2012 Volkswagen Jetta Unknown Or Other Problems
- 85
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 85 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- stuck ignition · 35 records
- gets stuck · 25 records
- ignition turning · 18 records
- turning engine · 18 records
- cannot turn · 7 records
- turn engine · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in the ignition and my car won't turn off. I have contacted the dealership and they stated it's a common problem. They told me how to get the key out but sometimes it takes anywhere from 5-35 minutes to remove the key in order for my car to turn off.
ODI 10986359
Unknown Or Other
The key continued to get stuck in the ignition and it was also very difficult to turn the key to start the engine. At one point, the key was unable to be removed and could not turn the car off while my daughter had it. The car was taken to vw dealership and the ignition housing had to be replaced. Apparently, this has been a recurrent problem.
ODI 10985102
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I am unable to turn off the engine when i stop. The keys are stuck in the enigen and the car not turn off. Really heart breaking because i like volkswagen but i think this will be my last.
ODI 11196107
Unknown Or Other
My horn does not make a sound when i press on it however when i lock the car the horn sounds off. I have never had an issue with a car horn
ODI 10958682
Unknown Or Other
Door locks locking and unlocking every few seconds this is the fourth door lock on our vehicle to do this and one not unlocking from 20000 miles to 85000 miles.
ODI 10958508
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
When parked and trying to shut vehicle off, the car will not shut off and the key will not come out of the ignition.
ODI 10933807
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Key sticks in the ignition, will not disengage to turn the car off. This seems to be a issue that i am finding. I tried parking in a flat surface, in the driveway and no luck. This started a month ago with sticking, but the last few days have been worse. Shifting does not help the problem.
ODI 10933805
Unknown Or Other
When parked and trying to shut vehicle off, the car will not shut off and the key will not come out of the ignition.
ODI 10923919
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 10913894
Unknown Or Other
Key got stuck in ignition and car will not shut off. Car was in park on a flat driveway. Key broke in half while still in ignition. Was able to remove key with pliers
ODI 10910223
Unknown Or Other
My key keeps getting stuck in the ignition. It won't turn at all. I had to take it to the dealership, and even they had trouble turning if off. Then they couldn't turn it back on. Luckily i had just gotten home from work, so i wasn't stuck anywhere. Apparently this is not a new issue, and it's quite ridiculous that i'm now going to have to spend $500 to replace a part that vw should be responsible for. My car is…
ODI 10904968
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. When i arrive at a destination, i put the car into park and then try to remove the key and it won't come out. I have to jiggle the key and maneuver it for several minutes until it comes out. This is very dangerous and annoying.
ODI 10904852
Unknown Or Other
When turning off the ignition, the key remains in the on position, not allowing me to turn off the engine and remove the key. The key is stuck in the ignition. This has happened over 100 times, the local dealer says it is not their issue and will cost me $550 to replace.
ODI 10903206
Unknown Or Other
The turn signal lever broke under normal use conditions - failed to reset from "on" position with signal operational / unable to turn off signal - headlight high/low-beam function also disabled. Apparent internal part failure or breakage of plastic components.
ODI 10904340
Unknown Or Other
While in park my key was stuck in the ignition and would not come out. Car was on and i tried to turn it off and remove the key as normal but it would not turn fully to the off position or come out. I eventually stalled my car out as it is a manual to shut it off and fiddled with it for an hour and was able to get the key out. This has happened a couple times.
ODI 10898771
Unknown Or Other
The key is stuck in the "on" position in the ignition with the car running. The key will not physically move from the "on" to "off" position to turn the car off. After looking this up it is a common problem with this type of vw. The car is able to shift between park, drive, and neutral. When putting the car in park to turn the vehicle off the key doesn't budge
ODI 10897026
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Key stuck on the on position and not able to turn key, to turn car off.
ODI 10895785
Unknown Or Other
Key stuck in ignition car will not turn off cannot turn off when car is in park emergence brake is engaged and foot is on brake pedal
ODI 10881659
Unknown Or Other
Key jammed in the ignition, unable to turn car off. Initially it was just difficult to switch off and required some time to get it just right. Eventually it locked up entirely and the key broke off while trying to switch the car off. Had a vw dealer replace the ignition cylinder, new key etc. Even the dealer said this was a common issue. Contacted vw customer service, their response "it's out of warranty". Car has…
ODI 10882113
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The vehicles engine would rev by its self with the pedal stuck to the floor and the clutch would not disengage during this leaving the vehicle accelerating on its own.
ODI 10852866
Unknown Or Other
After opening the trunk on drive way, the trunk lid fell freely and hit my wife's forehead (very close to her eyes).
ODI 10825074
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Engine light comes on and off from time to time at random times. It comes on and off when driving and when parked.
ODI 11014154
Unknown Or Other
Keys always stock on ignition. It has 49,000 miles it shouldnt break already.
ODI 10887456
Unknown Or Other
After driving and arriving at destination, cannot turn the car off, nor get the key out of the ignition. Sometimes it takes 15 minutes of turning the steering wheel and trying to turn the key over and over when the key will finally turn and the car will turn off. They key feels stuck in the ignition and the car will not turn off.
ODI 10821743
Unknown Or Other
The horn failed twice in the first year of ownership (late 2012) and a third time a little after three years. The first time, the horn system was replaced under warranty with a part from another vehicle at the dealership. About two months later, it went out. The second time the horn relay was replaced under warranty using new parts. This horn fix worked for 2013-late 2015. This third time most likely will need to be…
ODI 10786966