2012 Volkswagen Jetta Power Train Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- emergency brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was on my way to work at 3 am i jumped on the freeway and my vehicle lost acceleration and started sputtering back and forth i was able to pull aside to get away from the freeway the car then sped up on its own i put my foot on the pedal to see if i could slow it down it then drove normal about a block away from the freeway back toward my home it lost power again while driving very scary i noticed an epc light go…
ODI 11300251
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. While parking the vehicle and placing the gear in the park position, the vehicle started to roll forward down a hill. The contact had to apply the emergency brake before the vehicle rolled into a river. The vin tool located a recent recall for nhtsa campaign number: 19v615000 (steering, electrical system) that was issued on august 22, 2019. Village volkswagen of…
ODI 11256100
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was turned off and parked with the ignition key removed from the ignition switch, the vehicle would roll away. The contact indicated that the emergency brake needed to be activated every time the vehicle was parked to prevent it from rolling. The vehicle was taken to hallmark volkswagen at cool spring ([redacted], franklin, tn) where it was confirmed…
ODI 11254665
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Map sensor - repeating failure the manifold absolute pressure (map) sensor failure causes exponential safety issues while driving on highways and/or higher speeds that can result in death. After repeated replacement and repairs, continuous failure occurs. Stalling, power and steering issues occur at high speeds and/or on highways, putting driver at risk for a fatal collision. Personally, i have had the sensor…
1 injury
ODI 11175129
Power Train
I parked and could not remove my key or turn off the engine. My car is not safely drive able. Unpredictable if key will tur on or worse still turn off. The failure to turn off happened on a public street.
ODI 11089779
Power Train
90K MILES TRANSMISSION AND TRANS AXEL WENT
ODI 11084648
Power Train
The cvt transmission is is a known issue that nissan fixed up to the 2010 models up to 120000 but continued to manufacture them and the 2012 models have the same issue. I am disappointed in the lack of recall due to this issue being so prevalent on internet.
ODI 11296780
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the engine seized frequently while driving and there were metal fragments stuck in the engine and transmission. In addition, the engine control module and battery indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mckinney volkswagen [redacted], 3600 s central expy, mckinney, tx 75070), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11123863
Power Train
Turning my key into the ignition is very difficult. Turning the key to turn off the car is hard also. Have to jiggle steering wheel sometimes to get the key out of the ignition. Sometimes i have to jiggle the key back and forth to get the key out at all.
ODI 11025365
Power Train
5-speed manual transmission failed after only 80,200 miles. Under normal driving conditions, accelerating after a stop, there was a noticeable "clunk" sound after shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and then a continuous loud rattling sound in all the gears 2nd-5th. Vehicle remained drivable though with a continuous clattering sound in 2nd-5th gears and with a slight shuddering while in motion. Vehicle had recently…
ODI 11010559
Power Train
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine
ODI 10910873
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 70 mph, the engine and tire inflate sensor indicators suddenly illuminated before the transmission malfunctioned. The gear would no longer shift up or down. The contact indicated that the failures occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to mener volkswagen in latham, ny where it was diagnosed that the mechatronics unit inside the…
ODI 11025419
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
Power Train
The car unintentionally accelerates and there seems to be an issue with the clutch disengaging at highway speeds. The car has 42k miles on it and the dealer wants a per-authorization signed of $1600 before they will look at the issue. Unsafe and insane!
ODI 10816677
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. While driving at 65 mph, the electronic power control light illuminated and the vehicle began to slow down to 35 mph. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The vin was…
ODI 10789233
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated forward in a jerking motion without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced per a recall related to the failure; however, the failure recurred. Also, a howling sound emitted from the engine and the oil and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the…
ODI 10914267
Power Train
I have just found out that there was a recall on my car on 4/7/2015 about an issue with the axles that i never got a notice to take action of what to do to fix the issue
ODI 11090918
Power Train
Same problem as described in nhtsa action number: pe09035 and nhtsa recall campaign number:09v333000 car is currently at volkswagen dealer awaiting a replacement megatronics unit to replace original unit. Vehicle would not accelerate after stopping at a traffic light. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *tr
ODI 10679447
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
The car, a 2012 vw jetta se, failed to respond to the reverse gear on 1/5/2015 and behaved as if the emergency brake was still engaged. The rear tires would not move and the reverse maneuver failed. The dealership was called and they recommended towing to their facility. This was accomplished on 1/9/2015 and to date there has been no resolution.
ODI 10672110
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
When starting from a full stop in drive mode "d" i pressed the accelerator and the car responded with almost zero power to accelerate. It just rolled forward as though i wasn't pressing the accelerator at all moving 1 to 2 mph. After 5 seconds of pressing the accelerator and the rpm climbing slowly, it would achieve normal driving power. Even at speeds of 20-30mph the initial response upon hitting the accelerator…
ODI 10574144
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle tends to stutter, lurch, or hesitate at low speeds. This has caused several dangerous situations when attempting to accelerate into another lane or onto the road from a driveway. The dealer has informed me that this is normal behavior for thedsg transmission and there is no fix. An internet search shows that many other drivers have experienced this problem. I cannot believe that this is "normal"…
ODI 10640428
Power Train · Suspension
There is a serious design flaw in the rear axle of this vehicle whereby road debris can strike the axle causing it to bend. I think the design flaw is two-fold. 1. The axle is placed in such a manner that it is totally unprotected from road debris. 2. The metal of the axle and trailing arms is not hardened to a strong enough degree to withstand debris strikes and subsequent stress. Driving at highway speeds, i ran…
ODI 10811366
Electrical System · Power Train
Leaving work i had started my car let the car idle down put it in drive and it slammed into gear after taking off the car shifted into 3rd gear and no higher after noticing this i pulled over put the car in park and tried shifting through the gears and it continued to slam into drive and reverse so i turned the vehicle off and started it back up at that point the mil was on and the service wrench was light up.…
ODI 10553020
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
After a new issue happened again in the same general area of the issue with my car that had been happening pretty much since purchasing the car. The noise that has been occurring now at this point, is still the same rumbling, throbbing noise (similar to a bearing going out or bad), but now is causing more and more issues such as the rattling noises coming from the engine through the a/c exhaust, which happens hear…
ODI 10586353
Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
The high pressure fuel pump failed and destroyed the entire fuel system of the car. *tr
ODI 10550258