2012 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 12
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I've noticed that my check engine light comes on and off, it's the map sensor. It has been replaced several times and everything has been fully cleaned, check engine light still comes on. My car also seems to go into limp mode while driving. I'll make a turn, and all of a sudden the car will not want to move at all, ill switch it to triptronic and it doesn't want to down shift or up shift. I have to pull over on the…
ODI 11231510
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
42g8 recall 2015 also in feb 2018 total loss of power when vehicle is a a complete stop as well as slowed to no acceleration once vehicle is slowed or stopped.
ODI 11074088
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 65 mph, the electronic power control warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact merged the vehicle to the road shoulder to a complete stop. The engine was turned off and then restarted. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing the failure for approximately six months. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 11006753
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Car ceased to continue acceleration while in motion. Dealer assessment concluded particulates in diesel fuel line caused failure to fuel pump and related components. Dealer service department advised that particulates likely originated from diesel fuel storage tanks at gas station. Vehicle was still covered under manufacturer's 50k power train warranty and fuel pump and related parts were replaced at no charge. *tr
ODI 10660169
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerating up from a stop sign vehicle would not shift. Pushed on accelerator and vehicle lost all power and went into limp mode. Could have resulted in accident if i had been merging on a very busy highway. Had vehicle towed to dealership and they found a engine code but are unable to duplicate and want to return vehicle back to me without resolving defect. *tr
ODI 10594818
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Midnight, driving back from a friends house. My 16 month old (or rather new) jetta se 2012, shakes up when i turn on ignition. I give it 2-3 seconds to calm down. It doesn't. Instead, the epc light goes on. Then the check engine light. Hmm... Weird. Those weren't on like 2 hours back, or ever infact. Being the smart techie that i am, i try the highly technical solution to any problem that i don't quite understand -…
ODI 10592899
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The 2012 vw jetta 2.5 has a vehicle defect in which upon a need for acceleration, the car stalls out. While the engine continues to run; the vehicle does not move. This vehicle has failed on three separate occasions nearly causing accidents each time. Vw refuses to acknowledge the defect even though other vw owners have documented this defect in a variety of websites regarding the product. *tr
ODI 10532138
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Volks 2012 jetta tdi. At highway speed of approx 55-60 mph, with cruise control engaged, transmission seemed to come out of gear, engine revved and tachometer red-lined, vehicle began to slow, but obviously not loose power as evidenced by tachometer and high rpm's on engine. After tachometer red-lined, tachometer then began to drop and at about 5,000 rpm, transmission shifted a couple of times and then operation of…
ODI 10482472
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
New volks jetta 2012. Purchased new from volks dealership with approx. 40 miles on vehicle at time of purchase. Since day one and continuing through today with 12,000 miles on odometer, transmission lurches and jerks, either slipping in and out of gear or seemingly not able to figure out which gear to be in. Usually occurs while trying to maintain a constant speed. For example, while in school zone with 20 mph speed…
ODI 10482470
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta sportwagen. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle would not respond. After a few seconds, the vehicle accelerated rapidly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the failure could not be duplicated and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred numerous times and became intermittent. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10462562
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta sport wagon tdi. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who advised that the cruise control switch and steering column computer chip needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10560819
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased my 2012 volkswagen jetta approx october 31, 2011. Within the first 3-4 months the car computer system locked up while i was driving. (i was unable to put down the windows, the a/c stop working, engine lights lid up on the dashboard) so i drove it straight to the dealership and they immediately apologized and kept the car for several days to correct the defect. In 2013 the steering lock went bad while…
ODI 10745512