2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2012

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (17%)

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (63%)

< $100 (0%)

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

65000 mi

US $250
Parking brake cable rusted, causing brake to not release. 
48600 mi

US $265
An ABS sensor failed. This was not covered because the car had more than 36K on it 
112000 mi

US $100
cable rusted solid. replace cable rear rotors rusty, pitted, noisy. replaced 
114000 mi

US $100
Parking brake not working again. Unable to repair without replacing calipers, rust damage. 
122000 mi

US $250
OEM rear calipers rust prevented parking brake cable from working. Replaced calipers for successful fix 

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

118000 mi

US $1200
Caliper leaking; replaced 

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

75000 mi

US $1700
Replaced rotors, pads and rear calipers after parking brake seized 
52000 mi

US $600
Parking brake cable loose, and right rear caliper staying partially engaged. Parking brake cable replaced and both rear calipers replaced. 

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Brake Problems

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