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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 100 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 74000 mi US $325 |
Replaced AC pressure regulator valve plus routine maintenance. |
| 77000 mi | Previous pressure valve replacemen failed. Proper replacement would have been the compressor. Car being returned to VW soon, so no repair will be done. |
| 63000 mi | The pressure regulator valve resolved the AC issue for a short time. Immediately after repair, the AC was outstanding but after about 3 months, it was back to the original state. Apparently compressor was self-destructing internally. |
| 1000 mi | Week old car: battery died while sitting outside on from Xmas Eve until it would not start morning of Dec 26. VW service sent tow truck to jump start. Been fine since in my garage. I'm thinking bad battery. |
| 11500 mi | At 10k service, they determined that instrument cluster was bad. Ordered part and they replaced it in a couple of hours. Symptom was no warning chimes for headlights, and other sounds. Related to my dead battery?? Actual replacement of the cluster - related to warranty maintenance trip |
| 14800 mi | Tire air pressure light stays on but the pressures are all identical. |
| 97000 mi US $200 |
a/c not working. replaced pressure sensor. recharged |
| 120000 mi US $250 |
Airbag warning light on dash. Traced to a broken wire in the wiring harness that goes to the door. Failed due to constant flexing and was repaired |
| 4000 mi | A/C blowing warm air. Dealer recharged system and checked for leaks. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 47200 mi US $720 |
apparently hit something which put a hole in the compressor (or condenser) |
| 29000 mi | Doors would not lock, |
| 40600 mi US $100 |
CD player would not play CDs. Stereo head unit was replaced. |
| 7000 mi | Replace bad bluetooth module for hands free cell phone. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $500 |
turn signal LED bulb in drivers side mirror replaced. |
| Vehicle had 300 miles on it. Vehicle died completely in driveway. Wouldn't even jump start. Had to have it towed to dealer. They recharged and checked the battery. They returned vehicle. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 25300 mi | Could not reset service reminder, dealer replaced cluster under warranty. Also oil sensor light came on, supposedly fixed with SW update. Remain to be seen. |
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