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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%)
Chart based on 100 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 24 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
Engine not specified
| 13000 mi | Severe misfire and rough engine running with no power |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 54000 mi | Kept getting flashing glowplug lights while driving followed by limp mode. The code was diagnosed as a fuel pressure issue. Dealer could not figure out the exact issue and after spending much time at dealership they replaced all three fuel pumps and fuel filter. All covered under warranty. Car is a piece of junk! |
| 21000 mi | "key not in range" displayed with key in ignition. Car started briefly, then died. Would not restart. Was 30 mi from home with no spare key. Car (under warranty) towed to nearest dealer by VW. VW assisted renting a car. |
| 83800 mi US $150 |
High pressure fuel pump failed. Towed to local shop, then dealer. HPF still under warranty. Diesel particulate filter not under warranty. Driving with dashboard warning lights on until buy back available. |
| 11000 mi | Rough idle after cold start. Dealer replaced fuel pressure retention valve under warranty. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 18000 mi | repair has not been completed. The vehicle will hesitate at light or when a you make right or left turn. The pedal needs to be floored |
| 33000 mi | Fuel pump auto shut-off activated immediately upon pumping fuel into car. Only possible to trickle fuel into tank w/o pump shutting down. Replaced fuel filler "flap" assembly (under warranty) |
| 60000 mi US $50 |
Start button not operating except when pushed in a very specific location |
| 83000 mi | High pressure fuel pump imploded, sending metal shavings throughout fuel system. Everything needed to be replaced. Parts and labor cost 8k but VW (which knows about this problem) has extended the normal warranty on this issue to 120k miles |
| 44000 mi US $140 |
Check engine light on for code P047F, exhaust flap. Dealer technician confirms exhaust flap is binding. VW refuses coverage under warranty extension VWP-13-05. No repair done. Dealer charges me $140 for the diagnostics. |
| 45000 mi US $135 |
Check engine light on for code P047F, exhaust flap. VW refuses coverage under warranty extension VWP-13-05, but offers to cover 85% of repair cost. |
| 64000 mi US $150 |
Exhaust temperature sensor #1 failed. Dealer quote $800. Part + tool ~$150. Replaced it myself. |
| 84000 mi | Code P0401 insufficient exhaust gas recirculation flow. EGR filter clogged with soot from cracked diesel particulate filter. Both DPF and EGR filter replaced under VW extended diesel emissions warranty included with emissions modification. Cracked DPF most likely caused by modified engine programming included in diesel emissions fix (previous repair). |
| 97800 mi | DPF cracked and EGR filter clogged again; replaced under extended warranty |
| 29000 mi | Check Engine light came on, and glow plug light blinking. |
| 51000 mi US $50 |
Engine would surge and hesitate at slow speeds, I asked to have motor mounts, throttle linkage, inspected and ecm eval, they told me ecm flash was available. $50 for diagnosis, quoted 75 for flash, I declined. They then did the flash 4 free. |
| 10000 mi | Mileage had dropped 6 mpg from 48 to 42 on highway and 45 to 39 in town. Engine "tweaked" at no charge. Tire pressure increased with slightly harder ride. All is well |
| 45000 mi US $300 |
glow plug module replaced |
| 97000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light on, faulty O2 sensor |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
The push-in button got hard to press to start the ignition. I had to FIRMLY touch the side of the big button for it to start. |
| 36000 mi US $216 |
Push button start not working |
| 17000 mi | Software update to fix problem with thermostat not heating quickly. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 68200 mi C $30 |
Abnormal loud exhaust. Replace rusted exhaust pipe clamp. |
| Part of the air intake became loose. Plastic piece had warped due to heat. Dealer has to order new part for replacement. |
| 2000 mi | Engine took excessively long time to reach normal operating temp -- thermostat failing to close completely? Dealer "vacuumed" cooling system (flushed?). Problem was solved. |
| 2500 mi | unit that thought engine was hot was broken. replaced both engine fans and numerous other electrical related items. the fan would not turn off after driving to the desert and battery died. |
| 50000 mi | Engine MIL on. Only issue they could find was need for software update. I paid $115 for the update. Week later the cruise control would not come on. Problem was with the software update that i paid $115. for. VW fixed it and is refund my $ |
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