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2012 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 130 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 38000 mi | Unresolved P2015 CEL issue. |
| 28000 mi | Coil pack failed while driving causing misfires, some how the clutch also started slipping badly. |
| 53320 mi C $800 |
Check engine light kept coming on. |
| 29000 mi | Upon startup when engine was cold, starter would run for a while before engine would ignite. Fuel pump and fuel filter pressure regulator replaced. Faulty component was the fuel filter pressure regulator. |
| 56300 mi US $450 |
Carbon build-up at intake valves causing misfires. Symptoms began around 56k miles. Dealer removed intake manifold and cleaned carbon out and changed oil & filter. Actuator on modulating flapper valve in air intake ducting began sticking at around 56k miles, resulting in loss of low end torque. Dealership replaced entire assembly under warranty. |
| 10800 mi | Got a Check Engine Light, pulled codes indicated low fuel pressure. Dealer replaced High Pressure Fuel Pump which fixed the problem. Covered by warranty. |
| 58000 mi | CEL On. Code P2015: Intake Manifold Flap Position Sensor. Car still drivable. Dealer replaced the entire intake manifold. The new part has updated revision. Covered by extended intake manifold warranty from VW. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 2300 mi | Oil leaking from under vehicle... had both oil pans replaced under warranty. |
| 3100 mi | after attempt at fixing oil leak by replacing oil pans... the rear main seal was determined to be faulty/leaking. |
| 6000 mi | When we started up the engine in the morning when it was cold, it made a racket. Went away when warm, had to leave car at dealer overnight. Something got loose with the turbo engine, came off. |
| 40000 mi | HPFP failure. Pump replaced by dealer same day, under warranty. |
| 68000 mi US $2700 |
PCV failure caused timing cover gasket to fail, which lead to water pump failure and subsequent failure of the rear main seal. Condition presented itself by very gradual coolant loss. |
| 16900 mi | Low coolant. Service advisor said it's not a problem, could just be the low ambient temperatures. Parts guy thought otherwise. |
| 30380 mi | About once per year top-up of coolant. Dealer said it's normal. |
| 71000 mi | Intake manifold replaced under extended warranty |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Frozen intercooler. Replaced with updated intercooler design. |
| 7000 mi | CEL went on and car went into "limp" mode while driving. Went to dealer and problem was gone. Next day, same problem. After much troubleshooting, high pressure fuel pump was replaced. |
| 11300 mi | Another sensor light came on then the Check engine light came on. The dealer had to order the parts. I had to take the car twice to the Dealer. Also I took my car in for the 10,000 mile service. I did not get a repair ticket. |
| 38500 mi | High pressure Fuel pump imploded |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 60800 mi US $2000 |
Intercooler, belts had to be replaced. |
| 45000 mi | After two weeks dealer worked with vw and found bad fuel regulator valve and replaced. Car running good again. Vw customer assistance helped dealer and covered the out of warranty repair. |
| 46000 mi US $245 |
Check engine light. Dealer found defective coolant temperature sensor and replaced. |
| 48000 mi | Previous repair unsuccessful. Check engine light again. Dealer says they think it's now engine wiring harness. Estimate to repair less than $800. Update: VW paid for dealer to do a harness bypass, though harness tested good. |
| 48000 mi | Doubt the CEL issue is actually fixed. Suspect ECU. Really fed up with vehicle. Didn't wait to see if the CEL would come back on. |
| 37000 mi | Flashing flow plug on dash. No issues driving the car. Took in to dealer as it was under warranty. They replaced an engine part that I cannot remember the name of. If not under warranty, I probably would have not taken it in... |
| 69000 mi US $200 |
EGT sensor replaced. |
| 5200 mi | Wiring harness for air sensors needed to be replaced. |
| 1000 mi | Check Engine light came on, I took the car to the dealer as it was under warranty, The light was on due to an oxygen sensor failure. |
| 2980 mi | EGR valve failure. Amber engine light came on. |
| 42000 mi | Some form of exhaust open/close flap froze in open position. Threw a CEL. |
| 48000 mi | Car was slow to start, stalled once... |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47500 mi | Some monitoring subset stopped doing the monitoring and the engine went into safe mode. Fixed under the motor/drive-train warranty. |
| 79000 mi | Replaced throttle body |
| 43800 mi | Ignition was very sticky; replaced under warranty |
| Engine had a blown valve cover at 300 miles (probably installed incorrectly from factory)... No engine oil in car, needed to tow a brand new vehicle to dealership and have it replaced. |
| 24700 mi | Oil pressure light would come on when cold. Apparently had a bad batch of oil filters. Replaced filter and topped off oil. |
| 69000 mi US $55 |
MAP / TEMP SENSOR |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 105400 mi C $50 |
PCV Diaphragm cracked. Replaced with a new one. |
| 51000 mi | Oil filter housing gasket was leaking oil. Not just a gasket on the filter. It was a pretty big job, and they had to order the part. |
| 68000 mi US $50 |
Car entered limp mode Cause: Faulty Knock Sensor Remedy: Replace sensor and reset computer |
| 53000 mi | Replaced leaking valve gasket. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 72000 mi US $170 |
Check engine light came on and engine began misfiring. Replaced faulty coil pack with OEM part. |
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