| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
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 130 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (86%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 20000 mi | Pressure Plate in clutch failed |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
| 55800 mi | Oil leak from transmission mechatronic unit |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 8600 mi | Failed pinion gear in transmission. Dealer repaired under warranty with new transmission. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 4340 mi | right front clicking when turning right |
| 42000 mi US $100 |
Car failed to shift from stop sign and then went into limp mode. Dealer unable to find issue saying car produced turbo underboost. Unwilling to repair and wants to return car. Car had to be towed to dealer and is still there. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | Hard shifting 2 and 3, when stoping felt torque convert disagaging, metal bending noise when accelerating from 20 to 35mph. VW stated it was normal. |
| 13000 mi | Front axle boot leaking found during scheduled maintenance. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automated manual 2WD
| 8000 mi | Shudder on accel from a stop, lurching and bucking in 2nd gear at steady 15 to 17 mph, clunk-pop noise when transmission downshifts 2-1 such as when braking gently. TSB noted, reflashed TCM. This repair attempt did not fix problems. Dealer says normal. |
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