2012 Volkswagen Jetta
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has 694 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (20%) concerns electrical system. After that come engine (13%) and fuel system (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 694 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 21% of complaints
- Recalls
- 5
- Fuel economy
- 25 to 32 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has 694 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (20%) concerns electrical system. After that come engine (13%) and fuel system (12%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Recalls
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 37 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.