2012 Volkswagen Jetta drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 46 complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 41,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Map sensor - repeating failure the manifold absolute pressure (map) sensor failure causes exponential safety issues while driving on highways and/or higher speeds that can result in death. After repeated replacement and repairs, continuous failure occurs. Stalling, power and steering issues occur at high speeds and/or on highways, putting driver at risk for a fatal collision. Personally, I have had the sensor replaced multiple times, including hoses and pumps on three different occasions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. While parking the vehicle and placing the gear in the park position, the vehicle started to roll forward down a hill. The contact had to apply the emergency brake before the vehicle rolled into a river. The VIN tool located a recent recall for NHTSA campaign number: 19v615000 (steering, electrical system) that was issued on august 22, 2019. The vehicle remained parked and was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
- Electrical system 142 complaints
- Engine 92 complaints
- Fuel system 81 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Air bags 34 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 24 complaints