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3VWDP7AJ4CM••••••2012 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Volkswagen JETTA build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
447on the model
126builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 4Steering 2Engine 2Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashAug 2015
The contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle in front suddenly stopped without warning causing the contact to crash into the rear end of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and…
SteeringcrashMar 2014
Car was only under my possession for one year and seven months... It was leased brand new . 3/25/14-when got into the car to go to work, car would not start. Discovered it had no battery power. Horn stopped working. Previous to this, week before thermostat light was going on and…
Visibility/wiperOct 2020
When the weather gets cold around 35 degrees and lower, the wipers stop working. They are not stuck to windshield. Very dangerous and happens randomly on in the winter
Service BrakesJan 2020
The car has under 70,000 miles. The car needs a need vacuum pump and ABS module!!!!!!! ABS module is $2,200 dollars at the dealership. How does that brake so soon on a car?
Electrical SystemSep 2018
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VWDP7AJ4CM320966 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.