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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
3VWDX7AJ2CM••••••2012 Volkswagen JETTA
That is about average for the 2012 Volkswagen JETTA — 4 complaints per build across 126 builds.
5on this build
447on the model
126builds in total
Most reportedSteering 1Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1Engine 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherMay 2025
The ignition switch where the key is placed in the ignition and turned to start the car failed. The ignition would not turn with the key engaged inside the ignition switch. It will require a new ignition switch kit and new key in order for the car to function properly again
Electrical SystemMar 2017
The key for my jetta will not come out of the ignition. This is a recurring problem in many volkswagens and presents a safety risk if I am not able to turn off my car. This happens every single time I try to turn off my car
SteeringApr 2014
On the afternoon of april 30th, 2014 while the vehicle was ideal at a stop light the vehicles power steering and a/c gave out. After inspecting the engine, it was determined the belt tensoner broke due to a faulty bolt that should've secured this part. This incident happen 6…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2017
Key gets stuck in the ignition and my car won't turn off. I have contacted the dealership and they stated it's a common problem. They told me how to get the key out but sometimes it takes anywhere from 5-35 minutes to remove the key in order for my car to turn off
Unknown Or OtherOct 2015
The horn failed twice in the first year of ownership (late 2012) and a third time a little after three years. The first time, the horn system was replaced under warranty with a part from another vehicle at the dealership. About two months later, it went out. The second time the…
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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 3VWDX7AJ2CM341640 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.