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3VWPL7AJ4BM••••••2011 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Volkswagen JETTA build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
524on the model
136builds in total
Most reportedFuel System 3Fuel/propulsion System 3Diesel 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainNov 2014
Transmission kicked into neutral while cruising on highway. Had to pull over and come to a complete stop and restart the car before it would allow me to shift back into drive. The fault recurred a few miles later and has recurred several times since then. The car is now too…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2013
While driving 65 mph the vehicle began to sputter. The glow plug coil light began to flash and the car stalled while on the interstate. Tried to move immediately to the shoulder almost causing an accident at high speed. Turned the key off and restarted the vehicle and the check…
SteeringJun 2012
Traveling in the left lane on 95 n outside baltimore md at 65 mph my vehicle's gas pedal stopped responding and the car began to lose power and lurch forward and eventually die as the yellow diesel engine indicator along with the yellow engine indicator began blinking. I was…
Electrical SystemJul 2011
2011 volkswagen tdi wagon does not start with any original keys based on the message the 'immobilizer activated'. I am afraid this system could shut down my car in bad situation for no reason. I think this should be investigated. I think based on my research many other owners…
Fuel SystemJul 2011
The second cylinder of the fuel injected diesel engine began to leak the diesel fuel injected. The undercarriage of the car and the right sided panels were covered with diesel fuel. The engine lost power and at slower speeds fuel began to pool under the car
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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 3VWPL7AJ4BM698681 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.