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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3VWPL7AJ4DM••••••2013 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2013 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
36on the model
20builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Fuel System 1Diesel 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherSep 2024
It seems that my vehicle's clock spring has broken. There is already a warranty issue with this part. However, my local service center cannot get my vehicle in for 5 weeks. How is it acceptable for me to drive a vehicle for 5 weeks without a working airbag and horn?
Fuel SystemNov 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The…
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2023
Twice since hitting 50k miles, my high pressure fuel pump has failed, resulting in complete and sudden loss of power midst driving. VW says that it is a warranty issue, but, has no real guidance or promise that it will be fixed. I DO NOT feel comfortable driving the vehicle…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2016
My wife and her mother were out shopping in san diego. They suddenly experienced engine malfunction and subsequent stall of our 2013 jetta tdi sportwagon. This resulted in our vehicle blocking a two lane busy boulevard. This street is a no stopping anytime roadway clearly marked…
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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 3VWPL7AJ4DM680829 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.