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3VWRL7AJ0AM••••••2010 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN
This build draws 12.7× more complaints than the average 2010 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN build (14 vs 1).
14on this build
22on the model
20builds in total
Most reportedFuel System 5Diesel 5Engine 4Electrical System 4
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2021
I was driving 75 miles an hour on a major interstate and the car stopped accelerating while I was driving.(major safety issue) I was able to get to the side of the road and the car died and would not start again. The glow plug warning light started flashing as this was…
Electrical SystemNov 2015
Radio on 2010 vw jetta tdi died durring the summer. Now, in november, the car will not start unless jumped with another car or battery charger. Fuses in car are intact
Power TrainAug 2015
I took my 2010 jetta tdi in to have the ecm reprogrammed per the notice I received from volkswagon that said the egr might not be read properly. The next day my check engine light came on. I called the dealership and today I had them look at it. They are advising me that my…
VisibilityFeb 2015
We were driving on a straight well paved road, no potholes or debris, the weather is clear and sunny when our sunroof exploded outward. Fedex driver following behind us stated that nothing hit us, but saw the sunroof explode outward
Fuel SystemDec 2013
Came to a stop at a light and the car was fine at first. Then, all of a sudden the rpms started bouncing around and the car turned off. It wouldn't turn on for about a minute and I was able to drive off. The incident has happened again on at least 3 occasions. Name-brand diesel…
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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 3VWRL7AJ0AM106488 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.