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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3VWRX7AJ0AM••••••2010 Volkswagen JETTA
That is about average for the 2010 Volkswagen JETTA — 4 complaints per build across 162 builds.
6on this build
727on the model
162builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 3Air Bags 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashOct 2010
While parking a jetta 2010, the car was almost stopped then rapidly accelerated. Brake was on, but the car accelerated extremely fast, could not stop the vehicle. The vehicle slammed into a brick wall. The airbags did not deploy
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Aug 2017
ABS warning light on, traction control warning light on and brake light flashing NHTSA recall bulletin # 16V913000 brake are acting sporadic, pulsating when trying to stop. City driving does not fell safe. Vw says my vehicle is not covered and it is the exact model in the…
EngineDec 2015
Oil leak on brakes vacuum pump. Usually a cheap defective o-ring resulting in big oil leak
TiresAug 2014
Large split in the front right outside sidewall discovered. Upon inspection, gap was very noticable. Check the remaining three tires and no evidence of the same. Tires have approximately 15,000 miles. We decided to replace all four tires to keep the vehicle "balanced". New tires…
Electrical SystemMar 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the door locks, gas cap sensor, and tailgate were not working as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
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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 3VWRX7AJ0AM160751 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.