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3VWTL7AJ2AM••••••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 6Diesel 6Power Train 4Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2016
Engine began to run rough and glow-plug light illuminated. Within 3 miles the power diminished and check engine light came on. Stopped for a stop sign and the car stalled in the intersection and would not start. Dealer has identified metal in the high pressure fuel pump
EngineJan 2016
While excelerating from a red light my car went into "limp mode" and lost most of its power. I could not drive faster than 40 mph or 2400 RPM. I contacted vw dealer and they instructed me to drive the vehicle in which was only 8 miles from my house. Enroute to dealership my car…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2015
The car lost power while going uphill and would only reach speeds of about 20mph on a 40mph road. The car check engine light had come on about a month before. I was told there was a problem with the high pressure fuel pump and it would need to be replaced but the car would be…
Electrical SystemApr 2015
Rcd-510 radio stopped working and is confirmed "dead" by the dealer. No warning, no reason and no fix available. Bluetooth no longer works because it uses the radio to power car speakers, so cannot do "hands free" communication. Vw says it is not responsible because the car is…
VisibilityNov 2014
The sunroof drainage system is faulty and leaks inside the car. Dealership charged me $350 to fix (not to mention that now the car smells musty) and suggested that other vw owners with my model of car have had similar problems. I am concerned that vw did not design the system…
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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 3VWTL7AJ2AM660850 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.