2012 Volkswagen Jetta problems by component
499 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 138 | 28% | 60,000 mi |
| Engine → | 84 | 17% | 47,603 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 47 | 9% | 50,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 46 | 9% | 49,445 mi |
| Steering → | 41 | 8% | 53,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 34 | 7% | 64,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 34 | 7% | 61,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Diesel → | 24 | 5% | 25,350 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 20 | 4% | 52,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 3% | 42,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 13 | 3% | 67,500 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 10 | 2% | 88,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Suspension → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 9 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 2% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.