2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Problems and Repair Histories
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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagens for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5 | 21 Jetta SportWagen 2.5s, 7.9 months of data per Jetta SportWagen 2.5, average 8800 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 Jetta SportWagen 2.5s, 7.9 months of data per Jetta SportWagen 2.5, average 8800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2012 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen diesel | 36 Jetta SportWagen diesels, 9.0 months of data per Jetta SportWagen diesel, average 10600 miles22 |
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
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| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Headlight began fogging up. Integrity (seal) breached. Dealer replaced it, no problem |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Week old car: battery died while sitting outside on from Xmas Eve until it would not start morning of Dec 26. VW service sent tow truck to jump start. Been fine since in my garage. I'm thinking bad battery. |
| Apr | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | At 10k service, they determined that instrument cluster was bad. Ordered part and they replaced it in a couple of hours. Symptom was no warning chimes for headlights, and other sounds. Related to my dead battery?? Actual replacement of the cluster - related to warranty maintenance trip |
| Jun | 2012 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | "key not in range" displayed with key in ignition. Car started briefly, then died. Would not restart. Was 30 mi from home with no spare key. Car (under warranty) towed to nearest dealer by VW. VW assisted renting a car. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Window was being scored by window frame. Door handle was not working well on passenger side front door. |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Rough idle after cold start. Dealer replaced fuel pressure retention valve under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | 0 | Technicican discovered torn CV boot while replacing punctured tire. Boot was replaced under warranty. |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Severe misfire and rough engine running with no power |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | Rear Passenger door does not shut nearly as easily as the other doors. It clearly has a manufacturer/build issue; be it a slight misalignment issue or something similar, I don't know. |
| Jun | 2012 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | A/C blowing warm air. Dealer recharged system and checked for leaks. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 4700 | 0 | door handle loose - repaired |
| Jul | 2012 | 6700 | 0 | pulsing under braking |
| Dec | 2012 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | Replace bad bluetooth module for hands free cell phone. Passenger door arm rest covering detached. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | Fuel door did not lock when vehicle was locked. |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 10000 | 0 | Mileage had dropped 6 mpg from 48 to 42 on highway and 45 to 39 in town. Engine "tweaked" at no charge. Tire pressure increased with slightly harder ride. All is well |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Passenger rear window seal misinstalled at manufacturer. Trim was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 18000 | 0 | repair has not been completed. The vehicle will hesitate at light or when a you make right or left turn. The pedal needs to be floored |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | Car was delivered with a broken right front strut mount. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 8000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 0 | Vehicle had 300 miles on it. Vehicle died completely in driveway. Wouldn't even jump start. Had to have it towed to dealer. They recharged and checked the battery. They returned vehicle. Part of the air intake became loose. Plastic piece had warped due to heat. Dealer has to order new part for replacement. Drivers side window weather seal was malformed from the factory. Part replaced. Once part was replaced I noticed that the replacement part had tears in the upper seal. Had to RETURN back to dealership to have the same part replaced. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | unit that thought engine was hot was broken. replaced both engine fans and numerous other electrical related items. the fan would not turn off after driving to the desert and battery died. |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | Engine took excessively long time to reach normal operating temp -- thermostat failing to close completely? Dealer "vacuumed" cooling system (flushed?). Problem was solved. |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 3720 | 0 | Vibration coming from inside the transmission had to be fixed. Flywheel and clutch were changed. |
| Feb | 2013 | 15500 | 0 | Recurring vibration problem was finally solved by changing the transmission. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 20000 | 0 | The sunroof has a rattle that occurs with bumps or body flex. It has gotten worse with time. Initially is was only during cold weather, but is persistent in warm weather as well. |
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