2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA VIN: 3VWDP7AJ0CM354421

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Damage
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VIN 3VWDP7AJ0CM354421 Decoding Volkswagen Vin Decoder

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Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Manufacturer Name

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Model

Jetta

Model Year

2012

Plant City

PUEBLA

Series

SE

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

MEXICO

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

4

Bed Type

Not Applicable

Cab Type

Not Applicable

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Transmission Style

Automatic

Engine Number of Cylinders

5

Displacement (CC)

2480

Displacement (CI)

151.338885354

Displacement (L)

2.480000

Engine Power (kW)

126.769000

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

170.00

Other Engine Info

50-St. BIN 3/PZEV emission. Emissions Certification Test Group: CVWXV02.5259

Engine Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Active Seat Belt Advanced Front Air Bags.

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Indirect

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Crash Test Score

4

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Overall Side Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Combined Side Barrier and Pole Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Seat
Rear Seat

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Risk:
12.1%

2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Not Available
Head Restraint Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Advanced Belt Feature Standard
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Driver, Front Passenger
Seat Belt Reminder System Driver, Front Passenger

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Curtain Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Pelvis/Torso Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Not Available
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Yes

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Rear Seat
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Standard
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat

Complaints Assosiated with VIN 3VWDP7AJ0CM354421

Components: AIR BAGS

February 15, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11186727
Consumer Location: ROANOKE, VA
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ0CM****

Summary of Complaint

THE AIR BAG SENSOR CAME ON DASH AND ALSO STATES AIR BAG OFF FOR PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

February 25, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11182231
Consumer Location: PALMDALE, CA
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ0CM****

Summary of Complaint

WHEN I BOUGHT MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, I COMPLAINED ABOUT MY CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING AND IF I PLUG TWO CHARGERS UP IT BLOW OUT AND I HAVE TO REPLACE THE A FEW

Components: ENGINE

February 19, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11076315
Consumer Location: SAN DIEGO, CA
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ0CM****

Summary of Complaint

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.

Components: SUSPENSION

August 05, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11043589
Consumer Location: TRUMANSBURG, NY
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ0CM****

Summary of Complaint

BOTH FRONT COULD SPRINGS BROKE AT 45000 MILES. NO RECALL BUT CLEARLY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. COST TO REPLACE WAS JUST UNDER $500 AS THE STRUTS WERE COMPROMISED WHEN SPRINGS BROKE. THERE WAS NOT INDICATION OF WHEN THEY BROKE AND WE WERE LUCKY OUR MECHANIC CAUGHT THIS MALFUNCTION BEFORE IT CAUSED MORE DAMAGE.

Components: WHEELS

September 12, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11023442
Consumer Location: GADSDEN, AL
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ0CM****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP ON THE ROAD AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AVOIDED HITTING THE SIDE OF THE BRIDGE. THE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE RIM. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM DISINTEGRATED AND EXHIBITED FRACTURES IN TWO LOCATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION FOR FURTHER INSPECTION HOWEVER; THE CONTACT INSURANCE COMPANY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOTAL AND WOULD BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

August 01, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10908301
Consumer Location: SUNDERLAND, MD
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ0CM****

Summary of Complaint

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. (CAR IN PARK, STATIONARY.) MUST TURN KEY BACK AND FORTH SEVERAL TIMES TO REMOVE. ONGOING SINCE EARLY AUGUST.

Components: STEERING

July 07, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10906843
Consumer Location: CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ0CM****

Summary of Complaint

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE OFF THE ENGINE. (IT WAS STATIONARY I.E. IN PARK)

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

April 16, 2014
NHTSA ID Number: 10583835
Consumer Location: STOCKTON, CA
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ0CM****

Summary of Complaint

WHEN I DROVE HOME AT 7PM ON WEDNESDAY, I STOPPED THE CAR AND SHIFTED TO PARK. BUT I COULDN'T TURN THE KEY OFF FROM IGNITION. THE KEY WAS JUST LOCKED IN THE ON POSITION AND THE ENGINE JUST KEPT RUNNING. I DROVE AROUND AND TRIED IT AGAIN. BUT I STILL COULDN'T SHUT THE ENGINE. I CALLED THE POLICE OFFICER AND MY INSURANCE COMPANY, BUT NONE OF THEM CAN HELP ME WITH THIS SITUATION. THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING FOR AN HOUR AND ALMOST 40 MINUTES UNTIL I ACCIDENTALLY TURNED IT OFF. I WAS CALLING MY FRIEND AND TRIED IT AGAIN, AFTER ALMOST TWO HOURS IT STOPPED. *TR

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

July 23, 2012
NHTSA ID Number: 10470499
Consumer Location: FRIENDSWOOD, TX
VIN: VW****

Summary of Complaint

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED AND SAID THEY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEM. *TR

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

May 24, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11419911
Consumer Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL
VIN: 3VWLL7AJ7CM****

Summary of Complaint

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, when the ABS, traction control, brakes and air bags warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that she needed to pay for the diagnostic test. The VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with codes 16352, 01130 and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16V913000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic stability control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall however, if there was a recall later that included the VIN, the contact might be eligible for reimbursement. The failure mileage was 181,000.

Components: STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

April 05, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11416329
Consumer Location: PANAMA CITY, FL
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ5CM****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION KEY CEASED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START IMMEDIATELY. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND FAILED TO TURN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

April 19, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11414557
Consumer Location: AUBURNDALE, FL
VIN: 3VWKP7AJ8CM****

Summary of Complaint

VOLKSWAGEN KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THEIR ABS MODULE BUT REFUSE TO CORRECT IT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS. CODES: 01130 ABS OPERATION NOT A PLAUSIBLE SIGNAL. THEY NEED TO RECALL!!!

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

March 12, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11402772
Consumer Location: BRENTWOOD, CA
VIN: 3VW3L7AJ5CM****

Summary of Complaint

I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. THE KEY WERE STUCK IN THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION AND WOULD NOT COME OUT OR GO TO THE OFF POSITION. I WAS AT MY DESTINATION WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE CAR OFF.

Components: SUSPENSION

July 15, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11397193
Consumer Location: NEW BRIGHTON, MN
VIN: 3VWPL7AJ4CM****

Summary of Complaint

I HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR SPRINGS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE BROKEN. I'VE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH VW. WHY ARE THEY NOT ADDRESSING THIS? THE CAR HAD ABOUT 89 THOUSAND MILES ON IT.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

December 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11387673
Consumer Location: JULIAN, CA
VIN: 3VWPL7AJ7CM****

Summary of Complaint

DPF LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF AND THEN CAME ON

Components: AIR BAGS

December 22, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11384613
Consumer Location: GRANTVILLE, KS
VIN: 3VWPL7AJ8CM****

Summary of Complaint

AIRBAG CORROSION FOUND BY DEALER.

Components: STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES

December 14, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11383930
Consumer Location: GRANTVILLE, KS
VIN: 3VWPL7AJ8CM****

Summary of Complaint

PER DEALER VEHICLE HAS NON-FUNCTIONING HORN AND HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS APPARENTLY DUE TO CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WATER INSTRUCTION (OF AS YET UNKNOWN ORIGIN) HAS RUSTED BRAKE, STEERING, AND DASH COMPONENTS. TDI RECALL/REPAIR/SALE AND WAS LAST PERHAPS LAST SOLD BY AND SERVICED AT VW DEALER 08/2020.

Components: ENGINE

December 04, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11383693
Consumer Location: NIAGARA FALLS, NY
VIN: 3VWPL7AJ0CM****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HER BOYFRIEND HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT IN HER DRIVEWAY; HER BOYFRIEND INFORMED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE AUTHORITIES WERE CALLED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO ACTIVE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. A FIRE REPORT AND POLICE REPORT WERE FILED, NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. DUE TO THE FIRE, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY INSURANCE TO AN INSURANCE AUTO AUCTION WHERE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE; THEY OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,000.

Components: AIR BAGS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES

December 13, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11383833
Consumer Location: CORAL SPRINGS, FL
VIN: 3VWDX7AJ6CM****

Summary of Complaint

WHEN STARTING MY 2012 VW JETTA, THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON ON THE DASHBOARD ALONG WITH A LONG BEEPING SOUND. THE SOUND EVENTUALLY STOPS BUT THE LIGHTS STAY ON. VEHICLE IS TRYING TO RUN THROUGH DIAGNOSTICS UPON STARTING (VEHICLE IS STATIONARY BUT LIGHTS REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING) WHEN THESE LIGHTS COME ON. THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE ARE FINE AND DO NOT NEED TO BE SERVICED PER MECHANIC AND VW. PERSONAL MECHANIC ALONG WITH AUTHORIZED VW SERVICE PULLED THE FOLLOWING CODES: 01130 ABS OPERATION NOT A PLAUSIBLE SIGNAL, 01317 CONTROL MODULE, 01285 CLUSTER, 01486 SYSTEM FUNCTION TEST FAILURE. VEHICLE MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 63K. ABS MODULE FAILURE HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THERE ARE TBS'S AND TECHNICAL TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AS WELL AS A RECALL FOR 2009-2010 JETTA'S. PROPERLY MAINTAINED VEHICLES SHOULD NOT REQUIRE ABS MODULE REPLACEMENTS AT 63K MILES. WAS ALSO TOLD THAT BY AUTHORIZED VW SERVICE THAT THIS VEHICLE ALSO HAS A LEAKY VACUUM PUMP. TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS: $2,636 FOR REPLACEMENT OF ABS MODULE PLUS TAX AND $1,036 PLUS TAX FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE VACUUM PUMP. NEITHER OF THESE PARTS SHOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED ON THIS 2012 VW JETTA WITH 63K MILES. THIS IS ABSURD. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE PARTS BECAUSE, ESPECIALLY WITH THE ABS MODULE, THEY ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. YOU WILL FIND MANY CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ABS MODULE ON THE WEB FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AIR BAGS SERVICE BRAKES

November 27, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11377144
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 3VW2K7AJ6CM****

Summary of Complaint

WHILE IN MOTION BRAKES WERE ENGAGED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. BRAKES "STUCK" AT TOP OF MOTION AND WOULD NOT DEPRESS. HAD TO PUMP AND AFTER PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN DRIVE AGAIN THEY WOULD ENGAGE. USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP ON WAY HOME. FAILURE HAPPENS EVERY 3 STOPS OR SO.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

September 12, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11372646
Consumer Location: LUTZ, FL
VIN: 3VWPP7AJ3CM****

Summary of Complaint

2012 VW JETTA WAGON THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW AND ALWAYS HOUSED IN A GARAGE UNTIL FEBRUARY 2020. WATER LEAKED INTO CAR INTERIOR CARPET AND SPARE TIRE WELL. NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTIFICATION OF RECALL DUE TO SUNROOF LEAKING. REPAIR WAS $900 OUT OF MY POCKET

Components: POWER TRAIN AIR BAGS ENGINE

November 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11372721
Consumer Location: FLORESVILLE, TX
VIN: 3VWDX7AJ1CM****

Summary of Complaint

AS I WENT TO CHANGE GEARS INTO REVERSE I HEARD A VERY HARD THUMP, THEN INTO DRIVE AND THE THUMP GOT LOUDER AND THE WHOLE ENGINE SHIFTED FORWARD. NOW IT SOUNDS AS IF EVERYTHING ( MOTOR ) IS ABOUT TO FALL OUT THE VEHICLE .

Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER

October 30, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11372462
Consumer Location: PARLIN, NJ
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ4CM****

Summary of Complaint

WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD AROUND 35 DEGREES AND LOWER, THE WIPERS STOP WORKING. THEY ARE NOT STUCK TO WINDSHIELD. VERY DANGEROUS AND HAPPENS RANDOMLY ON IN THE WINTER.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

October 05, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11366237
Consumer Location: VERO BEACH, FL
VIN: 3VWLP7AJ4CM****

Summary of Complaint

MISCOMMUNICATION FROM COMPUTER TO ABS SYSTEM CAUSING THE ABS TO ENGAGE WHEN BRAKING NORMALLY DRIVING UP TO AN INTERSECTION CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT STOP WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE.

Components: POWER TRAIN

October 19, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11365662
Consumer Location: COLUMBUS, OH
VIN: 3VW567AJ5CM****

Summary of Complaint

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR NORMALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AND I PUSHED THE CLUTCH IN AND IT WENT STRAIGHT THE FLOOR THIS IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WAS THE SLAVE CYLINDER A KNOW FAILURE POINT. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IO COULDN'T PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR AGAIN AND WAS IN NEUTRAL ON THE HIGHWAY. VOLKSWAGEN NEEDS TO FIX THIS ON THIS YEAR JETTAS.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

August 30, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11352262
Consumer Location: LITTLEROCK, CA
VIN: 3VWDP7AJXCM****

Summary of Complaint

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE.

Components: STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

June 01, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11351459
Consumer Location: OLYMPIA, WA
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ4CM****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V615000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO VOLKSWAGEN OF OLYMPIA ( 2107 COOPER POINT RD SW, OLYMPIA, WA 98502; (360) 515-3349) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

August 16, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11351241
Consumer Location: OCONOMOWOC, WI
VIN: 3VWLL7AJ8CM****

Summary of Complaint

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION AND VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING. TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE THE KEY IS ABLE TO BE REMOVED WITH ADDITIONAL PRESSURE AND TAPPING ON THE KEY AND IGNITION. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT AND A RECALL OR CAMPAIGN SHOULD BE ISSUED BY VW

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

August 24, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11351034
Consumer Location: DECATUR, GA
VIN: 3VWBP7AJ1CM****

Summary of Complaint

KEY KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION. IT IS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE CAR.

Components: POWER TRAIN

August 19, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11350386
Consumer Location: JUNCTION CITY, KY
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ7CM****

Summary of Complaint

JUST BOUGHT THIS VECHILE USED, WITH 136K MILES. ON INITIAL DRIVE, WHICH LASTED AROUND 30 MINUTES, EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. NOW IT'S ALMOST LIKE ITS SLIPPING GEARS AND SLAMMING WHEN IT DOWN SHIFTS COMING TO A STOP. OBVIOUSLY CAME WITH NO WARRANTY, DIDN'T THINK I'D NEED TO PURCHASE THAT ON A CAR 8 YEARS OLD. BASIC ASSESSMENT, TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHILE IN MOTION AND COMING TO A STOP.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

August 16, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11350467
Consumer Location: METAIRIE, LA
VIN: 3VW467AJXCM****

Summary of Complaint

IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER STICKS WHEN TURNING OFF AND ON. THE STICKING CAUSED KEY TO BRAKE WHICH DAMAGED THE IGNITION AND THE TUMBLERS INSIDE.

Components: SUSPENSION

June 11, 2015
NHTSA ID Number: 11348620
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 3VWPP7AJXCM****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM REAR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SPRINGS WERE REPLACED 4 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF FIVE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER NYE VOLKSWAGEN OF ROME LOCATED AT 5865 ROME-TABERG RD ROME, NY 13440, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH REAR SPRINGS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE

July 21, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11344135
Consumer Location: LEXINGTON, MA
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ2CM****

Summary of Complaint

UNABLE TO TURN KEY TO TURN OFF IGNITION. CAR IS IN THE VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CENTER FOR THE THREE WEEKS FOR REPAIR.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

August 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11342684
Consumer Location: STATEN ISLAND, NY
VIN: 3VWDP7AJ2CM****

Summary of Complaint

I HAVE A RECALL FOR THE 37M2-MICRO SWITCH. I AM CONCERNED, THE VW DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE ANY DAYS TO LET ME SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. I NEED HELP PLEASE, I HOPE IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

July 29, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11342140
Consumer Location: NAPERVILLE, IL
VIN: 3VWBP7AJ8CM****

Summary of Complaint

THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR WON'T TURN OFF AND KEEPS RUNNING. I LOOKED IT UP AND FOUND SEVERAL VW JETTA'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT SHOULD BE RECALLED BY VW. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND SEEMS TO BE COMMON. I ORDERED THE PART ON LINE AND WAS TOLD OF A NATIONAL SHORTAGE., THE CAR IS STUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE

June 27, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11341492
Consumer Location: BAKER, LA
VIN: 3VW467AJ5CM****

Summary of Complaint

CAR RAN HOT FIRST TIME AIR CONDITIONING GOT HOT CAR WAS GOING ANY FASTER WITH SMOKE FROM ENGINE. NO INDICATOR AT ALL CAR WAS RUNNING HOT. DEALERSHIP STATED THE BLOCK MESS UP. ADJUSTER CAME STATED THEROMAST WHICH NOT COVER WARRANTY FOR MY CAR. WHY WAS I NEVER AWARE MY CAR HAD THESE ISSUES

Components: AIR BAGS UNKNOWN OR OTHER

June 01, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11339770
Consumer Location: MORENO VALLEY, CA
VIN: 3VW2K7AJ1CM****

Summary of Complaint

THE KEY IS GETTING STUCK AND CAN NOT BE REMOVED. CAN NOT TURN VEHICLE ON OR OFF BECAUSE THE KEY WILL NOT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY ON A CITY STREET. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONTINUALLY ON.

Components: POWER TRAIN SEAT BELTS SERVICE BRAKES

July 13, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11339434
Consumer Location: DENTON, TX
VIN: 3VW3L7AJ6CM****

Summary of Complaint

THE THROW OUT BEARING SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AS I WAS GOING 80 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY, TO REPLACE IT I DISCOVERED THAT THE SWAY BARS END LINKS WERE RUSTED SOLID AND THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN DONE 6 TIMES AND BROKEN EVERY TIME BUT THIS LAST TIME WITHIN A MONTH

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE

April 25, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11339449
Consumer Location: SELMA, CA
VIN: 3VWLL7AJ9CM****

Summary of Complaint

OXYGEN SENSOR CODE COMES UP, THEN ALL LIGHTS COMING ON, WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS CAR HAD A CARFAX SHEET STATING NO PROBLEM AND REPAIRS DONE BY MICHEAL AUTOMOTIVE IN FRESNO CA. NO RECALL EVER MENTIONED, NOW A YOUNG MANS FIRST CAR , NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, ONLY PICKED UP BECAUSE CAR FAX STATED IT HAD NO PROBLEMS, NOW A SAFTY CONCERN.

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

March 06, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11337508
Consumer Location: LOS ANGELES, CA
VIN: 3VWDP7AJXCM****

Summary of Complaint

GAS CAP PROBLEM WARING LIGHT ON DO TO GAS CAP AND GAS LEAKING FEUMS WHEN GAS TANK IS FULL CAN SMELL GAS WHILE DRIVING

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