3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,000 miles

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problem #1

Dec 012015

Jetta

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the fuel door failed to unlock. The dealer advised the contact to lock and unlock the vehicle doors several times and then activate the fuel door lock system to unlock the fuel door. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the fuel tank door lock modified. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

- Portland, OR, USA