10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,424 miles

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problem #66

Aug 302018

Jetta

  • 98,000 miles
The vehicle is stationary and in park. The key will not turn in the ignition, even to start the car. When the car can be started, and is running and placed in park, the key will not come out of the ignition and the car is difficult to turn off. The key is often locked in the ignition with no way of removing it.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #65

Jul 272018

Jetta

  • 60,000 miles
Vehicle key gets stuck in the ignition while starting and shutting off the vehicle. This happens every time someone else other than I, the owner attempts to turn off the vehicle. I have had to wiggle the key a certain way to turn it off. At this point even so cannot turn the vehicle off and had to leave it running even while pumping gas. I have read numerous reviews on this same issues with other vehicles of this make and model. I do not understand why Volkswagen has not recalled this vehicle to fix this issue. My vehicle is currently still running and my hands are scratched from attempting to turn off my vehicle. Fix this.

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #64

Jun 082017

Jetta

  • miles
Steering column lock housing is defective and causes the key to become stuck in the ignition when the vehicle is parked

- Latrobe, PA, USA

problem #63

May 312018

Jetta

  • 110,000 miles
Key will not come out of ignition. Received a letter for an "extended" warranty on the issue but while I was under 10 years old, my car was over the allotted mileage. I've been told this is a $700 issue. This should be a recall because it is a known issue with many of their cars during these years.

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

problem #62

May 232018

Jetta

  • 45,000 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

- Westwood, NJ, USA

problem #61

Jan 182018

Jetta

  • 60,000 miles
My cosine and I have a 2012 and a 2013 VW. Jetta that has and had the same problems. His first. P0011 code. The symptoms check engine light, the engine has a hard start condition, reduction in fuel mileage, the engine runs rough, hesitate, or stall. P0011 code definition camshaft position 'a' - timing over-advanced or system performance (bank 1) at first car or cars did not give warning or light on, then while on the street they started shaking. Wen at stop lights they stalled, hard time restarting, up on change of light it reacts slow to get up to regular speed, sluggish, knocking, my cousin toke the 2013 Jetta to a VW. Dealer and got charged around $3,000.I'm looking for another option., or recall.

- Franklin Park, IL, USA

problem #60

Dec 182017

Jetta

  • 5 miles
The car runs great for about 5-10 miles and then the epc light comes on and the car loses power and runs at idle speed. Replaced np 80 sensor and evap canister, cleaned throttle body and it still happens. Car lunges forward at times. I'll pull over, shut it off and then it drives fine, then the light comes on again. Apparently this has been happening to a lot of people. Took it to the dealership and they just gave me a bunch of costly repair recommendations but no definitive answer.

- Riverdale, GA, USA

problem #59

Nov 142017

Jetta

  • 88,705 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #58

Nov 032017

Jetta

  • 38,000 miles
I am now having to replace the ignition switch for the second time since buying it certified used 2 years ago from herzog& meier. The problem is the key is stuck in on, the only way to kill the car or turn off is to disconnect the battery.. this seems to be a problem the dealership and VW know about but have not recalled. Research how many people have this problem.. this should be a recall....

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #57

Nov 032017

Jetta

  • miles
Heater core needs replacing at 60,000 miles

- Clayton, NC, USA

problem #56

Oct 312017

Jetta

  • 87,000 miles
My sunroof exploded and my front right day light bulb had melted and now I have to replace the whole connector.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #55

Sep 302017

Jetta

  • 90,000 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

- Highland, CA, USA

problem #54

Oct 142017

Jetta

  • 50,000 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

problem #53

Aug 212017

Jetta

  • 65,000 miles
The ignition lock cylinder has gone bad and I am unable to turn off my vehicle or take the key from the ignition.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #52

Aug 212017

Jetta

  • 62,000 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off engine. Car in park, key will not turn off car or remove from ignition.

- Clinton, SD, USA

problem #51

Jul 172017

Jetta

  • 95,000 miles
Vehicle ignition switch not turning, key getting locked. Per university volkswagon and uptown volkswagon in albuquerque New Mexico, they see this issue on a consistent basis, however, there has been no recall issued. Fix is $650-$800 plus tax. 2012 Jetta tdi cannot start car - key stuck 2014 Jetta cannot turn off car hundreds of topics of discussion on the internet regarding this issue.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #50

Feb 012016

Jetta

  • miles
Engine light comes on and off from time to time at random times. It comes on and off when driving and when parked.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #49

Aug 082017

Jetta

  • 78,491 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #48

Jul 032017

Jetta

  • miles
A/C cooling inconsistently and not cooling to the level that it once did. Learned other vws, like mine, were having the same issue. Needed electronic pressure regulator valve and A/C expansion valve

- Cayce, SC, USA

problem #47

Jul 312017

Jetta

  • 75,219 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off engine

- Spring, TX, USA

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