Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
The contact owns a 2012 volkswagon jetta. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the gas pedal became inoperable and the vehicle did not accelerate anymore. The engine and power steering had failed. The glow plug warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the high pressure fuel pump which sent metal shards through the fuel line. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
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.