Issue ID | 1408914 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11024632 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 07/09/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2012 jetta gli timing chain tensioner failed, luckily mine failed at as i started up my car in morning, because it happened while i was on the road not only would it have caused more damage to my engine, but it would have caused some accidents. After having my vehicle diagnosed on what caused my engine to breakdown i learned that it was caused by a faulty timing chain tensioner, a known issue that vw has refused to aknolowedge but if yo9u speak to any mechanic that has delt with vw and audi they will tell you that is a well known issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BATAVIA, IL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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