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2012 Volkswagen JETTA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1394609
Internal NHTSA #	11010559
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	JETTA
Model Year	2012
File date	23/07/17
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	5-speed manual transmission failed after only 80,200 miles. Under normal driving conditions, accelerating after a stop, there was a noticeable "clunk" sound after shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and then a continuous loud rattling sound in all the gears 2nd-5th. Vehicle remained drivable though with a continuous clattering sound in 2nd-5th gears and with a slight shuddering while in motion. Vehicle had recently received regular 80,000 service. No indication of a problem existed until it was manifest in this failure. Vehicle remained drivable though normal speeds enough to take to dealership approximately 40 miles away. Diagnosis was a problem in the gearbox necessitating a replacement of the transmission. Given the reliability of most manual transmissions, i consider this failure to be premature in comparison to its expected service life, and therefore most likely due to some defect in the unit. Vehicle is currently in for service to have the transmission replaced. Will provide documentation once the vehicle has been returned.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	80200
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LONG BEACH, CA
VIN pattern	3VWKP7AJ5CMXXXXXX
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	15
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Volkswagen JETTA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Volkswagen JETTA Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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