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2012 Volkswagen Jetta consumer reviews

$15,515–$16,615 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Jetta Volkswagen
(162 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.5
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Very fun car to drive!

This car is great for a young driver, college student, or small family vehicle. It easily fit my family of 3 to get to and from sports games and around town. Comfy leather interior and drives smoothly - but also has a nice pick up.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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TDI Kicks a$$

A very refined car and engine considering it’s a diesel. Drives well and the interior was immaculate. The outside has some very minor paint flaws but overall this car was well worth 10K. Only 32000 miles. Excellent fuel mileage. Very happy with this purchase for a first car teen. Great six speed gear box too. Full manufacturers bumper to bumper warranty for peace of mind.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliability depends on driver

I love it, but am terrified that I may end up with a disaster like some of the reports I've read from other owners, especially since I know the dealership who sold it to me will squirm their way through any/every loophole in the contract they can conjure up.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've ever owned.

This is a great car and I highly recommend it for anybody looking for a reliable vehicle that also has style. Never failed to impress and get me where I needed to go.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I will never get another Jetta

The stick-shift Jetta that I bought new needed two transmissions in three and a half years. It was not my driving, I owned stick-shifts for nearly 30 years before buying the Jetta and did not ever need to repair a transmission. I will never get another one. I did own a VW Golf overseas years ago that was made in Germany, that was a good car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Transmission went out after 10,000 miles

Absolute junk. It was doctored up nicely to seem like a great deal and it turned out to have electrical issues and the transmission failed after 10,000 miles

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Excellent gas mileage and perfect used car for me!

The car has everything i was looking for and included a 4 yr and 54000 mile extended VW warranty from bravo program. Great car for the price!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Jetta

This car is just the right size and suits my needs. My commute to work places 500 miles a week on my car. The diesel engine gives me great gas mileage. It's interior is comfortable and I don't feel like I'm in a tin can.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun Car

Fun car, low fuel consumption and reliable. It have a powerful engine. It Have a nice Volks Wagen classic style. I would recommend it to a friend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I never owned a car.

I love the way it feels when I?m sitting in the drivers set . I would of thought that this car would be uneasy because it?s a Jetta.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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