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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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I love my Volkswagen it has so much power

Has everything I want touch screen, backup camera, heated, seats, fog lights, xenon headlights, sunroof, and leather interior it's a very well-built cars love it

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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Great car with great MPG

I purchased this car a month. It drives great. It sometimes seems like it takes a second to get going when you press the accelerator. It gets about 35 MPG. I also have the TDI.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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 the car so far!

I was pleasantly surprised by this car. It was very comfortable, it has a lot of high end luxury features, it drives smooth and it looks great!

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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Just purchased it this past weekend.

After reading many online reviews, and on the advice of a master mechanic, Jettas were always highly rated. I took a drive in the 2012 Jetta SEL with all the bells and whistles and really liked it!

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great for a first car

This car met all of my needs for a first vehicle. Had all the bells and whistles and is still in great condition. VW?s are very well made.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Card; Black Leather Interior is only drawbac

This is a great starter/affordable car that will hold up forever without appearing too dated. My only advice would be to not get a black leather interior if you live in a warm region. I live in the very reasonably warm Palo Alto, CA and once Spring turns to Summer the heat inside the car is BAD if you park in the Sun. Can?t imagine what driving it in a place like Phoenix would be like. Otherwise easy to drive, not much pickup, feels safe.One great feature is that it has a ton of trunk space for a sedan, which comes in handy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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<3 My Jetta TDI

Can't say enough good things about my Jetta TDI. Breaks my heart to let her go, but the buyback deal is too good to pass up. Hello, to my new Jetta R-line! Hoping to love it as much or more than my TDI. R-Line has some fantastic new features for safe and driving enjoyment.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Can't complain

This is my first car and I have no problems at all. Happy with it. Love the style and comfort of this car even though it has 19inch rims.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's fast, it's fun, it's a Jetta!!! Love it!!!

This Jetta makes driving fun. It handles great, a perfect size for tight spaces, and makes NY traffic tolerable, even with a stick shift! It's fast and it's fun. I am so happy with this car. Equal to my 1970 BMW 2002, and for those who remember, that was an awesome car too!!!

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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In love buuuut

I absolutely LOVE my 2012 Jetta SE , stylish and comfortable with the sleek black on black , the only issue I?ve had so far is the ignition , my key gets stuck for days in the on position , I have to pull my ignition fuse and my battery to shut my car off which is easy enough but a pain in the rear nonetheless , I?ve read several hundred reviews complaining about the same exact thing , is this going to be recalled

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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