2012 Volkswagen Jetta Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 41 steering complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 8% of all complaints filed for the year, with 5 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 51,500. No steering-specific recall is listed for this model year in the provided data.
- Steering complaints
- 41
- 8% of 499
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 51,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel or column locks up or seizes while driving, in some cases while turning at highway speed, leading to loss of control.
- Ignition key or ignition switch sticks in the steering column and will not turn off, sometimes while the vehicle is still in gear or moving.
- Steering column lock and ignition switch failures reported alongside Takata airbag recall notices and illuminated ABS or airbag warning lights.
- Clock spring inside the steering wheel fails, triggering the airbag warning light and disabling horn and steering wheel switch functions.
- Rumbling or grinding noise from the front of the vehicle that intensifies when turning, described as worsening over repeated dealer visits.
- Loss of power steering assist occurring together with a broken engine belt tensioner while the vehicle was idling.
When 2012 Volkswagen Jetta steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 21, 2014, latest Jul 21, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Jetta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- NHTSA lists 41 steering complaints for the 2012 Jetta, which is 8% of the 499 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta?
- The data provided lists no related recalls for the steering component on the 2012 Jetta.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2012 Jetta?
- The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 51,500 miles.
- Have steering problems on the 2012 Jetta caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA complaint data tied to steering issues on the 2012 Jetta includes 5 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2012 Jetta compare to other Jetta years for steering complaints?
- The 2012 Jetta's 41 steering complaints and 8% share are higher than the 2010 (13 complaints, 2%) and 2011 (23 complaints, 4%) model years, based on the data provided.