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Used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

So far, so good.

s4guy2000, 03/29/2014
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
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I just acquired a 2012 Jetta TDI Premium. We have a 2013 Jetta Sportwagen with all of the options and have put about 9000 trouble free miles on it, so I bought the 2012 sedan as a certified used VW. It has around 50k miles on it and I drive 74 miles round trip everyday. So far the car has been really nice, the tires are terrible and I will be changing these out in a month or two, but I am still getting around 53.8 mpg when I just kind of cruise. I averaged 44.8 mpg on the first tank with faster driving. I like the DSG it feels a little clunky if you are used to traditional manuals, especially when it downshifts when you are slowing down, but it is pretty smooth while upshifting.

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1 out of 5 stars

No DEF tank

Dan J, 01/17/2023
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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Engine light came on DEF filter .Took to dealer .Wanted 4000.00 to fix .Took to mechanic there is no DEF tank .DEF filter clogged from Carbon not having DEF Fluid .

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