# Used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta prices

> The average asking price for a used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is $6,483, with 127,596 miles on average, across 204 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2012) · [all Volkswagen Jetta model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta.md)

- Average asking price: $6,483 (median $6,277)
- Average miles: 127,596
- For sale now: 204
- Average days listed: 110 (of 198 with a listing date)
- Price move over 15 days: -$170 on average (−2.6%); 23% of 109 cars cut their price

## 2012 Volkswagen Jetta prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Virginia | $6,127 | 131,111 | 23 | 129 |
| Florida | $5,504 | 134,226 | 21 | 167 |
| California | $6,370 | 122,918 | 20 | 158 |
| Washington | $6,181 | 146,954 | 13 | 101 |
| Pennsylvania | $6,933 | 118,392 | 13 | 97 |
| Texas | $5,941 | 124,791 | 10 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $5,410 | 150,490 | 9 | 90 |
| Illinois | $7,134 | 116,300 | 7 | 52 |
| North Carolina | $7,513 | 139,629 | 7 | 42 |
| Colorado | $7,073 | 130,953 | 6 | 99 |
| Connecticut | $5,645 | 148,760 | 6 | 103 |
| Oregon | $7,047 | 122,045 | 5 | 28 |
| New York | $5,786 | 110,421 | 5 | 301 |
| Ohio | $6,535 | 118,387 | 5 | 68 |
| Minnesota | $5,650 | 149,531 | 5 | 82 |
| Tennessee | $6,818 | 124,296 | 5 | 57 |

## Other Volkswagen Jetta years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2027](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2027.md) | $28,074 | 14 | 3,193 |
| [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2026.md) | $24,868 | 4,442 | 1,947 |
| [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2025.md) | $19,964 | 35,806 | 2,265 |
| [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2024.md) | $18,742 | 43,617 | 2,046 |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2023.md) | $19,505 | 36,109 | 932 |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2022.md) | $17,658 | 57,014 | 313 |
| [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2021.md) | $15,582 | 70,561 | 561 |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2020.md) | $14,834 | 76,134 | 507 |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2019.md) | $13,323 | 87,791 | 1,283 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2018.md) | $12,093 | 89,342 | 180 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2017.md) | $11,131 | 97,130 | 634 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2016.md) | $9,715 | 106,248 | 422 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2015.md) | $8,296 | 113,653 | 366 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2014.md) | $7,461 | 115,331 | 383 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2013.md) | $7,082 | 119,886 | 252 |
| **2012** | $6,483 | 127,596 | 204 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2011.md) | $6,041 | 134,733 | 140 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2010.md) | $5,354 | 131,251 | 63 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2009.md) | $5,180 | 138,215 | 61 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2008.md) | $4,319 | 150,783 | 36 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2007.md) | $4,361 | 128,086 | 17 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2006.md) | $4,909 | 139,727 | 20 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2005.md) | $5,774 | 140,488 | 14 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2004.md) | $4,374 | 139,413 | 13 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2003.md) | $6,638 | 185,750 | 4 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2002.md) | $4,296 | 140,209 | 6 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2001.md) | $5,921 | 189,783 | 6 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/2000.md) | $2,277 | 270,488 | 1 |
| [1998](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/1998.md) | $1,800 | 184,492 | 2 |
| [1997](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-jetta/1997.md) | $2,899 | 105,576 | 2 |

## Recalls · 5

NHTSA, this model year.

- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (Sep 25, 2019): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles.  Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE (Aug 22, 2019): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry.  A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (Aug 4, 2015): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned.  This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
- SUSPENSION:REAR (Oct 20, 2014): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013.  The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL (Oct 3, 2011): VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE.  THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS.  THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.

## Used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta?

Used 2012 Volkswagen Jettas for sale at U.S. dealers ask $6,483 on average (half ask less than $6,277), across 204 cars. The cars for sale have 127,596 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### Where is a used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta cheapest?

Among states with at least 10 for sale, Florida has the lowest average asking price, $5,504 across 21 cars with 134,226 miles on average, and Pennsylvania the highest, $6,933 across 13 with 118,392 miles on average. Part of a gap between states is mileage and trim, not the state.

### How long are used 2012 Volkswagen Jettas for sale?

The 198 for sale with a listing date have been listed 110 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### Are used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta prices going down?

Over the last 15 days, the 109 cars for sale at both ends of that window changed their asking price by $170 on average (−2.6%), down, and 23% of them cut their price.

### How does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta compare with the 2011 and 2013?

The 2012 asks $6,483 on average with 127,596 miles; the 2011 asks $6,041 with 134,733 miles, and the 2013 asks $7,082 with 119,886 miles.

### Does the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta have recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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