P0472 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
What P0472 Means on Your VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Real VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"Dealership performed 90k mile checkup. also asked them to determine if cel p0472 was covered by warranty. they confirmed code, and said not covered under any warranty. the also advised the car is showing intermittent code of p0638 for throttle actuator control (bank 1)."
"My 2010 vw jetta tdi is throwing check engine light codes of p0472 and p0471. both of these have to do with exhaust pressure sensors and i think this is an environmental issue and should be subject to a mandatory recall. the local vw dealership denies any recall would cover these cel codes."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0472 on VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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