2002 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
- 51
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 51 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 5 records
- turn signal · 5 records
- electrical problems · 5 records
- harness fuse · 5 records
- wire harness · 5 records
- incident date · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Manufacturer refuses to reimburse me for work done for a manufacturer recall not performed at a dealership,even though car could not be driven there due to recall defect and mechanic came to my house to repair the defect with an authorized manufacturers part
ODI 10232480
Electrical System
Car will suddenly stop working. Vw corporate will not address as the car has hand many issues and is no longer in warranty. Spent $2k with vw dealer to diagnose. Appears to be electrical in nature. While driving the car suddenly stop running and all electrical stops bring car to a halt. Issue began 9/07 and dealer has had car in shop about 2 months in total. *tr
ODI 10253017
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical System
No events lead to this problem. The original battery in the vehicle was changed out due its age. Over the past 4 months i have changed out the battery twice. On more than at least 20 different times, i would go to my vehicle in the morning to start it up and the battery would be completely dead. No lights, radio or any other devices were left on in the vehicle, to drain the entire battery to nothing within the span…
ODI 10211861
Electrical System
I have 2002 jetta having the same electrical problem. The door / latch switch has a malfunction and won't come on when the door is open. The dome light does not come on and the light on the door does not come on. Which can cause an accident if the vehicle coming from the rear of the vehicle and can't see the door is open at night. The dealership won't replace it even though it was still under warranty at the time.…
ODI 10252330
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
(1) many electrical anomalies. Loss of air condition. Dealership advises it is coolant migration causing electrical/power problems. Coolant migrating from coolant bottle into the electrical harness and into all electrical systems. (2)coolant migration has caused severe electrical problems and the vehicle must be re-wired. Cost to me $310.-to be determined(probably 6-10,000$) (3)dealership refused to assist with…
ODI 10184235
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Front · Latch · Power Window Devices And Controls · Switch · Tie Rod Assembly
Way to many to list here. I have had problems from the start. More than $7000 worth of repair (plus more that was covered by warr) the final item that caused me to say i would never consider another vw product was the engine damage caused by a timing belt failure. All services were performed at the dealership. The users manual states inspection of the belt at services (that i paid for) and replacement at 120,000…
ODI 10170044
Electrical System
Turn signal stalk is defective and causing a full electrical loop causing a fast clicks as if the turn signal flasher was on, but it's not. At times it has caused the flasher lights to come on when i had not even touched the turn signal stalk. *jb
ODI 10158235
Electrical System · Lock · Manual Transmission
Purchased used 2002 vw jetta 1.8 turbo (5 speed) with 34,000 miles still under warranty. Taken to dealership for blown fuses (cigarette lighter), trunk latch, center console, and transmission repairs. Fuse problem was ongoing. Within a few months, a local mechanic installed a small boost gauge on the dash, which was wired into a 10 amp fuse. Within five days, the car was being backed out of the driveway when smoke…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10195930
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My 2002 vw jetta tdi has many electrical problems. The one that might be a safety factor is the micro switches in the door latches. The doors with faulty switches don't know if there open or closed. When open the safety light on the door does not come on to alert oncoming vehicles that a door is open. If the switch stays on when the door is closed, the dome lights stay on until the battery is dead. The vw dealer…
ODI 10248010
Electrical System
Repeated failure of break lights in 2002 volkswagen jetta over 2 and 1/2 year period. Incident #1 ? Date: 10.29.02 od reading 5226 miles ro# 776322 incident #2 ? Date: 07.18.03 od reading 15765 miles ro# 817328 * incident #3 ? Date: 12.15.03 od reading 19219 miles ro# 843079 incident #4 ? Date: 07.14.04 od reading 24000 miles ro# 877075 incident #5 ? Date: 01.13.05 od reading 31291 miles ro# 26004548/1 * this was…
ODI 10107676
Electrical System
Bought new 2002 jetta had no brake light problems until i received recall notice concerning switch recall. Took car to dealer w/ recall letter and they replaced switch. No problems for about 4 months, then brake lights began staying on and acceleration occasionally cuts out. Dealer had car off and on for a month and a 1/2 problem w/ lights and accel. Continues. *jb
ODI 10095905
Electrical System · Side/Window
After i was pulled out of a parking spot, the doors clicked as if they were going to lock automatically as they normally do at 10 mph. The click sounded funny, so i looked at the door locks and noticed that they hadn't locked. Soon thereafter, the battery on the car stopped, which i noticed because i couldn't accelerate and i couldn't turn the steering wheel. I started the car again, without a problem. The airbag…
ODI 10088081
Electrical System
I have taken in my 2002 vw jetta about 9 times for electrical problems: the engine comes on, the doors have messed up, the odometer is incorrect and the speedometer floats drastically 5-10 miles up and down. This is an extremely dangerous car not only for the electrical problems that might cause a fire, but also because people don't know how fast they really are going - this is an extreme hazard. My friend's 2001 vw…
ODI 10041805
Electrical System · Exhaust System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting · Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Electric
Check engine light continuously comes on, completed recall for brake switch, epc light continues to come on, car stalls while waiting for a light to change very dangerous. After a night of rain, leak in passenger side floor mold growing car will have a very hard start or no start at all in the morning, replaced battery 3 times. Changed o2 sensor 2x, car burns oil continuously, interior lights go out when they feel…
ODI 10231545
Door · Electrical System · Equipment · Horn · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Tires
The coils on my 2002 volkswagen jetta gls 1.8t are burning out. Volkswagen of america has informed me that rather than replace all 4 coils, i must wait until each coil burns out before they will replace it. I have a letter from them as well stating they are aware of the problem but can not do anything more about it due to a lack of coils in stock. I guess the letter is a way to shut the customers up. Apparently this…
ODI 10005789
Electrical System
The anti-slip resistance light comes on, indicating it's not activated, while driving. Car jolts, which means it does deceleration and sudden acceleration. The battery light comes on while in reverse. Car totally dies when this happens, driver can do nothing except brake, it means not steering at all.
ODI 10002973
Electrical System
Coil pack has been replaced 3 times but vehicle continues to lose power and drive rough. There have been several occasions when an accident was narrowly avoided. I do not feel safe driving this car. This is a lease. I offered vw the option of letting me make one cash payment to pay out the lease but vw refused to do this. Vw said i have to keep this car until 90 days before due date. Car has been towed in 3 times…
ODI 10064553
Electrical System
My 2002 jetta has had three ignition coils replaced in three seperate incidents. Each time the car completely stopped leaving me stranded. Vw has acknowledged that they have a coil problem but has refused to replace the remaining coil stating that they will not replace it until it fails. With the high likelihood that this coil will fail just like the others which were installed at the same time, vw's attitude shows…
ODI 10005328
Electrical System
Coil pack failed on volkswagen jetta 2002, luckily it died on start up and not while traveling. Car has 4 coil packs, dealer only repaced one. Vw has numerous cars with same failure, numerous times. Requested they replace all coil packs, they said no. They agreed with me that there is a good chance car will fail again. What happens if it fails while driving on the highway ? !
ODI 10004944
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Epc warning light came on while driving. When this occurred, tail lights and brake lights were not functioning. When i arrived at my destination i parked my car as usual. When i returned to my car, it started, but i could not shift out of park. I called the roadside assistance number. They instructed me to hit the brake with my foot as hard as possible. This allowed me to shift out of park. They also suggested that…
ODI 10047493
Electrical System
Bad coils! In october of 2002, my 2002 jetta 1.8t broke down. I was told that coil #3 had burnt out. When i asked the dealer why this occurred, i was told it was a fluke. I had not realized that i had been lied to. On december 24, 2002 my car broke down again. Now coil #4 had burnt out. This time i was told that it is a reoccurring problem in 2002 jettas with 1.8t engines. I asked if all coils could be replaced but…
ODI 10003138
Electrical System
Nar 03-24-2003 mr. The vehicle has been to the repair shop on 6 different occasions for the same stalling problem. The first time the incident happened the vehicle lost all power after coming to a stop. After the fifth visit the consumer was told there was a problem with the ignition coil and the consumer would have no other problems, however that proved not to be true. Each time the consumer went to the dealer…
ODI 10012350
Electrical System
Consumer states while she was driving smoke begun to come from the hood area near driver's side. Consumer states she stopped the auto and asked a person for something to put the fire out. She states she had auto towed to her home, the mechanic checked it and she was told that the master brake abs control unit and part of the wiring harness. Mr
Fire reported
ODI 8020557
Electrical System
Electrical problem, coolant leaked in mechanical system, causing loss of power. Requiring rewiring of entire electrical system. *bf the coil spring failed which caused the vehicle to have no power, the drivers side window failed, the consumer did however receive a recall notice regarding the matter, but the problem had already occurred. The rear passenger tail light was out. *jb
ODI 10096727
Cooling System · Electrical System
The engine light illuminated, the dealer stated the ignition coil was defective. The vehicle over heated, and the problem was diagnosed as a ruptured coolant pump. *ts *jb
ODI 10011441