2002 Volkswagen Jetta Switch Problems
- 28
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake light · 28 records
- light switch · 22 records
- included recall · 11 records
- brake lights · 11 records
- switch included · 6 records
- switch replaced · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch
My 2002 vw jetta experienced a recall problem (n4, brake light switch) and i fixed it through a nearest mechanic because 1) the closest vw dealer is 100 mile away 2) i was scare to drive 100 mile on highway without a proper brake light. However, vw refused to reimburse me for the repairs since i fixed it through an independent facility. I am so sad and disappointed that vw is not considering divers life and safety…
ODI 10212707
Switch
I have a vw jetta 2002 i wanted to know what should i do about recalls that i had no notice of and paid to have the item repaired. Also what about all those technical bulletins for my vehicle. If there is an issue concerning continuing problems with the malfunction light indicator that continues to come on but the authorized vw repair shop can't find out what the problem is. They say they can not get the car to…
ODI 10208590
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated the brake light switch had to be replaced. There was a nhtsa recall #06v183000 regarding the brake light switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. Updated 01/19/07. *jb
ODI 10176266
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
Switch
I own a 2002 jetta 1.8t manual speed wagon purchased on 3/31/06. Less than four months out of warranty, my brake light switch has failed. There has been numerous recalls on 2002 jetta's with the same defective part, however my car's vin was not included on the recall. As there are few manual wagons produced and manual transmissions seem to decrease the failure slightly, the defective brake light switch on this car…
ODI 10166965
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Switch
The epc light came on while i was driving my vehicle. I turned off my car when i arrived at my destination. I read the manual, and it was not helpful. It just stated that i should take the car to a dealer or qualified specialist as soon as possible (note: this is what the booklet says for the majority of items in the owners' manual). Upon returning to my vehicle, i started my car once more. My engine turned over,…
ODI 10167711
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights were constantly illuminated, whether the vehicle was on or off. There was a nhtsa recall, # 04v096000, regarding the brake light switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10165654
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated the brake lights did not work. There was a nhtsa recall, # 06v183000, regarding the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin .
ODI 10165609
Switch · Wiring
7th time this has happened. Car is immobilized by a faulty brake light switch - has happened every six months since we purchased the car. *jb
ODI 10161081
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated that the brake light switch failed causing the brake lights not to illuminate. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they determined the recall remedy repair for the brake light switch, # 04v096000, were previously performed on this vehicle prior to the purchase. The defect has reappeared.
ODI 10160477
Switch
I own a 2002 vw jetta. Recently, the brake light has become inoperative at times and remains on even while the vehicle is not running. I have completed several searches online and have learned that there have been multiple safety recalls for 2002 jetta's exhibiting the same problem, with the potential number of units affected to be 377,130 in 2004 and 362,000 earlier this year. When i contacted the vw dealership in…
ODI 10163768
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not come out of park while the brakes were applied. The dealership determined the brake light switch needed to be replaced. There is a nhtsa recall, # 06v183000, regarding the exterior lighting brake light switch. The vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was alerted.
ODI 10159728
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated the brake light switch was replaced twice. There was a nhtsa recall #06v183000 regarding exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. Updated 10/0/406. *jb
ODI 10168406
Switch
Dt: the contact states is nhtsa a recall campaign id # 04v096000 concerning the exterior lighting brake light switch. The consumer was experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in the recall, but the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The contact had it repaired at his own expense. *jb updated 12/7/2005. *nm
ODI 10142738
Switch
Dt: the contact states there is recall 04v096000 concerning brake light switch on other vehicles of same make/model and year, but this vehicle is not in recall. He cannot get vehicle out of park. This happens intermittently. Dealer replaced the part, and wanted the contact to pay for it. Manufacturer said this vehicle was not included in the recall and offered no help to contact to pay the expenses. *ak
ODI 10139307
Switch
On 7-30-2005 i drove approximately 15 miles and while stopped refueling noted that the brake lights were on despite the vehicle being off and the lights off. The brake lights remained on continuously until the brake switch was replaced at chaplin's volkswagen in bellevue, washington on 8-2-05. Vw has informed me that my vin number is not within the recall they had on brake light switches. However, when i was at the…
ODI 10131339
Switch
Dt: in august 2005 took the vehicle to the dealer to have the brake light switch replaced, and it did not work. They put in another one. Nhtsa recall 04v096000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. Noticed when getting out of the vehicle that the brake lights would stay on. This was on july 1, 2005. *ak
ODI 10136575
12v/24v/48v Battery · Emission Control · Flasher Unit · Fuel System, Other · Switch · Turbo/Supercharger · Unknown Or Other
September 2002 - leased 2002 vw jetta 1.8t. July 2003 - check engine light came on, ignition coils had to be replaced per recall. November 2003 - plumes of black smoke came out of tailpipe - they determined the oxygen sensor needed replacing. November 2003 - (a day later) smoke still coming out of tailpipe, they determined there was oil in the turbo, they had to remove and install new turbo charger and there was an…
ODI 10120216
Back Up Lights · Brake Lights · Switch · Tail Lights
Tailights burn out frequently. Component caught fire.
Fire reported
ODI 10100610
Switch
1. Driving during a early winter snow storm in northern in. Driving at constant speed on interstate in 4th gear. All of a sudden the glow plug light came on and started to blink. It then blinked on and off for the next 2 hours till i arrived at my destination 2. After i got to my destination i looked up what the blinking glow plug light could mean on the internet. A vw chat page said to check my rear tail lights. I…
ODI 10100714
Switch
Consumer received recall 04v096000 concerning brake light switch. Due to the brake light switch being defective the gear shift could not be moved out of park.*ak the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *nm
ODI 10087446
Switch
Related to nhtsa recall no. 04v096.i am the lessee of a 2002 vw jetta that has experience a brake light malfunction four (4) times in the past 24 months. The latest failure of the brake lights on the vehicle caused a failure of the lights on deceleration followed by them being stuck in the on position while parked. While repeated repairs of this recurring problem (by the vw dealership) seem to rectify the issue for…
ODI 10082589
Switch
Recall notice regarding the brake lighting system. *mr the brake light switch failed prior to the consumer receiving recall notice 04v-096000 which caused the brake lights to malfunction twice. On both occasions the vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they replaced the light bulbs. After the recall arrived the consumer requested reimbursement from the dealer for the two bulbs the replaced. The dealer denied…
ODI 10073931
Switch
Total brake light failure (all brake lights) without warning and with no warning light to let me know they were out. *ak
ODI 10037128
Front · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Latch · Lock · Power Train · Switch
2002 jetta with a safety recall- replaced brake light switch customer states that the dealership refused to fixed the recall**cc the vw service center and customer care informed the consumer the vehicle was out of warranty and they had no obligations to pay for towing or any other cost associated with the vehicle, including the last recall regarding the brake light switch that the consumer has replaced on 3 separate…
ODI 10195875