2002 Volkswagen Jetta Power Train Problems
- 25
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
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What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
While the vehicle is in motion, it "jerks" or makes a shaking movement. While the vehicle is in motion, the "door ajar" light stays on although all doors have been opened and closed. While stationary, the vehicle brake light is not working. While stationary and in motion, the vehicle's check engine light stays on. The rear middle passenger seatbelt is not useable. The driver's door remains unlocked after pressing…
ODI 11131795
Power Train
The shifter first locked up in heavy traffic, then later came completely loose in traffic. The vw parts departments said this problem has happened so much that no one within 200 miles had the parts in stock as they were sold out. Vw refused to cooperate with the better business bureau in resolution. The bbb told me to report to the nhtsa>
ODI 10984494
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Engine abruptly lost all power and turned off while driving down the street. No warning lights came on, and the car restarted and ran normally for 6 months. The same thing happened about 6 months later. 10 minutes after the second episode, mechanic wasn't able to find a fault code and drove it without the stall recurring. *tr
ODI 10583431
Power Train
After sitting in traffic and driving at low speeds the car suddenly will slip out of gear. The engine races and i am stuck in first. I have to continue to drive at high rpms in 1st just to get home. It happened intermittently at first, but now it happens daily in traffic. I took it volkswagen and they say nothing is wrong. Took it to a transmission shop and they say the transmission must be rebuilt for $6000. If i…
ODI 10584337
Power Train
After starting the car and letting it warm up. I drove out of my driveway to the stop sign. Made a right turn and then a quick left. After turning the car could not go into gear,the rpms kept racing up. But the gear would not engage. Pulled into a store parking lot and drove around in circles at this low speed. Until finally the car jumped into gear and i took off. Car was diagnosed as having a bad mother board to…
ODI 10465330
Power Train
The car began to slip out of gear. Even though the gas pedal was pressed, the car would not accelerate. The mechanic says the transmission fluid is burnt out which indicates an internal transmission problem. Repair estimates between 3500 and 4000. *tr
ODI 10444729
Power Train
My 2002 vw jetta glx (automatic) has severe transmission problems. When accelerating, it hesitates and then pops into gear jerking the car. This is very alarming and dangerous, especially when i am on the road with other vehicles around me. I almost had several accidents due to trying to pull out in traffic but the transmission is so unreliable and slips thereby causing me to stall in oncoming traffic. Then, today…
ODI 10438515
Power Train
I have a 2002 jetta & in november 2011, i began experiencing issues with the automatic transmission. It only occurs when the car is cold & after warming up, the issues go away. Upon starting the vehicle, the car shifts hard between the 1st, 2nd & 3rd gears. It revs up between each gear then jumps to the next gear. I took it into one vw dealer service shop who told me that there were several issues, that the…
ODI 10445076
Power Train
At a cold start, car is sluggish going into 2nd gear. Sounds like the engine is revving up at acceleration, but it will go no faster than 10 mph!! Also i cannot reverse! The car must be warm (190 temp) in order to reverse and shift properly! Ive read of other vws with similar problems. *tt
ODI 10444472
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and jerk forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that there could have been a computer or transmission failure. The technician then advised that the transmission would have to be taken apart…
ODI 10429049
Power Train
Automatic transmission when cold will hesitate or not catch at all when putting into drive. Putting the car into 1st, then moving it to drive will usually work. Shudders when coming to stop after heating up at times. Mechanic says it needs a transmission rebuild at $3000. Failure of transmission control module and cascading to the master control module caused the transmission not to leave the park position, that tow…
ODI 10434774
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the car at 35mph the tachometer will increase and decease at 2000rpm's and car will slightly increase and then decrease in speed. There is a jerking between 3rd and 4th gear. Also there is a slight delay of movement from park to reverse. Both are safety hazards while on streets with traffic. *tr
ODI 10436448
Power Train
Transmission failure resulting in inability to shift above third gear without allowing the car to warm up for 20+ minutes. Sometimes the transmission will slip out of gear and the car will lose all power from the engine. (rpms drop to 0, car will coast). *tr
ODI 10445116
Power Train
On cool days (approximately 40 degrees fahrenheit and below), the automatic transmission starts out in emergency running mode in third gear. If car warms up sufficiently, the ignition can be turned off and restarted to get the transmission to work correctly. I have read many boards where problems very similar to this seem widespread and many have been forced to do costly repairs. A recall may be necessary for this…
ODI 10442416
Power Train
I bought this car with 108000 miles on it, i began having problems with the car shifting from 2nd to 3rd; however now it has been getting worst. I have done tons of research and the issues seems to be a issue that is more of a recall issue than just one care issue. I also do not like how vw of america is just fluffing it off like it is all the owners faults. I also have read that many people have paid for the…
ODI 10430588
Power Train
The waste gate air flow system to the tdi malfunctions causing decrease in engine compression. This problem is persistent and occurs when shifting from 4th gear to 5th at an rpm of 3000 to 3500. This could lead to a dangerous situation when passing a vehicle, the vehicle could lose 50% of its power and should an on coming vehicle be present it could lead to a serious accident. This is a persistent problem and the…
ODI 10295648
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Our volkswagen jetta developed transmission issues just after the warranty period ran out. The transmission jerks at low speeds, when you hit the accelerator. Mechanics have said there is no saying when this will conk out. The water pump also conked out recently. Replacing the tranny is about $6000. Replacing the water pump cost us around $900. I hear dealerships charge a lot more for this service. The volkswagen…
ODI 10295474
Power Train
I bought my 2002 vw jettatdi in 2004, during routine maintenance i described a hesitation in the transmission. They checked the transmission fluid and said it was "burned" and replaced it. I asked how it got that way and was told something got hot in there. That was it. Several years later and one more changing of the transmission fluid because it was burned, the car wouldn't automatically shift into 4th gear and…
ODI 10284628
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
2000 to 2002 volkswagen tiptronic owners not provided correct information regarding the transmission servicing scheduling. Volkswagen states that the transmission is a "sealed" unit and therefore service is not need unless leaks are visible. Knowing this, i did not try to do transmission service on my car when it reached about 86,000 miles. - gears slip from 1st to 2nd at cold starts and jerks at 3rd gear. I have to…
ODI 10282926
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
2002 volkswagen jetta 1.8t transmission shifts irregular transmission problems. *tr
ODI 10272881
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the transmission would jerk as soon as the vehicle was started. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred four times and he had to replace the transmission once prior to the most recent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10426906
Power Train
The clutch completely blew out on my 2002 jetta vr6 at 27,000 miles on 8/25/2003. It is costing $966 dollars to replace the clutch (i will know the exact parts once i get it back from the service department). I was told by the vw dealership and vw of america that this is "normal wear and tear" and not covered by the warranty. I do not ride the clutch and drive all highway miles. The clutch was not ruined by…
ODI 10070733
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Tires
This car has had too many serious problems to be limited to this small space. It is clearly a lemon. These problems substantially impair the use and value of the vehicle. The car received a new transmission yesterday after we had reported 3 previous times that there it remained in reverse after shifting into drive. Each time we were told it was unreproduceable and the complaint was never noted on the work orders.…
ODI 10070890
Exhaust System · Power Train
3 engine coils have failed and have been replaced. Now the transmission is gone and they are replacing the whole transmission the left front door latch has failed too.
ODI 10069087
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