2002 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic Transmission Problems
- 56
- 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 56 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- automatic transmission · 9 records
- transmission fluid · 5 records
- shifting hard · 4 records
- transmission failure · 4 records
- between gears · 4 records
- check engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
The transmission started slipping and shifting hard between 2nd and 3rd. This occurrence is due to a faulty transmission control unit and transmission solenoid. If not properly taken care of this might cause a transmission failure and ultimately a transmission crash. This means a new transmission and the cost can range from 3000-7000 dollars. This has happened to many vw owners. Especially volkswagens between…
ODI 10441753
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Automatic Transmission
2002 volkswagen jetta. Consumer writes to express discontent regarding repairs at local dealer *tgw the consumer stated three days after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, for maintenance work, the vehicle broke down on the highway. The problem was determined to be the alternator. *jb the consumer stated he was involved in a hit-and run accident in which the rear end impact caused damage to the transmission.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10434489
Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle lost power at highway speed. Further application of the throttle caused the transmission to second from fourth, causing the vehicle to rapidly decelerate from 70 to 40 mph, at which point the engine resumed normal operation. This happened several times in the span of an hour, and is entirely intermittent. Three vw dealers are at a complete loss for an explanation. The ecu does not return a fault code. This…
ODI 10396605
Automatic Transmission · Engine
First issue, the engine is burning oil. I've noticed that my car engine started burning oil when it had about 50,000 miles on it. It took me almost two years to prove to the vw dealership mechanics that the engine is burning oil. At 73,000 miles the vw dealership mechanics rebuilt the engine. My oil consumption normalized. Now, at around 115,000 miles, i've noticed that the engine started burning oil again. 1,800…
ODI 10374710
Automatic Transmission
According to carfax report, maintenance has been regular. I maintained car appropriately. All of sudden major sporadic shifting issues began occurring around 140,000k with 3rd gear causing the car to jerk and lose power each time it attempts 3rd gear. This has occurred with me at numerous stop lights in city causing traffic behind me to slam on brakes to avoid a collision. *tr
ODI 10373323
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle would experience problems shifting from first to second gear. The vehicle would not move forward as well. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were approximately 105,000. Updated 1/25/11 *cn updated 02/07/11
ODI 10368409
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. Then he noticed that the gear shifts would change without warning. The dealer was notified who informed the contact that the transmission solenoid valve needed to be replaced. The contact did not inform the manufacturer. The transmission solenoid valve was replaced by a private mechanic. The current…
ODI 10370488
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission-when shifted into d-lags for a few seconds and then the car lunges forward-transmission shifts in an odd manner-car only has 43000 miles on it-original miles-. *tr
ODI 10436643
Automatic Transmission
We have a 2002 volkswagen jetta with the 1.8t engine and the transmission is failing. At times it has gotten stuck in first gear while on the highway. It also slips between second and third gear causing the car to lose all power. In general, it has been a danger to drive on the highway and you cannot get out of the righthand lane because you need to be able to pull quickly to the side in case of a rapid downshift or…
ODI 10353639
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Loss of power on freeway, without warning. Vehicle lost power, then, while attempting to restore power by 'pumping' the accelerator, shifted into second gear, resulting in a very rapid deceleration from 70 mph to 45 mph. This occurred twice in one hour, at both times requiring following motorists to swerve severely to avoid. *tr
ODI 10344809
Automatic Transmission
I have always followed the recommended service schedule for my car. The owner manual doesn't mention replacing the transmission fluid for the life of the car. The car has 69500 miles. Three days ago while driving uphill i accelerated but the car did not pick up speed while the rpm went considerably higher (6000 rpm). I went to see my mechanic (a certified vw mechanic) who said that the transmission was slipping and…
ODI 10327823
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
I have spent over 9000.00 since 2004 on repairs on my vw jetta. I complained to the authorized repair shop that my car had to warm up when it was 90 degrees outside for it run without slowing down and almost stopping. I took my car in had bushings replaced and they said my temperature sensor needed replacing. When i got the car back i was having the same problem. I took the car back now they are saying that i need a…
ODI 10295517
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta gls tdi. The contact shifted into reverse and as he began to proceed, the transmission slipped out of gear. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that the reverse gear barring had failed. There were shards of metal from the barring found in the transmission screen, causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 10347459
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
2002 volkswagen jetta 1.8t transmission shifts irregular transmission problems. *tr
ODI 10272881
Automatic Transmission
I bought my 2002 jetta 1.8t with an automatic transmission in august of 2006. The day i picked it up, the transmission blew while i was driving. After about 2 months, i finally got it back but the car was still shifting hard and had to bring it back. The car dies randomly, i have had to replace the entire a/c unit as well as numerous other repairs. This morning the car started shaking violently when stopped and when…
ODI 10259968
Automatic Transmission · Equipment · Suspension
I purchased a 2002 vw in 2005. I had a car accident in dec '08. Shortly after the collision place repaired my car. The vehichle started misfiring and essentially wasn't drivable. The control arm bushing were replaced $800 (at the vw place) and the service dept said that they would check fluids in particular the transmission fluid. I was told that the transmission didn't have the updated tranmission control module…
Crash reported
ODI 10259364
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 volkswagen automatic tdi jetta and the car will not engage when i shift it in reverse. It either rolls forward or just revs without engaging. I called the dealership and they said the transmission needs to be replaced and it is a common problem with 2002 jetta's. It is not under any warranty and will be costly to fix. *tr
ODI 10247497
Automatic Transmission
I bought this car a little over 1 month ago on sept 18, 2008 and 1 week after buying it, i started experiencing issues w/ it not wanting to shift out of park and shifting hard while driving, it was taken to a transmission shop and they rebuilt the transmission for me. I have had no further issues w/ the transmission since then, however today, i was driving home from work and when i was slowing down for a red light,…
ODI 10247091
Automatic Transmission
Premature automatic transmission failure on a 2002 vw jetta tdi diesel. First time it failed and locked the front wheels on jan 2003 at 15,500 miles. The vw dealer failed to diagnose or acknowledge a problem when the car was beginning to exhibit difficulty shifting into reverse - 30 days before the transmission locked up while i was passing another vehicle, resulting in a near miss head-on collision. Transmission…
ODI 10244277
Automatic Transmission
Our 2002 jetta suddenly developed transmission problems even before completing 57,000 miles. The car jerks while changing gears during acceleration in the speed range of 15 ' 30 miles. From the information found on the internet, and from opinions obtained informally from independent garages, we believe that the 2002 jetta has a history of similar transmission problems in the 55k ' 65k mile range. The repair entails…
ODI 10238509
Automatic Transmission · Mechanical
I own a 2002 volkswagen jetta 1.8t at 56000 miles the transmission went out of it and at 56000 this shouldn't happen i have it at a transmission shop and they found metal shavings in the pan has their been a recall on this problem and if not can i get some assistance getting this problem fixed because at 56000 miles this should have never happened sense i've owned this car it has been nothing but trouble very…
ODI 10235857
Automatic Transmission
2002 jetta vr6. Transmission control module (tcm) became faulty after mil light turned on for a emission related issue covered by a recall. Technicians failed to identify the faulty tcm after four trip to the shop. Last trip i showed them a tsb related to the tcm and now they agree that the modual is faulty. Worst part is it destroyed the transmission. The car has been hard to control in stop and go traffic as…
ODI 10228535
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
I purchased the 2002 volkswagen jetta in august of 2006. The first set of repairs was on 3/2007 at 64,332 mi check engine light mulitple misfires: p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 replaced ignition coils cost: $200.11 second repair took place in april of 2007 took car in for recall - replacement of brake light switch check engline light was back on - replaced temp. Sensor cost: $199.33 car was jerking into gear,…
ODI 10228140
Automatic Transmission
At about 65,000 miles my car would sometimes get stuck in park. It felt like i was trying to drive with the parking brake on. Then it stopped going in reverse. The shops in my area don't work on vw's due to their complicated trans. The dealer told me they don't repair any transmissions, that they can only replace it at a cost of $4500. I took a loan from my 401k, paid it thinking it would last, and sure enough this…
ODI 10270006