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 · 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
Automatic Transmission
Dt: beginning three years ago the owner noticed that when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, the car would jerk and jolt. After 2nd gear the shifting was fine. When shifting into reverse there was also a jerk and jolt. The first time the owner noticed it was in town on a main road. The problem is intermittent but frequent. Dealer evaluated the vehicle and they test drove it and found the condition normal. Then last…
ODI 10128855
Automatic Transmission
At 70000 miles, jetta gls sedan with automatic transmission stopped being able to shift into reverse and started revving hard between 1st and 2nd. Dealership claims no knowledge of the problem, though these forums are full of reports of similar problems. After a series of expensive tests (400$ total) dealership recommends a new transmission to the tune of 5000$, which is approximately 70% of the car's blue book…
ODI 10344138
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Interior Lighting · Power Window Devices And Controls
I bought the car 3 days later the problem(s) started. And they have been going ever since. Shifting hard, display lights, would not start, wondows would not roll down, or iff they did, they made a loud thud. *ak
ODI 10058283
Automatic Transmission · Rotor
I purchased this car for my daughter. The major problems are complaints of having trouble stopping. I was concerned so i drove it and immediately i heard a grinding noise and felt a vibration while applying the brakes. I took it to a local firestone tire and they felt the vibration and heard the grinding noise but the brake pads looked good so they advised me to take it to the dealer, as it was probably a warranty…
ODI 10008239
Automatic Transmission
While driving at 40 mph transmission locked up. As a result, driver sustained a cervical strain injury. *ak
1 injury
ODI 10051860