2002 Volkswagen Jetta Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 41
- 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 41 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 9 records
- check engine · 6 records
- without warning · 6 records
- engine coil · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair center, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The independent dealer who sold the contact the vehicle did not verify if the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e007000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 10908385
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
The car takes 15 minutes to heat up to 190, otherwise the car won't drive forward in proper gear without jerking. It drives like it is a stick shift instead of an automatic changing gear on it's own. The car stops without me pressing the brakes and sometimes just turns off unexpectedly. It smells like gasoline in the car. The cd player, clock and vehicle electrical malfunctions on and off. The engine light stays on.…
ODI 10614461
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check engine light came on. Dealership confirmed it is do with mass air flow sensor. It turns out that this is a common problem with vws that the manufacturer does not acknowledge as a mass recall issue. I am dumbfounded that this can become an issue with such low mileage on the car. *tr
ODI 10484857
Engine And Engine Cooling
We were traveling 70 mph on a highway in our 2002 volkswagen jetta wagon (gls 1.8t) when, without warning, an loud "poof" sound was heard, the car lost all power, and we smelled burning plastic. The car regained power, then a second "poof" sound was heard, and the power flickered in the car, at which point the car began filling with smoke. We rolled down the windows, pulled over to the shoulder, and evacuated the…
Fire reported
ODI 10430536
Engine And Engine Cooling
Was driving while it was raining when all of a sudden my car started jerking and wouldn't let me go faster than 15mph. The asr and check engine lights went on. I was lucky enough to be driving at 6am with no one on the streets. I have had problems with this happenings in the past but i read online you just turn off the car and restart it. I tried it this morning and the lights were still on. This was at 6 am it is…
ODI 10366978
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. While driving between 15-20 mph, the engine completely stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure occurred twenty times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on ten times for the same failure. The crank position sensor was replaced with no additional repairs performed on the vehicle. The…
ODI 10356547
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs warning light and check engine light lit up in 2002 jetta. *tr
ODI 10311433
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
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 vw jetta 2.0 stopped and sputtered on main highway because of ignition coil failure. The car has 7500 miles and vw acknowledges the problem for 1.8 liter engines but not for 2.0 liter. They are recalling 90000 1.8 cars but are charging $600 for the 2.0 fixes. Surely, they bought them from the same supplier. *tr
ODI 10290218
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 vw jetta vr6 with cylinder no. 5 misfiring, rough idle and check engine stays on. Vehicle taken to the dealer where it was purchased, they replaced the coil pack injectors and the car has been tuned, however, the tech's at the dealer can not pinpoint the problem and the car will not pass the state inspection. *tr
ODI 10280506
Engine And Engine Cooling
I bought a 2002 volkswagen jetta gls from a used car dealer last april. I have had a couple problems that i thought was unique to my specific car, however, after hours of research i've found that numerous other jetta owners are having some of the same problems. 1. The vehicle smells like crayons 2. The heater stops working and only blows out hot air. 3. The engine eats oil and has a problem with sludge. This is…
ODI 10284564
Engine And Engine Cooling
Volkswagen jetta 2002 cooling fan failure/ inoperative i've been trying to locate the problem for about 2 months with no luck and i also did research on the web and there are quite a few people that have this same exact issue someone please help. *tr
ODI 10267665
Engine And Engine Cooling
Timing belt was replaced at 89,000 miles per my request at vw dealership motor mount bolts failed at 136,000, motor dropped onto crossmember and steering components. Only one of two horizontal bolts was present at failure, remaining one bolt sheared off at block. *tr
ODI 10248600
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. While driving less than 10 mph in the driveway, the vehicle drove very roughly and felt as if it would shut off. Minutes later, the engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that the engine coil failed. The vehicle was repaired and worked fine for a month before the failure recurred. She took the…
ODI 10231104
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle is a 2002 tdi jetta gls 4 door sedan manual transmission. At about 29,000 miles the check engine light illuminated with and obd 2 code of (p0128 coolant thermostat-coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature). Took the vehicle to dealer which replaced the coolant temperature sensor and coolant fluid. This did not correct the problem which recurred. I then did research and found vw tech…
ODI 10207296
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
Volkswagens use of cheap plastics on the oil stick of my 2002 volkswagen jetta caused plastic from the oil stick to fall into my motor and cause motor damage including an oil leak and eurasian auto service in panama city already has a vw product that is broken down in their shop, and even volkswagens own service manager in panama city, mike boatwright, told vw they should authorize him to make the repairs but they…
ODI 10211227
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car stalled without warning. Usually happened when slowing down for a stop or while at a stop. Sometimes stalled when starting up from a stop. This was very dangerous as car stalled and cars behind were beginning to speed up or when trying to cross a busy road and making a left turn. I had about $1000 of service at the local volkswagen dealer in the past 6 months. *ak
ODI 10193848
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 tdi vw jetta . Had for 1.5 years engine blew at 70k on it .. Took to seacoast vw in nh first said might be sludge later said was a chain that slipped caused engine to blow and metal pieces to be throughout. Called vw first said i would have to pay for it and then send them receipts. When not able to afford the thousands it would cost talked to them again spoke to alicia at vw and she called seacoast vw in nh…
ODI 10217112
Engine And Engine Cooling
On april 22, 2007 my son was returning to college in the 2002 volkswagen jetta 1.8t when the engine siezed without warning as he accelerated to enter a busy interstat 80. Fortunately, he was able to coast off to the side of the road. Interstate 80was heavily used by trucks, and had my son not been in a position to get off to the side the engine failure could have caused a very serious safety hazard not only to my…
ODI 10190318
Engine And Engine Cooling
Oil light comes on, mostly during turns. Sweet smell in interior cabin. Water entering interior floor level. *ak
ODI 10185974
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
Cooling Unit And Lines · Engine And Engine Cooling
In april 2006 we purchased a 2002 vw jetta from a private party. The car had 65,000 miles. She was the original owner of the car and had taken meticulous care of the car. We have all the service records dating back to it's original purchase. It had been in for all scheduled tuneups. Vw offers a 60,000 mile or 5 year warranty on the drive train. In november 2006 the radiator warning appeared on the dash. We took it…
ODI 10179105
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine coil failed-lost empoyment. One dealer stated fixed problem, months later another dealer stated never fixed then they replaced. All rear lights off-near accident, dealer fixed, engine noise -dealer not fixed yet fear future engine leak as read in other car owner reviews 2002 vw jetta 1.8t. *ak
ODI 10100645