VolkswagenJetta2002
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  3. 2002
  4. Engine And Engine Cooling

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi12
1–30k mi11
30–60k mi5
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 20, 2004 · 52,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    The vehicle's timing belt failed without warning at 52,000 miles. As a result, the vehicle has become inoperative. Please provide additional information. *la

    ODI 10083294

  • February 23, 2004 · 34,125 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    THE VEHICLE BURNS OIL PREMATURELY. *AK

    ODI 10059564

  • August 22, 2003

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Intermittently while driving at 70 mph suddenly speed decreased to 25 mph for 10 seconds. Dealer had inspected vehicle several times, but problem still occurring. The problem. *ak

    ODI 10034408

  • May 15, 2003 · 14,817 miles

    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

  • February 15, 2003

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    I have a 2002 vw jetta, automatic, 2.0 engine. I have put 4200 miles on the car and have had it to two different vw dealerships trying to get a problem fixed with no luck. The car will hesitate upon acceleration from time to time. I acts like it is not getting the signal to speed up. The engine does not stall or sputter, it simply remains at an idle for 1 or 2 seconds and the slowly picks ups speed. No engine lights…

    ODI 10070287

  • January 28, 2003

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Dealer change the faulty coil pack but happen again and dealer refused to change the other two coil. Please provide further information. Ph

    ODI 10005899

  • January 20, 2003 · 17,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    When vehicle was at an idle, it started shaking and the engine light was flashing. Consumer had vehicle towed. The dealership indicated that this was caused by the cylinder coil going bad. Please provide more details. Ts

    ODI 10004478

  • January 19, 2003

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Ts

    ODI 10004524

  • December 22, 2002 · 6,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Vw jetta 2002. Car is 21/2 yrs old and has been to dealer 4 times. The ignition coil has failed 2 times. The engine light had to be replaced and the seloniod also had to be replaced. All were under warranty. Vw needs to get the quality of their cars up to par. Once my lease is done i am turning the car in and will not get another vw. *ak

    ODI 10102851

  • November 15, 2002

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Consumer states the engine does not work,consumer states engine coil is failing. Ts

    ODI 10002380

  • July 24, 2002 · 4 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    My 2002 vw jetta has smelled of melted crayons since the day that i bought it. I am not alone...just doing a google search brings up a lot of posts. Vw of america is aware of the problem and is not doing anything to help those of us with this problem. The smell is so bad that it gives me a headache if i can't have the windows down. Turning on the heat makes the smell even worse, so i am dreading the cold winter. I…

    ODI 10359178

  • April 17, 2002 · 85 miles

    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

  • January 23, 2002 · 3,922 miles

    Door · Engine And Engine Cooling · Module

    I purchased the 2002 1.8t volkswagen jetta on 1/09/02. My service record begins on 1/23/02. From day one, i have pointed out that this car leaks/has wind noise from doors/windows. Seals were replaced on drivers side doors on 6/27/02. Leakage/moisture to date, is an issue. Now there is visible water damage and mold growing along drivers side. Issue- poor quality product. Dangerous mold growing-health factor! Ignition…

    ODI 10025882

  • Engine And Engine Cooling

    #3 engine coil continues to burn out, causing vehicle to sputter and stall while driving. Vehicle was repaired under a safety campaign two weeks ago ,and it experienced the same problem again. *ak

    ODI 10038031

  • Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving vehicle at any speed the engine looses power. Took to dealer and dealer states' the emissions coil is defected. Please provide any further information. Ts

    ODI 10001787

  • 12,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving the engine light came on and vehicle lost all power. The driver had vehicle towed to the dealership, who indicated that the spark coil had shorted out. This is a common problem per dealership. Ts

    ODI 10001197