2002 Volkswagen Jetta Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the freeway at approximately 70mph with a quarter tank of gas, my 2002 jetta glx displayed the battery light and then stalled at full speed. The car slowed, the steering and gas pedal were stiff and i had to pull to the shoulder and call for a tow truck. I had the crank position sensor replaced, new spark plugs put in and the throttle body cleaned. I test drove the car and once again, the engine…
ODI 10622574
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
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated they have experienced incidents of sudden acceleration with the vehicle. The contact stated each time they tried using the brakes they did not respond. The first time the vehicle eventually stopped, but the second time the vehicle stopped when it crashed into the garage. The contact didnt mention that there were any injuries. The vehicle was not…
Crash reported
ODI 10401037
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Sitting at a light, foot on clutch pedal and foot on brake pedal car engine began racing. Put in neutral and put emergency brake on and pumped gas pedal, did not get it to stop. Turned key off and removed key, car raced to full aend stayed there until engine stopped, about a minute. Car was towed to repair shop. *tr
ODI 10317960
Vehicle Speed Control
When the gas pedal on a jetta 2002 4 cyl 1.9l diesel turbo is depressed quickly versus slowly, the engine will race, i.e. Rpms will increase, with no corresponding change in the vehicle's speed. It appears that the sensor attached to the pedal is not functioning as designed. I stopped at a non vw dealer to see if i could get the problem corrected. They could not correct the problem. I will be going to a vw dealer on…
ODI 10292611
Engine · Ignition · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving in the afternoon, my vehicle suddenly lost power and acceleration capability with the "check engine" light coming on and blinking. I took it to the dealer immediately. I am informed my 2002 vw jetta 1.8t has "3 faulty coils." the failure was sudden and without warning. I maintain my car according to vw specs. In 02/2003 vw acknowledged a problem with this in over 530,000 2001 to early 2003 vehicles. I…
ODI 10162795
Ignition · Vehicle Speed Control
Please refer to my previous complaint submitted 9/17/2005 regarding my '02 vw jetta. The crash was a result of sudden acceleration and extended braking distance. The reason i am writing again is to address the fact that my local news (denver channel 7 news) did an undercover feature in regards to the volvo's sudden acceleration and deceleration. The mechanic used in the piece determined the problem was the…
Crash reported
ODI 10142936
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
On 9/17/2005 i was pulling into my assigned parking spot at my condo. I was approximately traveling about 3 mph and had my brakes applied to maneuver into my parking spot. Upon reaching the curb, i applied pressure to the brakes and expected to come to a complete stop. However, my car lunged forward and ended up in my neighbor's living room. My car only stopped after taking out the brick structure and front window…
Crash reported
ODI 10136890
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2002 volkswagen jetta gls tdi. This car has a surging problem during normal or cruise control, occurring between 40 and 50 mph. The car has been returned to the dealership many times without being repaired, dating back to oct. 2003. Last year it spent 31 days at the dealer, may 10, 2004 through june 10, 2004, returned to me working better. Within two days the problem was now worse. I am afraid that this car…
ODI 10116502
Side/Window · Vehicle Speed Control
Passenger front airbags deployed without cause while driving on the freeway. This is the second safety problem with this jetta, the first being unintentional accelleration.*ak
ODI 764350
Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer states when slowing for a stop it feels like someone has just rear ended consumer, consumer has to hold foot on brake to keep car from taking off. Nlm
ODI 8020036
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle hesitates before acceleration; could cause stall in intersection. *ak
ODI 764776