2002 Volkswagen Jetta Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while turning the vehicle, she heard a loud noise then suddenly all the warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed her that the failure was the abs sensor. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id (02v031000) service brakes: hydraulic: anti-lock.…
ODI 10369064
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2002 volkswagen jetta and i have a brake light switch issue (brake light stays on and a dct(p0571) is set) that was described in the recall/replacement, but the vin group that this applies to is 3vw---9m-ym000089 to 3vw---9m-2m053565, as you can see, mine is just out side the high vin. The vin range should be readdressed to include all 2002 model jettas with cruise control. Thank you for your prompt…
ODI 10322862
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Abs warning light and check engine light lit up in 2002 jetta. *tr
ODI 10311433
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When gently applying pressure to the brake pedal the brakes would suddenly fully engage for a moment and then return to normal. This occurred every time the brakes were applied. There were no consequences in my case, but it is not hard to imagine this causing a car to be hit from the rear or causing a loss of control in slippery conditions. To correct the situation the brake booster needed to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10232182
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has a faulty electrical brake light switch causing the vehicle to malfunction and the brake light to illuminate. The dealers determined that the vehicle was not part of a recall although the vehicle experiences similar symptoms. The contact researched online to check on recalls pertaining to the vehicle's symptoms, recall #04v096000 identified similarities. The dealers offered to…
ODI 10162254
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This is a report of the failure of the booster brake on a 2002 vw tdi jetta. The symptoms are that while applying the brakes, the pedal will suddenly be sucked to the floor resulting in a sudden stop. The danger created is of being rear-ended and is a potential life threatening issue. The problem is difficult to trouble shoot because it is intermittent. Once the pedal is sucked to the floor it could be days before…
ODI 10173410
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We have a 2002 volkswagen jetta tdi gls. Since the vehicle was new we have had an intermittent serious problem with the braking system. We live near fort collins, co; when we travel to other parts of the country with lower elevation, our brakes begin to malfunction. Initially, they begin to drag; you usually have to turn off the ignition to get them to release. Sometimes you can pump them hard and get them to…
ODI 10139134
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the consumer applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor.. The consumer was able to pump the brakes and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected, however they were unable duplicate the problem. *jb
ODI 10108771
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Lamp · Master Cylinder · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving on a slight downgrade, during clear wether, on a dry road, my brakes locked up. This was preceeded by a loud decompressing sound, immediately after which the brake petal went to the floor of its on volition. My foot was no where near the break petal. This caused me to skid on the dry pavement and left me extremely close to a ditch. As soon as the car stopped moving the brakes returned to normal. This…
ODI 10086927
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1) transmission slips, and causes a thud. Have taken vehicle to dealership 3 times and nothing has been done to correct this problem. 2) led display disappears. Have informed dealership of this problem twice and nothing has been done to correct this problem. 3) brakes are mushy. Have informed dealership once and nothing has been done to correct this problem. 4) vehicle is sluggish when accelerating. Have informed…
ODI 10073219
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving in inclement weather, the consumer applied the brake, but they failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the brakes were frozen and that the rotors were bent. The power booster and rotors needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *jb
ODI 10109756
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When applying the brake pedal while traveling about 30mph the pedal will go all the way down to the floor. Dealer was notified provide additional information. Ts
ODI 8023749
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 Volkswagen Jetta.
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