2002 Volkswagen Jetta Equipment Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cooling System · Equipment
I have two problems, one with temperature coolant sign. Many jetta's have this problem, it occurs every time i turn on the car, sign always comes on. This causes signals and computer programs in the car to be confused, and is always a dangerous light because i never know if there is something wrong with my car's coolant or radiator. I have replaced this part about two times through a mechanic shop with a vw part…
ODI 10262641
Automatic Transmission · Equipment · Suspension
I purchased a 2002 vw in 2005. I had a car accident in dec '08. Shortly after the collision place repaired my car. The vehichle started misfiring and essentially wasn't drivable. The control arm bushing were replaced $800 (at the vw place) and the service dept said that they would check fluids in particular the transmission fluid. I was told that the transmission didn't have the updated tranmission control module…
Crash reported
ODI 10259364
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
2002 vw jetta vr6 2.8 ever since we purchased the car in sept. 07 we have a recurring problem with the car completely dying in intersection or idling with a/c on or just when running. When this occurs the dash resets and car shuts off and locks up. You have to turn to car off and put in park to restart. Very dangerous for my children and i to travel anywhere when i drive a hour to work each day. I also know a…
ODI 10231405
Equipment
2002 vw jetta with what is becoming a common problem. While driving the a/c unit stopped working. All items were checked and no obvious sign of leak, electrical problem or other was found. Dealer wanted to replace all items in the a/c system. Upon further research it was found that the ac clutch is held on by a nylon nut and these are not able to function without this flawed design. A search on any vw discussion…
ODI 10228817
Equipment · Side/Window
Was in an automobile accident and was hit square in the side of the car at 45 mph. Damage was done to entire left side of vehicle. No air bags deployed. I have front and side air bags. Called volkswagen to determine where sensors are, and the sensor on the side is where i was hit. I did some research through nhtsa reports on volkswagen, seems there are a sufficient amount of consumer complaints with the airbags,…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10082451
Equipment · Mechanical
I started my car to leave work and when i put it in reverse the car would not back up. I thought it was the transmission? I had vehicle towed in for repair to local dealer, they replaced a switch in the abs system that was causing the brakes to stick. As of today the car is back at the dealer with the same problem. In august of 2002 the switch in the brake pedal that allows you to put the car into gear had went out.…
ODI 10005593
Door · Electrical System · Equipment · Horn · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Tires
The coils on my 2002 volkswagen jetta gls 1.8t are burning out. Volkswagen of america has informed me that rather than replace all 4 coils, i must wait until each coil burns out before they will replace it. I have a letter from them as well stating they are aware of the problem but can not do anything more about it due to a lack of coils in stock. I guess the letter is a way to shut the customers up. Apparently this…
ODI 10005789