2002 Volkswagen Jetta Engine 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k 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
Engine
The car will shut down while decelerating(ex..coming to a stop sign or light)the engine just stops and the generator light comes on.i can start it up again right away.it is very dangerous and i feel like i may get rear-ended i have read online threads that other people have the same problem and they are having problems finding a solution.i have had this vehicle since new and now it only has a little over 115,000…
ODI 10821597
Air Bags · Engine
Oil light is blinking, i was told by several mechanics that jettas as well as volkswagens in general are known for having terrible sludge issues. I took the car to the dealership, they charged me over $150 to diagnose my car, after diagnosing it they said that the engine needs new oil bearings due to sludge issues, they said that the oils pressure is fluctuating and that soon my engine will blow up, they said that…
ODI 10806642
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Just checking my vin to compare my own research with my immobilized vehicle to the results i receive from this site because i'm not sure who can or is willing to help me answer my questions other than the actual person in charge at the specific department of a company that i have questions with. *tr
ODI 10638291
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Engine abruptly lost all power and turned off while driving down the street. No warning lights came on, and the car restarted and ran normally for 6 months. The same thing happened about 6 months later. 10 minutes after the second episode, mechanic wasn't able to find a fault code and drove it without the stall recurring. *tr
ODI 10583431
Engine
Traveling down pet sites road on my way to work when i notice my car suddenly running hot. I pulled over at the nearest safest place to do so and proceeded to check my fluid levels. As i was unscrewing the water reservoir cap i notice what should be anti-freeze and water mix, is a muddy brown color. I felt the substance and then realized it was oil in my reservoir, and almost all my oil had been removed from my…
ODI 10521020
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
I purchased a certified used vehicle in 2006 from a volkswagen dealer in virginia (volkswagen of dulles). Two months after the vehicle purchase, we noticed the car electrical system shut down while approaching a stop sign in reston, va. The local dealer attributed it to a fuel system problem and charged us for a throttle body cleaning.? Over the course of two years, we had multiple electrical shutdowns, some at high…
ODI 10637624