2002 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 5
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
While maintaining speed at or above 40 mph and with 1/4 tank or less of fuel remaining, my jetta will consistently stall out and turn off from fuel starvation. This has happened to me between 40 and 80 mph several times, both in the city and on the highway. I have replaced the crankshaft position sensor, the fuel sender, and the fuel pump with no success. Additionally, the jetta will die the first time i try to…
ODI 11100021
Exhaust System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact was getting an allergic reaction from the interior of the vehicle. The contact stated there was an odor emitting from the vehicle, which caused the reaction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10955330
Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine shuts down when the fuel tank is at or below a 1/4 tank of fuel while driving... There is a loss of steering and braking rendering it unsafe to drive. Here is a online discussion of others having the same problem... Http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4971876-car-stalling-while-at-speed-is-low-fuel-the-problem.
ODI 10780149
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension · Wheels
Water pump replaced, tires always have issues because of the rim design, code errors, rear rods replaced, muffler, misfiring, radiator ect.
ODI 10872122