2002 Volkswagen Jetta Air Bags Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag deployed · 9 records
- passenger side · 9 records
- side curtain · 8 records
- seat airbag · 8 records
- side seat · 5 records
- front side · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Simply wanted to let you know that my daughter rear ended another car at 40mph and completely crunched in her front end (car is totaled), but the airbags did not deploy. We didn't think anything of it until the state farm agent mentioned that she had airbags on the car.
Crash reported
ODI 11023507
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not provided. The failure mileage was 49,706. Updated 08/22/16*lj *cn
ODI 10873622
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
Air Bags · Seats
While driving our jetta at approximately 30 mph the drivers side curtain airbag and side seat airbag spontaneously deployed. There was no impact. There was no pothole. It was the only car on the road. Going straight.
ODI 10780504
Air Bags
Stopped at a light, when the driver side seat airbag deployed. Subsequently put on flashers, and pulled over to a curb. Passenger side seat airbag then deployed (approximately 1 minute later after the first). Seat airbag deployment resulted in abrasions on driver and passenger. Checked the exterior of the car, but there was no damage. Approximately an hour and a half later, the side curtain airbags on both sides…
2 injuries
ODI 10609978
Air Bags · Steering · Wheels
I was leaving a parking lot that had a slight curve and i hit some black ice. The car went straight into the curb and with the impact, which in my opinion, was not a great amount, caused the side curtain and passenger seat airbag to deploy. With how the wheel hit the curb, it also damaged the alignment of the wheels. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10558509
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Traveling at 70mph under normal driving conditions on interstate the roof and seat airbags and seatbelt lockdown on the driver's side spontaneously deployed causing temporary loss of control of vehicle and neck strain. Repairs to fix airbags cost over $4,000. Volkswagon investigated and were no help. Gave no reason for spontaneous airbag deployment. Very unsafe experience! *tr
1 injury
ODI 10510753
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact was driving 35 mph and crashed into the rear of a preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries as a result. The vehicle was towed from the scene and was not inspected for the failure nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 91,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10464307
Air Bags · Electrical System
When backing out of my driveway my drivers side airbag deployed for no reason. I didn't hit anything. Now the engine starts then stalls. All dash lights are now out. *js
ODI 10455825
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the air bag fault warning light illuminated intermittently, followed by a beeping noise. Both the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure who offered no assistance to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 32,500. The failure mileage was approximately 32,400.
ODI 10371986
Air Bags
Tl-the driver owned a 2002 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle was involved in a multi vehicle crash in which only the front passenger side air bag deployed. The police appeared on the scene and the driver was injured. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance company lot. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10361003
Air Bags · Mechanical · Side/Window
I have a 2002 volkswagen jetta this morning while driving my car to work in houston texas on interstate 59 south my driverside window airbag deployed as well as the seat airbag. After getting to the side of the road my car cranked back up and i got out to inspect if there was any damages. I found no damages on the car and the air bag deployed for no reason. I am lucky i did not swerve or there would have been a huge…
ODI 10278518
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
Air Bags
I own a 2002 volkswagen jetta. On february 15th i was driving just outside of madison, wi on 1-94 heading east and hit a disk size piece (about the size of a hockey puck) of debris which flew up into the under carriage of my car. At the same time, my side curtain and passenger seat airbags deployed. There is no apparent damage to the exterior of my car and i was able to drive it home. Upon inspection there is no…
1 injury
ODI 10258878
Air Bags
As i entered a parking garage and picked up a parking ticket my passenger side rear tire hit the curb and my passenger side seat and curtain airbags deployed. I just got my parking ticket and was turning from a dead stop so i could not have been traveling more than 2 miles per hour. The dealer said it was an accident but there is not damage to the tire or wheel other than a scuff mark on the tire where it rubbed on…
ODI 10214455
Air Bags
The 2002 volkswagen jetta was involved in a accident and none of the air bags deployed. The car contains a lot of air bags. Front passenger and driver and side curtain airbags. None of the airbags deployed in the crash even though the car was totaled. The car had been hit from the side and then the car hit a concrete barrier from the front after the car had spun. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10212681
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle hit a small pothole and both side air bags on the driver side deployed. No warning light was illuminated prior to the deployment. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who kept the vehicle for one month. The dealership informed the contact the manufacturer would send a technician for inspection however, the contact never knew if such inspection ever…
ODI 10172501
Air Bags
The front, side and side-impact airbags in my 2002 volkswagen jetta all failed to deploy when i was struck on the passenger side by a truck traveling at 40-50 miles per hour. The paramedics and responding officer encouraged me to file this complaint, saying that i was fortunate to be riding alone because a passenger would not have survived the accident without airbag protection. I have already contacted vw and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10155649
Air Bags
My wife was in a car accident on 12/2/05 in her 2002 vw jetta gls. A lady had ran a red light and collided with the front driver side of the car at approx: 40 mph. The car was equipped with front and side airbags; neither of which airbag deployed. My wife hit her head on the front driver side window because the airbags did not deploy. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10144406
Air Bags
We own a 2002 vw jetta 2.0l. We were driving through an intersection and the passenger side curtain and passenger seat airbag deployed without cause. We pulled off to the side to check for any exterior damage that could of caused the deployment but could not see any. We drove it home (@ 1 mile) and had it towed to the dealership where we will hear about their course of action to repair the issue. Is this a…
ODI 10141240
Air Bags
A car pulled over in front of me trying to turn left. I had the right of me with no stop of traffic light at this intersection. I hit the left side of that car with the front/front left corner of my car at 45 mph and none of the air bags deployed. I would expect that at such a speed at least one airbag would have deployed. Please advise. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10137166
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls
I was driving to work when my 2002 voklswagen jetta hit a bump in the road/pothole and the passenger airbag went off. I got out to inspect if i hit anything since i wasn't sure because of the airbag going off. I got out of the car and there was nothing in the road besides a pothole that everyone else hit as well on the off ramp. There was not a scratch of damage or any impact at all. I just bought this car a little…
ODI 10132010
Air Bags
I am very concerned about the reports i have read about sudden airbag deployments for no reason on volkswagen models jetta, gti and golf, year 2001-2003. As a 2002 jetta owner, i do not wish to suffer from airbag injury from inappropriate airbag deployment. Please investigate this matter for the consumers behalf and recall if necessary. Thank you.*ak
ODI 10110136
Air Bags
My airbag warning light went on just prior to my 80000 mile service. I informed my vw service dept of this. When i picked up my car i was informed that to repair the problem would cost $800-$900. This is equipment that has no moving is factory installed. This is obviously a manufacturing defect. Is this common? What are my options? Do i have any recourse?*jb
ODI 10110224
Air Bags
While driving at approximately 60 mph the front and side air bags inadvertently deployed. Consumer avoided a crash by pulling to the side of road. *ak *nm
1 injury
ODI 10112894