Volkswagen Jetta 2002 problems
The Volkswagen Jetta is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen since 1979. Positioned to fill a sedan niche above the firm's Golf hatchback, it has been marketed over seven generations, variously as the Atlantic, Vento, Bora, City Jetta, Jetta City, GLI, Jetta, Clasico, and Sagitar (in China).
The Jetta has been offered in two- and four-door saloon / sedan, and five-door wagon / estate versions – all as four- or five-seaters. Since the original version in 1980, the car has grown in size and power with each generation. By mid-2011, almost 10 million Jettas have been produced and sold all over the world. As of April 2014, Volkswagen marketed over 14 million, becoming its top selling model.
Nameplate etymology
Numerous sources note that the Jetta nameplate derives from the Atlantic 'jet stream' during a period when Volkswagen named its vehicles after prominent winds and currents (e.g., the Volkswagen Passat (after the German word for trade wind), Volkswagen Bora (after bora), and Volkswagen Scirocco (after sirocco).
A 2013 report by former VW advertising copywriter Bertel Schmitt, said that — after consulting VW sources including Dr. Carl Hahn, former Volkswagen of America Chief and W.P. Schmidt, former sales chief at Volkswagen — no evidence suggested Volkswagen employed a naming theme for its front-drive, water-cooled vehicles; nor was there evidence the names derived from a theme; nor that a naming system "was ever announced, either officially or confidentially."
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Common Volkswagen Jetta 2002 problems
The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta has been known to have several common problems, primarily related to the engine and electrical systems.
One of the most common engine problems is the engine light illuminating on the dashboard, which can be caused by various issues, such as engine burning or misfiring.
In addition to engine and transmission problems, the 2002 Jetta has faced electrical issues. Faulty coil packs have been known to cause the engine to misfire or lose power, which can be particularly concerning when driving.
The 2002 Jetta has also had recalls issued by the NHTSA, covering various issues such as the timing belt, brake fluid, brake lights, and turn signal and hazard flashers. These recalls address potential safety hazards, and it is essential to address them promptly to ensure the vehicle's safe operation.
In summary, the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta has faced several common problems, primarily related to the engine, transmission, and electrical systems. These issues can lead to complications and potentially compromise the vehicle's safety. It is crucial to address these problems promptly to ensure the Jetta's safe and reliable operation.
How reliable is a 2002 Jetta?
The average rating is a 3.2 out of 5 stars. The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 12th out of 32 for all car brands.
How many miles can a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta last?
In many cases, the VW Jetta can run for more than 200,000 miles when properly maintained.
What is a common problem in Volkswagen Jetta?
Automatic gearbox problems
It has been known for the automatic gearboxes on these cars to suffer with different problems. One of the most common problems is for the gears struggling to change, which could be caused by problems with the gear linkage. Does this video below sound anything like your problem?
What year Jetta has transmission problems?
Harsh Shifting on Automatic Transmission Jettas
Shifting problems have been a common issue in many 1990-2012 and 2016 Jettas. Drivers report that their vehicles jerk when shifting from second to third gear, as well as suffer from a slipping transmission while moving at 35-50 miles an hour.
How reliable is a 2002 Jetta?
The average rating is a 3.2 out of 5 stars. The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 12th out of 32 for all car brands.
What is a common problem in Volkswagen Jetta?
Automatic gearbox problems
It has been known for the automatic gearboxes on these cars to suffer with different problems. One of the most common problems is for the gears struggling to change, which could be caused by problems with the gear linkage. Does this video below sound anything like your problem?
How many miles can a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta last?
In many cases, the VW Jetta can run for more than 200,000 miles when properly maintained.
Is Volkswagen Jetta low maintenance?
Here's what the study found. The 2021 Jetta ranks for lowest cost of maintenance compared to other compact sedans.
Volkswagen Jetta 2002 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Jetta problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Seats problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Volkswagen Jetta 2002 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Volkswagen Jetta 2002
The NHTSA has received 713 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Volkswagen Jetta 2002. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Volkswagen Jetta 2002 vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-16
- VIN: 3VWSB69M32M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was driving on the freeway and the airbags deployed. No one hit me and I don't hit anyone.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-12
- VIN: WVWSK61J62W
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE GOING 55 CAR DROPPED TORQUE AND GEARED DOWN FORCING CAR REV VERY HIGH RPMS, NOSE DIP. JERK ME INTO ON COMING LANE. LUCKILY NOTHING WAS COMING.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-19
- VIN: WVWSK61J62W
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ONE DAY WAS RUNNING 75 TODAY WON'T SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR TRANSMISSION HOLDBACK FEELS LIKE
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-16
- VIN: WVWSB61J12W
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT "JERKS" OR MAKES A SHAKING MOVEMENT. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT STAYS ON ALTHOUGH ALL DOORS HAVE BEEN OPENED AND CLOSED. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING. WHILE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THE REAR MIDDLE PASSENGER SEATBELT IS NOT USEABLE. THE DRIVER'S DOOR REMAINS UNLOCKED AFTER PRESSING THE "LOCK DOORS" BUTTON.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-30
- VIN: 3VWTH69M82M
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 START IT AS MY FUEL LEVEL APPROACHES 1/4, ESPECIALLY IF I AM PARKED ON AN INCLINE. HOWEVER, IT NEVER FAILS TO START ON THE SECOND TRY ONCE SOME FUEL HAS BEGUN MOVING THROUGH THE SYSTEM. FULLY REFUELING ALLEVIATES ALL PROBLEMS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-08
- VIN: 3VWSE69M92M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: KNOWN MELTING FUSE BOX ON TOP OF BATTERY. FROM SCHEMATICS, APPEARS S180 FUSE (COOLANT FAN) AS PREDOMINANT POINT OF FAILURE. ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED (VIA WEB) ACROSS NUMEROUS MODELS AND YEARS. CALLED VW FOR FIX; AS TECHS APPEAR VOID OF A GENERAL CONSENSUS TO PROBLEM/FIX. UNFORTUNATELY, VW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND/OR PROVIDE SOLUTION TO CUSTOMER(S). REFERS ME TO DEALER, WHICH IS OVER AN HOUR AWAY. JUST NEED INFO TO ORDER REPAIR KIT AND RESTORE VEHICLE INTEGRITY/SAFETY. CONCERNED AS THIS MAY BE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD; DUE TO THE VOLUME OF HEAT GENERATED BY WIRING WITHIN INTERNAL COMPARTMENT. IN TURN, I UNDERSTAND THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE NORMAL WARRANTY PERIOD. AS STATED, JUST WANT AN ANSWER TO REPAIR; HOWEVER, VW CUSTOMER CARE REP COMMENTED I SHOULD REPORTING THIS ISSUE IN HOPES TO DRAW ADDITIONAL ATTENTION OF OTHER OWNERS AND, EVENTUALLY, THE NHTSA TO GET VW TO RESPOND TO CUSTOMERS QUESTIONS.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-05
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3VWSB69M92M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-10
- VIN: 3VWRB69M52M
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE SHIFTER FIRST LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THEN LATER CAME COMPLETELY LOOSE IN TRAFFIC. THE VW PARTS DEPARTMENTS SAID THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SO MUCH THAT NO ONE WITHIN 200 MILES HAD THE PARTS IN STOCK AS THEY WERE SOLD OUT. VW REFUSED TO COOPERATE WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU IN RESOLUTION. THE BBB TOLD ME TO REPORT TO THE NHTSA>
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-01
- VIN: 3VWSE69M02M
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-18
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3VWSE69M92M
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKWAGEN JETTA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE WITH THE FRONT SEAT WARMERS ACTIVATED, THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS BURNED WHEN THE SEAT WARMER MALFUNCTIONED. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT NEEDED. THE FAILURE BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-19
- VIN: 3VWSE69M72M
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,677. .. UPDATED 12/22/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ONE HOSE WAS REPLACED AND THERE IS A HOLE IN ANOTHER HOSE, AND ALSO MISSING BRACKETS. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-08
- VIN: 3VWSE69M82M
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-04
- VIN: 3VWTH69M92M
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WATER PUMP REPLACED, TIRES ALWAYS HAVE ISSUES BECAUSE OF THE RIM DESIGN, CODE ERRORS, REAR RODS REPLACED, MUFFLER, MISFIRING, RADIATOR ECT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3VWSB69M32M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE WINDOWS WERE STEAMING. IN ADDITION, THE DASHBOARD WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURNED HAND INJURY, BUT DID NOT NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-20
- VIN: 3VWSE69M42M
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 MILES ON IT.
AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-24
- VIN: 3VWSK69M72M
- Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER SIMILAR RECALLS THAT THEY'VE HAD ON OTHER MODELS OF THEIRS AND THAT TO FIX MY PROBLEM I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE WHICH WOULD COST ME OVER SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS IS A VERY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM FOR VW, THEY'VE KNOWN ABOUT IT FOR YEARS BUT JUST LIKE THE PROBLEM THEY'RE HAVING RIGHT NOW WITH THE SOFTWARE, THEY'VE KEPT THIS QUIET.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-06
- VIN: 3VWSK69M02M
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: 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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-07
- VIN: 3VWTG69M32M
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: WVWSK61J12W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE AND FIRE UNDERNEATH THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT BOX. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH THE CHILD BEFORE THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FILED A FIRE REPORT AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-27
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3VWSP69M32M
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE REACHING HOME, I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF ENGINE, SMELL OF HEATED PLASTIC, AND THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LITE ON. SWITCHED OFF THE CAR AND OPENED THE HOOD. NOTED THAT THE SMOKE AND SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE PLASTIC FUSE BOX THAT IS ON THE TOP OF THE BATTERY AND THAT THE FUSE BOX COVER HAD BURNT HOLE. THE WIRE FROM THE ALTERNATOR TO ONE OF THE FUSES IN THE FUSE BOX HAD MELTED THE PLASTIC. I REPLACED THE FUSE BOX, CLEANED THE WIRE AND ATTACHED IT BACK. ON 6/23/15, I WAS UNABLE TO START THE CAR. THE BATTERY WAS WEAK AND NOTED THAT ONE OF THE FUSES IN THE BOX HAD MELTED THE PLASTIC.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-12
- Fire: 1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-16
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3VWTH69M52M
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS FLASHING AND MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ABOUT TO SWITCH LANES TO PULL OVER AND I LOST POWER, BRAKES, AND STEERING. I JUST MADE IT INTO A PARKING LOT ABOUT FIVE FEET FROM A BUILDING WHEN MY CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED SMOKING. I POPPED MY HOOD BUT IT WOULDN'T COME OPEN. WITHIN ABOUT A MINUTE AND A HALF MY HOOD STARTED MELTING SPARKS WERE FALLING FROM THE UNDERNEATH OF MY CAR AND THROUGH THE GRILL I COULD SEE A SMALL FIRE. WITHIN TWO MINUTES MY CAR WAS ON FIRE! I HAD TO CALL TO FIRE DEPARTMENT AND MY CAR IS COMPLETELY TOTALED AND BURNT TO A CRISP ! BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME A VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER JUST HAPPENED TO DRIVE BY AND FIRE EXTINGUISHED IT BUT IT DIDN'T DO A THING. NOW I AM OUT MY CAR...MY LIVELY HOOD..AND THE $4500 I SPENT 1 YEAR AGO. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-02
- VIN: WVWSB61J82W
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHERS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,500.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-01
- VIN: WVWSB61J82W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THIS IS A FOLLOWUP ON MY NHTSA COMPLAINT WITH ODI 10660489. I WOULD LIKE TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V584000 WHICH PRECISELY DESCRIBES THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE ENCOUNTERED WITH MY JETTA. PLEASE NOTE THAT MY JETTA IS ALSO A 2002 MODEL AS NOTED IN THE ABOVE CAMPAIGN. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-01
- VIN: WVWSB61J82W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: FIRST INTERMITTENT AND THEN INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.. *TR
Volkswagen Jetta 2002 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the Volkswagen Jetta 2002.
- Manufacturer: The Gates Corporation
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
- Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
- Manufacturer: CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Summary: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
- Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
- Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.
- Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.
- Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
- Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
- Remedy: THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
- Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Negative Volkswagen Jetta 2002 car reviews
Positive Volkswagen Jetta 2002 car reviews
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For a 4 cylinder, it's surprisingly peppy! Although I do sometimes wish I had splurged for the 1.8, I still absolutely love my Jetta and wouldn't trade it for the world. The leather/cold weather package (including heated seats!) is definitely worth the price of the car altogether, not to mention the reliability. Even a year later, all of our friends are still jealous. It's clear that those Germans really know what they're doing!
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Before I bought my Jetta, I was considering the BMW 325i. After comparing both, I found that for everyday use, the Jetta drives just as nicely as the 325i. It looks great, is fun to drive, and has great power from the VR6 engine with a super smooth transmission. There is no other car out there the size of the Jetta that offers such a great combination of looks, features, and the German feel with a V6 engine at this price.
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I love this car! It's been my trusty companion for two years and I've put 85,000 miles on it. I take good care of it by changing the oil and rotating the tires, and it just keeps on running without any problems. Plus, it gets an amazing 50 mpg! With gas prices at $3.00/gallon, this car is a no-brainer. It's fun to drive, peppy, and has great fuel economy.
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I really like the interior of this car, it has plenty of useful features and a good design. The exterior looks great too. However, I have had some issues with reliability since the day I got it. Unfortunately, it has been in the shop at least once a month and repairs on German cars can be expensive. The check engine light seems to be on more than it is off. If you are considering buying a Volkswagen, it might be a good idea to have some extra money and a backup car just in case.
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my 2002 VW Jetta VR6 GLX. I bought it back in late 2005, just before the new models hit the dealerships. I knew I was paying a bit more for a VW, but this model had all the extras that reflected the price. The pick-up for a small sedan without aftermarket enhancements has to be one of the best! While the fuel economy isn't great, it's a V6 so that's to be expected. I've done minimal maintenance and the car is still running great. The only downside is that it doesn't have Mp3 capability, but I guess since it's a 2002 that wasn't an option. Wouldn't it be amazing if they made the Jetta in an AWD model? Thanks for listening!
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Guiseppe Hayes 2024-11-22
My wife and I purchased this car with 45k miles on it. Unfortunately, we have experienced several mechanical issues since day one. The car died just 7 days after we bought it, and we have had ongoing problems with the engine light, passenger door, trunk release, and catalytic converter. Despite replacing the engine mount, the engine light remains on and the car shakes excessively. The car is currently in the shop and requires a new wheel bearing and complete tune-up, which will cost $1200. We have had to fix the car four times this year alone, and it requires an oil change every 1500 miles. Regrettably, our experience with this VW has been disappointing and we will not be purchasing from them again.
Otto Cronin 2024-11-14
This car has unfortunately had many problems, resulting in frequent and expensive repairs. It seems that most of these repairs can only be done by VW. In the last 15 months alone, there have been issues with the valve body costing $2600, overheating costing $440, the AC cooling fan costing $625, and a new water pump costing $920. Additionally, there have been other issues such as rear joint bearings, engine light coming on, cheap plastic on the interior, broken knobs, broken armrest, door handle material peeling off, radio quitting and only VW having the special key to replace the fuse, and greasy insulation oozing from the doors. Unfortunately, there were also a half dozen recalls in the first couple of years, including power windows and brakes. It is worth noting that the resale value of this car is not great, and it tends to depreciate faster than other brands once the warranty is out.
Rylan Emard 2024-11-08
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Valentin Schumm 2024-10-19
I really enjoyed this car when I first got it. It was so cute and I loved the turbo engine and heated seats. However, after a year of ownership, I started experiencing some issues. Unfortunately, I've had to spend quite a bit of money on repairs, especially in the last two years. The interior features are mostly made of plastic and tend to break easily, which is a shame. Additionally, the backseat can be a bit cramped for adult passengers. Despite these issues, I still have a soft spot for this car.
Garret Kling 2024-09-29
This car has experienced several issues, including heated seats catching fire and the engine needing replacement at only 70000 miles. Despite regular maintenance, these problems have been a source of frustration. It is not recommended to purchase this vehicle.