2002 Volkswagen Jetta equipment problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 21, 2009
“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…”
filed Feb 19, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
V941901201152119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 12, 2022Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
V871806201994714 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 12, 2020Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
V941901201152115 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2020
Equipment problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jetta | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Jetta | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Jetta | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Jetta | 17 | 2% |
| 2009 Jetta | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Jetta | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 Jetta | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 Jetta | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 Jetta | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 Jetta | 9 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.