2002 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The fuel gasket decided to crack on the top of the sending unit that sends diesel to the engine. It filled the top and spilled down over the tank onto the concrete. $250 repair for the gasket + labor not at a dealership. It's probably a fire hazard and vw should recall the gaskets.”
filed Jun 20, 2011
“Vehicle lost power at highway speed. Further application of the throttle caused the transmission to second from fourth, causing the vehicle to rapidly decelerate from 70 to 40 mph, at which point the engine resumed normal operation. This happened several times in the span of an hour, and is…”
filed Apr 18, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jetta | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Jetta | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 Jetta | 12 | 8% |
| 2016 Jetta | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 Jetta | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Jetta | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Jetta | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Jetta | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 Jetta | 15 | 2% |
| 2010 Jetta | 31 | 4% |
| 2009 Jetta | 31 | 3% |
| 2008 Jetta | 6 | 3% |
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.