2002 Volkswagen Jetta suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Water pump replaced, tires always have issues because of the rim design, code errors, rear rods replaced, muffler, misfiring, radiator ect.”
filed Jun 2, 2016
“My right front coil spring snapped due to a defective spring. I opened my car door and sat in my car and heard a loud bang. It turned out that 1/2 of a coil snapped off of my right front spring. It looks like rust was not an issue and the spring was defective and failed. I'm glad I was not driving…”
filed May 3, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jetta | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Jetta | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Jetta | 14 | 3% |
| 2017 Jetta | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Jetta | 14 | 7% |
| 2014 Jetta | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 Jetta | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 Jetta | 10 | 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.