2002 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
636 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 220 | 35% | 14,795 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 135 | 21% | 55,240 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 55 | 9% | 80,500 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 47 | 7% | 54,276 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 32 | 5% | 54,900 mi |
| Structure → | 30 | 5% | 45,540 mi |
| Visibility → | 27 | 4% | 46,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 25 | 4% | 65,253 mi |
| Equipment → | 17 | 3% | — |
| Suspension → | 16 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 16 | 3% | 55,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 15 | 2% | 118,000 mi |
| Seats → | 15 | 2% | 53,215 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 15 | 2% | 121,562 mi |
| Engine → | 13 | 2% | 131,400 mi |
| Tires → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 8 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.