2002 Volkswagen Passat suspension problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Headlight pigtails have melted ,fuel pump has gone ,and the plastic reservoir peice from my coolant pump has melted off driver side wiper arm bar has malfunctioned”
filed Aug 28, 2018
“Broken left front suspension coil spring - spontaneously broken - car left undriven in closed private garage for ~2 weeks, found after ~2 weeks listing at left front corner with left front coil spring broken.”
filed Mar 23, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Passat | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Passat | 16 | 7% |
| 2014 Passat | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 Passat | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Passat | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Passat | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 Passat | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat
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.