2002 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 152 complaints for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 152 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 34,000 miles 105 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 42 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 15 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 105 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 10 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Purchased used 2002 VW jetta 1.8 turbo (5 speed) with 34,000 miles still under warranty. Taken to dealership for blown fuses (cigarette lighter), trunk latch, center console, and transmission repairs. Fuse problem was ongoing. Within a few months, a local mechanic installed a small boost gauge on the dash, which was wired into a 10 amp fuse. Within five days, the car was being backed out of the driveway when smoke began pouring from all the dash vents.
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 volkswagen jetta. While entering the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake warning light was illuminated and the windows were steaming. In addition, the dashboard was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report and a police report were filed. The contact sustained a burned hand injury, but did not need medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
- Air bags 110 complaints
- Engine 106 complaints
- Seats 102 complaints
- Air conditioning & heating 87 complaints
- Transmission 71 complaints
- Lighting 62 complaints
- Brakes 57 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 46 complaints