2002 Volkswagen Jetta engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 106 complaints for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 106 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 78 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 10
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 21 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 78 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 53,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 10 deaths.
What owners wrote
I have been going to board walk volkswagen dealer in richardson and rusty wallace volkswagen in garland, texas for my repair for my car for more than 8 times. The car is still not repaired and I am very frustrated. The problem is that when I start my car, it shakes really bad I would have to warm it up for 5 minutes. Sometimes the car dies while I am driving. I wrote a complaint letter to the rusty wallace because I purchased my vehicle there and the service manager (dan turk) seems to be avoiding my phone calls.
2 times I had to replace a faulty 02 sensor 1st time engine temp sensor. Rear left light burned out 3-4 times within 80 000km. Said it's easier to replace then find the problem at dealership. Have done oil consumption tests 1 litre of oil per 3161km. Saying that this normal. This dealership have recommended flushing the engine. Changing the grade of oil. Do not drive in rush hour traffic. Most of the consumption occurs on the highway and not in traffic. Change the oil instead of 8000 km at 5000km???
Other problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
- Electrical system 152 complaints
- Air bags 110 complaints
- Seats 102 complaints
- Air conditioning & heating 87 complaints
- Transmission 71 complaints
- Lighting 62 complaints
- Brakes 57 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 46 complaints