2002 Volkswagen Passat cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 16 complaints for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Numberous problems with vehicle. After bumping noise, engine revved, car lurched forward and accelerated to a rapid speed. The mlp light cam on several times. The radio did not work. The radio was repaired and broke again then was replaced. The consumer stated that she found standing water in the car on the back right side under the front seat. The air pollen filter was cracked . Filter and carpet was replaced.
Manufacturer's fastened car mat ends exactly where the accelerator pedal meets the floor when fully depressed and caught the pedal. This causes the car to continue to accelerate.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat
- Electrical system 223 complaints
- Engine 143 complaints
- Fuel system 78 complaints
- Brakes 77 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints