2002 Volkswagen Passat electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 223 complaints for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 223 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 14,000 miles 147 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 18
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 97 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 147 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 14,000 miles, and 84% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 18 fires, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
1 year old VW passat, twice same problem with coil, broken turbo, it is on warranty but how many times can one go to dealer with a car which has 15000 miles ,
Coil pack #2 failed upon warm start after having sat for approximately 20 minutes. Mil was flashing indicating a serious problem. Drove car on three cylinders less than 2 miles to home, and called VW customer service to coordinate towing and dealer. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770849
Other problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat
- 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
- Cruise control 16 complaints