2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Jetta Wagon years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon. That is the most of any Jetta Wagon model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 126,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | 126,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While going 55 car dropped torque and geared down forcing car rev very high rpms, nose dip. Jerk me into on coming lane. Luckily nothing was coming.
One day was running 75 today won't shift out of 2nd gear transmission holdback feels like
Other Volkswagen Jetta Wagon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Jetta Wagon | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Jetta Wagon | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jetta Wagon model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.