2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Passat Wagon years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Passat Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 151,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Volkswagen Passat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 43% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 103,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat 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.
Fuel leaking from fitting on top of tank near fuel level sending unit.
Didnt explain fully the first time, so here goes. My vw has engine failure, vw had a lawsuit against them some years back because of a engine sludge problem. The engine ran hot because it was a turbo powered engine, plus not having enough oil to keep it cool. Causing the oil to breakdown and make…
Engine failure, car was driving perfect no problems. All of a sudden it starts vibrating and shaking out of control. Called my mechanic he told me to bring it by, i started on my way to drive to the shop so he could take a look. Car died 1 mile from shop while i was driving in traffic. I was going…
Motor vehicle light: abs brake light on. Mechanics tell me these computer are always defective. Repair cost 750.00. Mileage 235,000. Lots of costly repairs. Light cannot be reset so i have to pay the above amount to fix it and be able to resell it. This abs has barely been used. Company should fix…
I was driving up somewhat of a hill and had to slow down due to a bit of traffic flow. I had realized i was a little closer than i thought so i braked a little harder than usual. My brakes were grabbing on tightly to the ground like they should but then seemed to have given out at the last couple…
Other Volkswagen Passat Wagon years
← 2001 Passat Wagon · 2003 Passat Wagon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Passat Wagon | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 Passat Wagon | 11 | 3 |
| 2006 Passat Wagon | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Passat Wagon | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Passat Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Passat Wagon | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passat Wagon model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.