2002 Volkswagen GTI Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,638miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Volkswagen GTI, 3% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,638 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2002 vw GTI 337 that was purchased on 7/2/02. I had 7777 miles when a coilpack went out rendering the car undrivable. Volkswagen of america knows that this is a very common problem with their coilpacks and have not issued a recall on them. If my wife were in the car when this happened and she was left stranded on the side of the road, no telling what could have happened. Right now vw will only replace the bad coilback but not the other three (4 cyl). So driving the car is this state will only pose another risk for future problems and hazzards. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000914, filed 2003-01, 7,777 miles“Driving my car for a while, I start noticing the smell of burned rubber from the engine and when is cooling down and I do not know what the problem is.”
NHTSA complaint #11084922, filed 2018-04“Widespread problem known by manufacturer- apparently only repairing as part fails. Unacceptable- should be replaced on a recall-type basis for known problem. Safety related due to sudden nature of part failure causing driver distraction. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #767151, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10253215Jun 4, 2014Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10241310Mar 18, 2014Software Version Management
- 10253214Mar 8, 2014Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10239202Feb 25, 2014Quick Reference Update Guide
- 10239789Jan 24, 2014To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine…
- 10240597Sep 18, 20131999-2002 Jetta, Golf and GTI with VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System.
- 10238960Apr 8, 2013To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not…
- 10238959Apr 8, 2013To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not…
- 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10036493Sep 30, 2010Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). Update to existing technical bulletin. No production change required. All models.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 28% |
| 2023 | 2 | 33% |
| 2022 | 5 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 13% |
| 2019 | 37 | 21% |
| 2018 | 2 | 12% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 15% |
| 2015 | 20 | 21% |
| 2014 | 3 | 30% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 | 1 | 13% |
| 2004 | 1 | 14% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 1 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 10% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volkswagen GTI
42 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsWheels
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen GTI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology