2002 Volkswagen Jetta Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 702 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,370miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, 1% of the 702 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,370 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 inadvertently hit a pot hole. The pot hole was probably a little deeper than most. The driver's side-curtain airbag, the seat side airbag and the seatbelt tensioner were deployed. There was no damage to the car. There was no immediate danger to me. I did not lose control of the car even with the startling deployment of the safety systems. I was told by the guy in one of the body shops that I went to to get estimates that vws and bmws are known for their touchy airbag systems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10220682, filed 2008-03, 90,700 miles“I have had this problem and from what I have read on forums online which is quit disturbing hundreds of other people have as well. There is water that forms on both the front passenger floor and sometimes the rear floor during rains. It is supposedly clogged drains. Shouldn't these drains be big enough to handle the flow of debris and water. It has happened in a lot of different models of vw according to the forums. And I am under a 2 year vw warranty but supposedly this isn't' covered according to the dealer. This could have ruined electronic stuff in my car or could as it gets wet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188421, filed 2007-04, 75,000 miles“While the vehicle is in motion, it jerks or makes a shaking movement. While the vehicle is in motion, the door ajar light stays on although all doors have been opened and closed. While stationary, the vehicle brake light is not working. While stationary and in motion, the vehicle's check engine light stays on. The rear middle passenger seatbelt is not useable. The driver's door remains unlocked after pressing the lock doors button.”
NHTSA complaint #11131795, filed 2018-09, 230,000 miles“Water ingress to interior of vehicle during rain. Front and rear footwells flooded, seems to be a common complaint. View internet search under Jetta water leaks.”
NHTSA complaint #10252767, filed 2008-12, 84,041 miles“Just checking my VIN to compare my own research with my immobilized vehicle to the results I receive from this site because I'm not sure who can or is willing to help me answer my questions other than the actual person in charge at the specific department of a company that I have questions with.”
NHTSA complaint #10638291, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 10167177Oct 31, 2019The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10166778Oct 1, 2019Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
- 10239210Dec 8, 2014Quick Reference Update Guide
- 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…
- 10240605Oct 15, 2013P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
- 10240597Sep 18, 20131999-2002 Jetta, Golf and GTI with VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 33% |
| 2025 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 11 | 16% |
| 2020 | 13 | 24% |
| 2019 | 95 | 17% |
| 2018 | 9 | 28% |
| 2017 | 25 | 16% |
| 2016 | 36 | 22% |
| 2015 | 34 | 18% |
| 2014 | 72 | 19% |
| 2013 | 98 | 19% |
| 2012 | 107 | 21% |
| 2011 | 67 | 11% |
| 2010 | 46 | 5% |
| 2009 | 35 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 21 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
148 complaintsAir bags
108 complaintsEngine cooling
104 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
103 complaintsSeats
101 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsExterior lighting
50 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsEquipment
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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