2002 Volkswagen Passat Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 636 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,020miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat, 1% of the 636 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,020 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.
“Shoulder belt in center rear position is fully retracted and locked, making it unusable. Unknown cause this time. This is the second time it happened to us. The first time, we folded down the rear seat for cargo and then were unable to pull it back up. The first time, the retractor was replaced under warranty. Estimate to replace it this time is $450. Additional reports of the problem were found in discussion groups on the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10294188, filed 2009-12, 68,000 miles“Failure of air bag system caused by failure of the micro switch in driver's seat belt buckle. Fault occurred at 52,000 miles, at 104% of the original warranty. Manufacturer refused to acknowledge responsibility for failure by replacing part. Car had never been in an accident or any other traumatic event.”
NHTSA complaint #10157865, filed 2006-05, 52,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 12% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 13% |
| 1990 | 7 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat
220 complaintsEngine cooling
135 complaintsFuel system
73 complaintsBrakes
72 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsEquipment
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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