2002 Volkswagen Passat Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 636 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,976miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat, 0% of the 636 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,976 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.
“Volkswagen Passat 4 motion. Purchased to use in sometimes snowy upstate new york. Wheels rims fill with ice and mud and throw tire balance off. This causes excessive vibration while driving. This happened repeatedly for two winters. Both vw dealer and independent tire shop confirm a design flaw in the wheel/rim alllow for the buildup. The tires have to be taken off and the buildup removed. Volkswagon customer support contacted for two years but no acknowledgment that they have a problem or will do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10063979, filed 2004-03, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10236447Feb 8, 2016Corrosion on wheel arch.
- 10121112Feb 8, 2016Document discusses issues with The wheel liner touches the arch area of the fender and rubs off the paint in the contact area. The corrosion is caused by dirt accumulations and…
- 10238040Dec 10, 2014Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch
- 10070367Dec 10, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10238039Nov 24, 2014Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch
- 10122613Nov 24, 2014Technical Bulletin (Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch): The wheel liner touches the arch area of the fender and rubs off the paint in the contact area. The corrosion is…
- 10070366Nov 24, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10238972Jun 6, 2014The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When…
- 10120155Jun 6, 2014Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This…
- 10238966May 31, 2013After replacing a Bosch 5.7 ABS module, refer to the table below to determine correct module coding value based on vehicle PR codes. Listed login code must be entered under…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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