2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 711 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Jetta model years with reports.
Of the 2002 reports, 32 involved a crash and 71 involved a fire. 75 people were injured and 10 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 7, 2014
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Campaign 14E007000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderMar 29, 2007
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Campaign 07E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchFeb 20, 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 07V063000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchMay 24, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 06V183000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, hazard flashing warning lights, switchDec 16, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.
THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 04V584000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchFeb 20, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 04V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipJan 31, 2002
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 02V031000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
149 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, May 21, 2003
I WANT TO KNOW WHY NHTSA HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT THE VW IGNITION COIL FAILURES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE --THE CAR CAN DIE AT ANY MOMENT, AT ANY SPEED, UNDER ANY CONDITIONS-- BUT APPARENTLY THE AGENCY DOES NOT CARE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR ANY DISTANCE GREATER THAN 20 MILES FOR FEAR OF BEING STRANDED FOR HOURS (I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA). VW HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE, ESSENTIALLY TELLING CONSUMERS THAT THEY MUST WAIT UNTIL A FAILURE OCCURS BEFORE A FIX WILL BE OFFERED. THIS PLACES MANY AT RISK NEEDLESSLY. I WOULD APPRECIATE A FOLLOW-UP AS TO WHY THERE IS NO ACTION BEING TAKEN. *JB
Electrical system, May 20, 2003
IGNITION COILS ON THE VW JETTA HAVE FAILED TWICE. THE COMPUTER MODULE ON THE CAR HAS ALSO BEEN REPROGRAMMED IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE IGNITION COILS FAIL, THE CAR IS UNSAFE AND NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. IGNITION COIL FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD BE INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS. PLEASE MAKE VW ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY. *NLM
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, May 1, 2003
IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS MY 2002 JETTA 1.8T HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR FAULTY COIL PACKS AND NOW I NEED ALL NEW FUEL INJECTORS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. I HAVE HAD 2 NEW SETS OF REDESIGNED COIL PACKS AND I STILL GET AN ENGINE LIGHT CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE POWER AND RUN ROUGH, NOT SOMETHING YOU WANT HAPPENING TO YOU WHILE DRIVING 65 MILES A HOUR ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. I WISH VOLKSWAGEN WOULD ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE REALLY GETS HURT. *NLM
Electrical system, Apr 17, 2003
A FAULTY IGNITION COIL CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FAULTY COIL PACK. *NLM *TS
Electrical system, Apr 7, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 2 IGNITION COILS FAILED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS ON 11/30/02 AT 9500 MILES AND THE SECOND FAILURE WAS ON 01/18/03 AT 11000 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THEY WILL ONLY REPLACE DEFECTIVE COILS WHEN THEY FAIL. *NLM
Electrical system, Apr 2, 2003
IGNITION COIL FAILURE.
Electrical system, Mar 25, 2003
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN ONE MONTH THAT I HAVE TAKEN MY 2002 VW JETTA WAGON IN FOR REPAIR FOR THE IGNITION COIL PROBLEM. HOW CAN A CAR MANUFACTURER ALLOW SOMEONE TO DRIVE AROUND IN A UNSAFE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU OR THE DEALER CAN NOT PREDICT WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN NEXT? THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED, BUT THE CORPORATIONS ALWAYS WIN.
Electrical system, Mar 24, 2003
THERE WAS A WIDESPREAD SAFETY ISSUE OF THE PASSAT AND AUDI. THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER MANUFACTURER ADMITTED THAT ALL 4 IGNITION COILS IN THESE VEHICLE'S WERE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE AND ARE LIKELY TO FAIL UNLESS THE PART IS REPLACED WITH NON DEFECTIVE COILS. DESPITE THIS ADMISSION, NEITHER VOLKSWAGEN OR THE CONSUMER'S DEALER WILL TAKE THE STEPS TO REMEDY, UNLESS FAILURE OCCURS. AT WHICH TIME, ONLY THE FAILED COIL WILL BE REPLACED, LEAVING THE VEHICLE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FAILURE THREE OR MORE TIMES. SCC *JB
Electrical system, Mar 20, 2003
NAR 03-24-2003 MR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP ON 6 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME STALLING PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AFTER COMING TO A STOP. AFTER THE FIFTH VISIT THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION COIL AND THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE NO OTHER PROBLEMS, HOWEVER THAT PROVED NOT TO BE TRUE. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER ANOTHER PART WAS REPLACED WITH THE SAME RESULTS. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Mar 18, 2003
THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER STATED THE IGNITION COIL WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE OVER HEATED, AND THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A RUPTURED COOLANT PUMP. *TS *JB
Electrical system, Feb 27, 2003
HELLO. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE 2002 JETTA 1.8T. I PURCHASED MINE IN MAY 2002 FROM CURRAN VW IN STRATFORD, CT. WITH JUST 400 MILES ON THE CAR, AN IGNITION COIL MALFUNCTIONED, AND THE SHIFTING PERFORMANCE WAS VERY POOR. IN NOVEMBER, THE SECOND IGNITION COIL MALFUNCTIONED. I WAS PLACED IN A RENTAL FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS. MADE THE TRIP BACK TO MA TO PICK UP THE CAR, GOT BACK TO CT JUST TO HAVE THE THIRD IGNITION COIL MALFUNCTION, LESS THAN ONE WEEK LATER. THEN, TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR BEGAN, ONCE AGAIN, TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND LOSE POWER ON I-95 AT 6:30AM ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS FORCED TO TAKE THE CAR DOWN TO 20MPH. I DROPPED THE CAR OFF AT VW FOR INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE AND THAT IT WAS NOT THE IGNITION COIL, BUT THAT THEY RESET THE COMPUTER FOR MY PEACE OF MIND. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT DESPITE WHAT I'VE READ ABOUT THE RECENT RECALL RE: THE IGNITION COILS THAT I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THEY FAILED BEFORE HAVING ANY REPLACED. (THE ONE REPLACED LAST MAY WAS REPLACED WITH THE SAME POOR QUALITY COIL.) IT'S ABOUT A WEEK LATER AND THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED FOR THE 4TH IGNITION COIL FAILURE. I CAN'T TAKE IT. I FEEL TOTALLY UNSAFE IN THIS CAR. I DRIVE IN THE SLOW LANE SO AS TO BE CLOSE TO THE BREAK DOWN LANE. HOW ANYONE CAN SAY THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE IS BEYOND ME, WHEN THE CAR SIGNIFICANTLY LOSES POWER WITH NO WARNING - AND ON A HIGHWAY WHERE CARS ARE TRAVELING AT 60-80 MPH! THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED. THIS CAR WAS A TOTAL WASTE OF $25K+. WHAT A TERRIBLE FIRST NEW CAR BUYING EXPERIENCE.*JB
Steering, Electrical system, Structure, Tires, Equipment, Feb 13, 2003
THE COILS ON MY 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS 1.8T ARE BURNING OUT. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA HAS INFORMED ME THAT RATHER THAN REPLACE ALL 4 COILS, I MUST WAIT UNTIL EACH COIL BURNS OUT BEFORE THEY WILL REPLACE IT. I HAVE A LETTER FROM THEM AS WELL STATING THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT CAN NOT DO ANYTHING MORE ABOUT IT DUE TO A LACK OF COILS IN STOCK. I GUESS THE LETTER IS A WAY TO SHUT THE CUSTOMERS UP. APPARENTLY THIS IS HAPPENING TO OVER 500,000 PEOPLE LAST I HEARD. I WANT THIS COMPLAINT LOGGED AND A PERSONAL NOTE ADDED AND DIRECTED TO VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA (IF POSSIBLE), "I WILL NOT RENEW MY LEASE ON THIS LEMON AND I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER VOLKSWAGEN AGAIN." THE COIL ISSUE IS JUST ONE OF THE ISSUES I'M HAVING WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE DATE BELOW IS THE LAST TIME I WENT IN FOR COIL REPLACEMENT AND GOT TO WORK LATE.
Electrical system, Feb 5, 2003
MY 2002 JETTA HAS HAD THREE IGNITION COILS REPLACED IN THREE SEPERATE INCIDENTS. EACH TIME THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED LEAVING ME STRANDED. VW HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THEY HAVE A COIL PROBLEM BUT HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE THE REMAINING COIL STATING THAT THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT UNTIL IT FAILS. WITH THE HIGH LIKELIHOOD THAT THIS COIL WILL FAIL JUST LIKE THE OTHERS WHICH WERE INSTALLED AT THE SAME TIME, VW'S ATTITUDE SHOWS A COMPLETE LACK OF REGARD FOR THEIR CUSTOMER'S SAFETY. FORTUNATELY, UP TO NOW THE FAILURES HAVE ONLY COST ME TIME AND FRUSTRATION. UNTIL VW CAN DO THE RIGHT THING, I FEEL LIKE I'M DRIVING A TICKING TIME BOMB.
Electrical system, Feb 4, 2003
VEHICLE WOULD LOSS POWER DUE TO A COIL PACK FAILURE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Electrical system, Feb 3, 2003
THE DEFECT IS A FAULTY ENGINE COIL PACK. DEALER CHANGE THE FAULTY COIL PACK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Electrical system, Feb 3, 2003
I PURCHASED A 2002 VW JETTA 1.8T DURING THE SUMMER, 2002. I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN MADE AWARE OF A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT WITH THE IGNITION COILS THAT VW IS FAILING TO DO A RECALL TO REPAIR. WHILE MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT VW CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, I AM AWARE OF PUBLICIZED AUTO OCCURRENCES THAT POINT TO A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF THIS IS NOT REPAIRED. A RECALL IS ESSENTIAL IN ORDER TO REPAIR THIS AND CORRECT THIS PROBLEM ASAP.
Electrical system, Feb 3, 2003
I PURCHASED A 2002 VW JETTA 1.8T DURING THE SUMMER, 2002. I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN MADE AWARE OF A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT WITH THE IGNITION COILS THAT VW IS FAILING TO DO A RECALL TO REPAIR. WHILE MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT VW CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, I AM AWARE OF PUBLICIZED AUTO OCCURRENCES THAT POINT TO A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF THIS IS NOT REPAIRED. A RECALL IS ESSENTIAL IN ORDER TO REPAIR THIS AND CORRECT THIS PROBLEM ASAP.
Electrical system, Feb 3, 2003
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY 2002 VOLKSWAGON JETTA 1.8T THAT HAS BEEN TOWED TWICE TO REPAIR FAULTY ENGINE COILS. VOLKSWAGON REFUSED TO REPLACE ALL FOR COILS AND SAYS THE ONLY WAY THEY WILL REPLACE THEM IS IF THEY FAIL.
Electrical system, Feb 3, 2003
TWO OF MY IGNITION COILS FAILED AND I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 JETTA 1.8T. I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE ALL THE DEFECTIVE COILS REPLACED BUT I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINS THAT VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOT REPLACE THESE BECAUSE NOT ENOUGH PARTS HAVE BEEN PRODUCED. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO HAVE A CAR THAT IS ONLY ONE YEAR OLD TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY VOLKSWAGEN WOULDN'T DO A VOLUNTARY RECALL ON THESE AS THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE WIDESPREAD. I AM HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE I RECEIVED (COLONICAL VOLKSWAGEN, WESTOBOROUGH MA) BUT DISAPPOINTED IN THE MANUFACTUER FOR NOT STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE AND NOTIFYING OWNERS BEFORE THEIR CAR LEAVES THEM STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
Electrical system, Feb 3, 2003
I HAD MY FIRST IGNITION COIL PACK FAIL A FEW DAYS AGO. THE DEALER WAS GREAT AND VERY PREPARED TO HANDLE THIS PROBLEM THE BEST THEY COULD, HOWEVER VW CANNOT MAKE THE PARTS FAST ENOUGH TO SATISFY THE DEMAND AND I WILL HAVE A LOANER CAR FOR AT LEAST 3 WEEKS. I KNOW THAT VW WILL ONLY REPLACE THE COIL THAT FAILED SO I GUESS I CAN LOOK FORWARD TO THIS HAPPENING SEVERAL TIMES IN THE FUTURE. GREAT. I AM DISAPPOINTED AND MAD THAT VW KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE ALL 4 LEAVING ME TO BREAK DOWN AGAIN.
Electrical system, Feb 3, 2003
I OWN A VW JETTA 1.8T. IT HAS JUST OVER 14,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY TO WORK, THE CAR STARTED SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AND THEN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CAME ON. I WAS AMOST RUN DOWN BY A TRUCK BEHIND ME, AS THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER QUICKLY. VW REFUSED TO REVEAL ANY INFORMATION AND THE DEALER TOOK THREE DAYS TO ATTEND TO THE CAR AND REFUSED TO PROVIDE A LOANER CAR. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN OK IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCEPT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION COIL AND I FELT EXTREMELY CHEATED TO FIND OUT THAT VW AND THEIR DEALERS WERE AWARE OF THESE PROBLEMS IN 1.8T MODELS ALL ALONG, BUT HAVE REFUSED TO RECALL THESE CARS OR PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE TO THEIR CONSUMERS. VW WILL NOT REPLACE ALL THE IGNITION COILS, JUST THE ONES THAT FAILED. NOW I AM VERY WORRIED THAT I WILL BE RUN OVER THE NEXT TIME ANOTHER IGNITION COIL HAPPENS TO FAIL WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. SHOULDNT VW BE MADE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR FAULTS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY FOR TRYING TO DECIEVE THEIR CUSTOMERS?
Electrical system, Feb 2, 2003
IGNITION COIL PACK FAILED, RESULTING IN GREATLY REDUCED POWER. WOULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS HAD I BEEN IN TRAFFIC. I UNDERSTAND THAT FREQUENTLY THEY FAIL IN MULTIPLES ON THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE, DISABLING THE CAR COMPLETELY. *JB
Electrical system, Feb 1, 2003
IGNITION COIL FAILURE ON 2002 VW JETTA. CAR MUST BE TOWED IF IT IS ANY DISTANCE FROM DEALERSHIP. HAS NO POWER WHEN FAILURE OCCURS...SAFETY ISSUE ON A HIGHWAY, WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. SAFETY ISSUE FOR A WOMAN WAITING ALONE ON THE ROAD SIDE FOR A TOW. CAN NOT DRIVE A CAR WITH 9000 MILES WITH ANY CONFIDENCE THAT IT WILL NOT PUT ME IN DANGER THAT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL. TS
Electrical system, Jan 30, 2003
I OWN A 2002 JETTA 1.8T AND TWO OF MY FOUR IGNITION COILS HAVE FAILED. VW HAS TOLD ME THAT THEY CAN ONLY REPLACE ONES THAT ARE BROKEN AND REFUSE TO REPLACE THE REMAINING TWO COILS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE BECAUSE I HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE OTHER TWO WILL FAIL AND THE MOST LIKELY WILL (AS I AM TOLD BY MY VW SERVICE ADVISOR)!!!
Electrical system, Jan 30, 2003
COIL PACK FAILED ON VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2002, LUCKILY IT DIED ON START UP AND NOT WHILE TRAVELING. CAR HAS 4 COIL PACKS, DEALER ONLY REPACED ONE. VW HAS NUMEROUS CARS WITH SAME FAILURE, NUMEROUS TIMES. REQUESTED THEY REPLACE ALL COIL PACKS, THEY SAID NO. THEY AGREED WITH ME THAT THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE CAR WILL FAIL AGAIN. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT FAILS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ? !