42 problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2002 Passat.
Ingnition coils failed on my Passat with 5000 miles on it.
Consumer notice while traveling vehicle jerking and bucking. Vehicle was towed to dealer, technician notice ignition cole need to be replace. Please provide further information. Ph.
Notice this has happened on a number of Passat's and they are listed under different categories, but the same problem. The engine coils are defective and they keep replacing anything related to it. Dt.
Consumer complained about having problems with the coil packs. Also stated that she was told that even the parts that have been replaced can still be defective.
The coil packs haven't failed yet, but I'm hearing stories that it will and it's just a matter of time. Vw should issue a recall. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770858.
Coil pack #2 failed upon warm start after having sat for approximately 20 minutes. Mil was flashing indicating a serious problem. Drove car on three cylinders less than 2 miles to home, and called vw customer service to coordinate towing and dealer. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770849.
During operation of the vehicle the #4 h-style coil pack failed causing the engine and car to shake violently. The car wan not safely drivable after the failure. Although Volkswagen replaced the failed coil pack, there are 3 other identical coil packs by the same manufacturer (bremi) that Volkswagen will not replace (until failure). It is widely known among Volkswagen and Audi owners who have this engine (1. 8t) that the h-style coils are unreliable and defective. One online vw owner forum (club b5) 600 complaints have been posted. Vw needs to recall these defective coil pack before someone gets seriously or fatally injured in a crash or collision caused by them. Ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770845.