Table 1 shows 24 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (14 problems).
The car will shut down while decelerating(ex. . Coming to a stop sign or light)the engine just stops and the generator light comes on. I can start it up again right away. It is very dangerous and I feel like I may get rear-ended I have read online threads that other people have the same problem Read details...
Loss of power on freeway, without warning. Vehicle lost power, then, while attempting to restore power by 'pumping' the accelerator, shifted into second gear, resulting in a very rapid deceleration from 70 mph to 45 mph. Read details...
Check engine light came on. Dealership confirmed it is do with mass air flow sensor. It turns out that this is a common problem with vws that the manufacturer does not acknowledge as a mass recall issue. I am dumbfounded that this can become an issue with such low mileage on the car. Read details...