Table 1 shows eight common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel injector (two problems).
Vehicle lost power at highway speed. Further application of the throttle caused the transmission to second from fourth, causing the vehicle to rapidly decelerate from 70 to 40 mph, at which point the engine resumed normal operation. Read details...
The vehicle's tdi (turbo injected injection) failed to start. It was said to be due to built up with carbon and soot. The consumer's son and friend experienced similar problems. Read details...
The fuel gasket decided to crack on the top of the sending unit that sends diesel to the engine. It filled the top and spilled down over the tank onto the concrete. $250 repair for the gasket + labor not at a dealership. It's probably a fire hazard and vw should recall the gaskets. Read details...