14 problems related to engine have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2002 Jetta.
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. This occurred twice in one hour, at both times requiring following motorists to swerve severely to avoid.
2002 vw Jetta 2. 0 stopped and sputtered on main highway because of ignition coil failure. The car has 7500 miles and vw acknowledges the problem for 1. 8 liter engines but not for 2. 0 liter. They are recalling 90000 1. 8 cars but are charging $600 for the 2. 0 fixes. Surely, they bought them from the same supplier.
The oil pan is made of aluminum and the drain plug is metal. When my mechanic changed it out it was stripped causing me to have to pay for a new oil pan, screw and labor of about 440. 00. I am requesting a full refund and asking vw to replace the drain plain with an aluminum screw or replace the oil pan. After reviewing vw blogs other cars are having this same issue. The second thins is the transmission service. I had been requesting over the last 3 years from the dealer that my transmission be serviced but they told me it was not serviceable. Even my mechanic who called to fix the oil they also told him that because my transmission was not changing gears properly. He pulled it any and found that the fluid was black and the filter was clogged not allowing in fluid to flow through. Had I waited two weeks more I would have had to replaced the entire transmission. Another coast of about 120. 00. . . Total request from vw is 1000 for replacement cost and labor.
Engine revs high when accelerator is depressed, but does not accelerate. This happened a number of times when attempting to merge into high speed traffic.
While driving in the afternoon, my vehicle suddenly lost power and acceleration capability with the "check engine" light coming on and blinking. I took it to the dealer immediately. I am informed my 2002 vw Jetta 1. 8t has "3 faulty coils. " the failure was sudden and without warning. I maintain my car according to vw specs. In 02/2003 vw acknowledged a problem with this in over 530,000 2001 to early 2003 vehicles. I feel the failure was premature (as to what could be typically expected of an engine/vehicle for reliability), and a danger. Obviously the fact that it has remanifested in such a short period of time shows that it was not properly addressed with the original fix only 2 years ago. My vehicle was unable to adequately maintain itself within the flow of traffic. I was lucky to get to the 'slow lane' without incident. Vw disclaims any responsibility for defect or otherwise and says that because the vehicle is out of its warranty period I am responsible ($454. 00). I will pay this, but how can I drive knowing that these coils could stop all or any one cylinder from correctly firing? this could kill me and the manufacturer does not care. . As they quite bluntly stated.
I have taken my 2002 vw Jetta turbo to the dealer numerous times in the past year that I have owned it, including two days after I purchased it for a "check engine" light. In the past two months, my car has been at the dealer's service dept more than I have driven it. I just picked up my car last Wednesday, and the light came on again today.
Was currently deployed in support of operation iraqi freedom for more than a year, my car was at my parents, being driven once or twice a week to keep engine in good shape. Some of these things have been since returning in April 2004, others happened prior to leaving in February 2003. It's a 2002 Jetta GLS. I shouldn't be having these type of problems this soon. 1. Oil plug on oil pan is almost stripped from getting oil changes (advised by 3 different garages). Currently attempting to get a new plug, an oversized one per 2 garages. 2. Patches of paint seem to be almost chipping away (on several spots all over the car). Took it to the dealer & they said it was due to bird poop. My car stays in a garage & gets washed bi-weekly. 3. The coating on both inside door handles is peeling. 4. The window mechanism needed fixed. Dealer fixed. 5. Recall about brake light fixed by dealer.
I own a 2002 Jetta purchased from a vw dealership in towson MD in April, 02. I have close to 30000 miles on my car. About two months ago I noticed that my oil light came on. It was about 2000 miles until my next oil change. Oil is changed every 5k miles. When I checked my dipstick it was dry. I had to add about three quarts. Now about every 1k miles my car consumes about 1. 5 qt of oil. This is a big problem. I read the owners manual regarding oil consuption with the Jetta and it said it will consume oil when the engine is new. Mine is not. There are posts all over the internet regarding this issue and something has to be done.
I have experienced 3 separate incidents in the last 4 months where an engine coilpack in my 2002 vw Jetta 1. 8l turbo failed while I was driving the car. In each case, I have experienced a sudden, dramatic loss of power and the car begins to shudder. The last time this happened (1/25/2003), I was driving in traffic at ~45 mph and was nearly hit by another car due to my sudden engine trouble. Vw continues to replace the coilpacks but acknowledges that they are prone to failing suddenly and without warning. The last time one failed, it was replaced with the newly designed coilpack which wasn't supposed to be failure-prone. I asked that each of the individual coilpacks (4 total) be replaced due to the fact that the older ones were susceptible to failure but was told that vw would only replace them as they failed. This time, the newly designed coilpack failed, as well as one of the other, older ones. I am awaiting 2 replacement coilpacks; however, they are the same design as the 2 which just failed. Frankly, I am afraid to drive my car at highway speeds, as there is absolutely no guarantee that the same problem won't happen again without warning.
This is a complaint about the well known vw 1. 8t ignition coil problem.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, vehicle shut down and wouldn't restart. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem.
I have been going to board walk Volkswagen dealer in richardson and rusty wallace Volkswagen in garland, texas for my repair for my car for more than 8 times. The car is still not repaired and I am very frustrated. The problem is that when I start my car, it shakes really bad I would have to warm it up for 5 minutes. Sometimes the car dies while I am driving. I wrote a complaint letter to the rusty wallace because I purchased my vehicle there and the service manager (dan turk) seems to be avoiding my phone calls. I need help!! I would like to attach my letter of complaint (that I sent to the dealer) if I could. Thank you.
While driving, the vehicle suddenly decreased in speed.
Problem with coil packs on 2002 vw Jetta 1. 8t. Problem is widespread and incapacitates vehicle. Presents a danger to the safety of anyone driving the car on major public highways. Problem is widespread and a manufacturer recall must be made!!!.