Five problems related to front air bag 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.
: the contact stated while driving 20 mph the driver and side curtain air bag deployed without warning. The dealer determined by computer diagnostic that a crash occurred although no crash actually occurred. The dealer can give no other reason for the deployment.
While driving 60 mph front air bags deployed without warning. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Airbag unit light came on for a third time. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions for repairs.
I was driving in downtown boston in a construction area traveling about 10-15 mph, when my airbags deployed. I contacted vw, they told me it was an accident that I hit something and that I would have to go through my insurance. I did not hit anything as there was no physical damage to my vehicle. I don't know the exact date, I would have to look it up in my records as it happened 4 years ago.
Passenger's airbag cover popped off while driving.