Three problems related to power assist brake 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.
Brake power booster suddenly fails in stop and go traffic and vehicle brakes really hard and the brake pedal floors on its own. This can cause serious accidents.
The booster and master cylinder were defective. When touching the brakes they locked up. . Booster and master cylinder are good, but shaft between the two misaligned and hangs up. Cannot realigned. . . . . Manufacturer insisted that booster and master cylinder were good, but shaft between the two was misaligned, could not realign it. Has to replace it at $640. 00.
Volkswagen of America is refusing to notify consumers & dealers of this potentially dangerous condition experienced by many new 2002 1. 8-t Jetta. Dt.