Two problems related to transmission solenoid 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 owns a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. Then he noticed that the gear shifts would change without warning. The dealer was notified who informed the contact that the transmission solenoid valve needed to be replaced. The contact did not inform the manufacturer. The transmission solenoid valve was replaced by a private mechanic. The current mileage was approximately 80,722. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2000 to 2002 Volkswagen tiptronic owners not provided correct information regarding the transmission servicing scheduling. Volkswagen states that the transmission is a "sealed" unit and therefore service is not need unless leaks are visible. Knowing this, I did not try to do transmission service on my car when it reached about 86,000 miles. - gears slip from 1st to 2nd at cold starts and jerks at 3rd gear. I have to warm the vehicle in 10 minutes to go back to normal operating mode. - today I was taking my wife and my 1-year old daughter to lake george NY from queens NY for a holiday weekend. The car suddenly slipped from 5th to 4th gear while we are driving 65 mph. However, I did not find the problem until I noticed that our speed almost feels the same eventhough I depress the pedal a little lower. I placed it on manual mode and the car shifted fine. We pulled over at the rest area and found out that there is a transmission fluid leak. We could have had an accident if the gear would have slipped to 2nd; almost like slamming the breaks while doing 65 mph. - tomorrow, I will have vw repair shop diagnose the problem. Most likely is the transmission control unit or the transmission solenoids. - similar issues in dsg transmission was reported at "good morning America" on August 28 2009. - please see similar tiptronic owner's complaints on this forum: vwvortex. Com. This is a public web forum and no personal information is provided.