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2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

7 recalls name the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. Newest first.

Owner complaints

702 complaints31 involved a crash71 involved a fire75 injuries10 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Electrical system151
  2. Air bags110
  3. Engine and engine cooling107
  4. Power train105
  5. Seats102
  6. Exterior lighting60
  7. Service brakes, hydraulic51
  8. Visibility46
  9. Structure19
  10. Equipment17

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Volkswagen Jetta model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.