2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Electrical System Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
5 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
2002 VW GTI VR6 COIL PACK FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ALMOST GOT REARENDED BECAUSE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND BUCKED. 3RD COIL PACK TO FAIL ON THIS CAR. THE 2ND TIME FAILURE DAMAGED MY O2 SENSORS WHICH HAD TO REPLACED DUE TO CAR RUNNING RICH, I BELIEVE. COIL PACKS ON VR6'S NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR
I HAVE A 2002 VW GTI 1.8T. THE IGNITION COILS HAVE FAILED THREE SEPARATE TIMES. EACH TIME I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE, AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD ONLY DRIVE AT 30 MPH. I HESITATE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE ONE OF THE FAULTY PARTS( THE PART NUMBER ENDS IN I)IS STILL IN MY CAR. VOLKSWAGEN WILL ONLY REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS WHEN THEY BECOME DEFECTIVE. THE PROBLEM CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I FEEL MY SAFETY IS IN JEOPARDY EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR!*JB
2 OUT OF 4 COIL PACKS FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT WILL NOT REPLACE COMPONENT UNTIL THEY ALL FAIL.*JB. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE LOST ALL SOURCE OF ELECTRIC POWER CAUSING ENGINE TO FAIL. DEALER STATED THAT PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
4TH IGNITION COIL PACK FAILURE ON MY 2002 VW GTI. MY VOLKSWAGEN HAS LESS THAN 25K MILES ON IT AND HAS HAD 4 FAILED COIL PACKS. EACH TIME WAS A DIFFERENT SITUATION/WEATHER/SPEED.
Other 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Problem Areas
Electrical Systemignition
31 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
12 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Wheelsrim
8 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint