2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
2 electrical systemignitionswitch 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints
LEFT WORK AFTER SUNSET. ON MY WAY HOME MY HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. I THEN NOTICED THAT MY TURN SIGNALS, WIPERS, AND DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING AS WELL. LUCKILY I AM A MECHANIC SO I WAS ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM AS SOON AS I GOT HOME. THAT WAS AFTER DRIVING 5 MILES WITH NO LIGHTS AT ALL ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CAR. THE PROBLEM WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN I TOOK EVERYTHING APART I NOTICED THAT THE WIRE AND CONNECTOR WAS MELTED. I REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, MELTED WIRE, AND CONNECTOR. I HAVE THE OLD PART AND THE RECEIPT. MY ONLY CONCERN IS THAT MY CAR COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *JB
COILPACKS ARE PRONE TO FAILURE, CAUSING THE CAR TO VIOLENTLY LOSE POWER. ALSO HAVING AN ISSUE WHERE THE CAR IS TRYING TO START ITSELF AGAIN WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED.
Other 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Problem Areas
Electrical Systemignition
31 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
12 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Wheelsrim
8 complaints
Electrical System
5 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 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