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2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Structurebody Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#10853472 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE WINDOWS WERE STEAMING. IN ADDITION, THE DASHBOARD WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURNED HAND INJURY, BUT DID NOT NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.
#10520057 |
I PARKED MY CAR AT THE BWI AIRPORT AND THERE WAS A CONCRETE STOP APPROXIMATELY 10" TALL AND THE FRONT BUMPER WAS CAUGHT ON IT AND WHEN I REVERSED IT TORE THE BUMPER FROM THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED 8 YEARS AGO AND I REPLACED THE FENDER FOR ABOUT $400,NOW VW WANTS $1188.50. I FEEL THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
#767068 |
I BOUGHT MY 2001 JETTA IN NOVEMBER OF 2001 IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE EXCITEMENT OF BUYING MY FIRST VW AND THE ARMREST BROKE THE FIRST WEEK I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. IN MARCH, THE BACK ASHTRAY WAS REPLACED (WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN USED) BUT HAD SPRINGS POP OUT OF IT AND THE ARMREST WAS REPLACED AGAIN. ON AUGUST 26TH MY VEHICLES RADIO STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD NOT WORK. I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP, RUSSEL VW, AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT. I WAS TOLD BY MR. SCOTT MILLS THAT THE RADIO WAS PROBABLY DEFECTIVE AND I WOULD HAVE TO GET A NEW ONE. MAJOR INCONVENIENCE BUT I SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR AUGUST 30TH. ON AUGUST 29TH WHILE DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL THE VEHICLES EMERGENCY LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND SMOKING. RUSSEL VW HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED TO THEIR SHOP, TOLD ME I HAD DEFECTIVE COILS AND REPLACED...

Other 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas

Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 86 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 63 complaints Electrical Systemignition 61 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 56 complaints Electrical System 51 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 41 complaints Air Bags 35 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 33 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 31 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 28 complaints Power Train 25 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 17 complaints Seats 16 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints Exterior Lighting 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 13 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 10 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 8 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 8 complaints Structurebodydoor 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Engine 7 complaints Equipment 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 4 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Tiressidewall 4 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Diesel 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axletorque Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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