2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Structurebody Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
7 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
WHEN IT RAINS THE CAR GETS FLOODED CAUSING THE WHOLE WIRING SYSTEM THROUGH THE CAR TO GET DAMAGE. THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AND DIE AS YOUR DRIVING. SEEMS TO HAPPEN. WHEN ON HIGHWAY MOST. THE CAR WILL NOT START OR CRANK. I'VE HAD TO VACUUM THE FLOOR BOARDS AND TRUNK, SEARCH FOR DAMAGED WIRES, CHANGE RELAYS AS WELL AS CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, AND FUEL PUMP.AS WELL AS SENSORS. TRYING TO GET IT RUNNING AGAIN. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION JERKS VERY HARD WHEN TRYING TO GO INTO REVERSE AND MOST OF THE TIME IN SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WITHIN1OR 2 SECONDS.
WHILE DRIVING AT 75MPH OR IN CITY TRAFFIC I GET AN ALARM WARNING THAT MY DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPEN. TO SHUT THE LOUD WARNING OFF, I MUST OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR WHILE GOING 75MPH OR IN TRAFFIC. EITHER I OPEN THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING OR PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH TRAFFIC, I FIND THIS VERY DANGEROUS!!! THIS HAPPENS DAILY THIS IS MY SECOND VW PASSAT THAT THE DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED AND WAS TOLD THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VOLKSWAGENS THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE OF THE DANGERS OF HAVING TO OPEN THE DOOR TO RESET THE LATCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES THAT ARE DEFECTIVE!!!
AFTER HEAVY RAINFALL, WATER FILLED THE PASSENGER FLOOR WELL. I VACUUMED OUT THE WATER AND MOVED VEHICLE ON A SURFACE THAT IS SLOPED AND ANOTHER 3 GALLONS OF WATER CAME THROUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER KICK PANEL WHERE THERE ARE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. IN TOTAL, THERE WAS 7 GALLONS OF WATER. NOW ALL THE SERVICE LIGHTS COMES AND REMAINS ON. *TR
WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS INTO THE CAR UNDER THE PASSENGER DASH OVER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FOR THE CAR. *TR
WHEN IT RAINS, MY VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2002 STATION WAGON FLOORS GET SOAKED AND PUDDLE. HAD BACK TO DEALER 3 TIMES OVER 1.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, HAD RUGS REPLACED 2X, THEY SAID IT WAS A FILTER SEAL THAT WAS BAD. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED.*AK
THE ENTIRE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE FLOODS WHEN IT RAINS.CAUSE/LOCATION OF THE LEAK IS UNKNOWN. *AK
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SEVERE VIBRATION.*JB
Other 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas
Electrical Systemignition
134 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
56 complaints
Electrical System
52 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
45 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
28 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
24 complaints
Unknown Or Other
18 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
17 complaints
Structure
17 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
15 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
15 complaints
Service Brakes
15 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
6 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint