2002
Volkswagen
Jetta
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90 hp @ 3750 rpm
Horsepower
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
90 hp
Horsepower
155 ft-lb
Torque
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
5-speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeDiesel
Combined Efficiency4.4 - 5.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
368 L
Cargo
1,054 mm
Front Legroom
851 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Power Door Locks
Seating
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
AM/FM Stereo
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Monitoring
Security
Security System
Child Safety Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
14 ft4.3"
4.38m
Width
5 ft8.3"
1.74m
Height
4 ft8.7"
1.44m
Wheelbase
8 ft2.9"
2.51m
Gallery
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Colors
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Tornado Red
#9A121B
Black
#000000
Baltic Green Pearl
#3F555E
Cool White
#FFFFFF
Galactic Blue Pearl
#2C3467
Mojave Beige
#B4AF93
Bright Green Pearl
#376B41
Blue Lagoon Metallic
#173F7E
Candy White
#FFFFFF
Indigo Blue
#2C3467
Reflex Silver Metallic
#D8D8D8
Silver Arrow Metallic
#93949D
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
713 complaints reported to NHTSA
713
Total Reports
32
Crashes
75
Injuries
71
Fires
Most Common Issues
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
151
AIR BAGS
108
POWER TRAIN
108
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
106
SEATS
101
SERVICE BRAKES
50
Recent Reports
ODI #11502341
Jan 18, 2023
AIR BAGS
I was driving on the freeway and the airbags deployed. No one hit me and I don't hit anyone.
Incident: Jan 16, 2023VIN: 3VWSB69M32M***
ODI #11416223
May 12, 2021
POWER TRAINELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE GOING 55 CAR DROPPED TORQUE AND GEARED DOWN FORCING CAR REV VERY HIGH RPMS, NOSE DIP. JERK ME INTO ON COMING LANE. LUCKILY NOTHING WAS COMING.
Incident: May 12, 2021VIN: WVWSK61J62W***
ODI #11413278
Apr 21, 2021
POWER TRAINENGINEFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ONE DAY WAS RUNNING 75 TODAY WON'T SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR TRANSMISSION HOLDBACK FEELS LIKE
Incident: Apr 19, 2021VIN: WVWSK61J62W***
ODI #11131795
Sep 26, 2018
POWER TRAINELECTRICAL SYSTEMUNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT "JERKS" OR MAKES A SHAKING MOVEMENT. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT STAYS ON ALTHOUGH ALL DOORS HAVE BEEN OPENED AND CLOSED. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING. WHILE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THE REAR MIDDLE PASSENGER SEATBELT IS NOT USEABLE. THE DRIVER'S DOOR REMAINS UNLOCKED AFTER PRESSING THE "LOCK DOORS" BUTTON.
Incident: Sep 16, 2018VIN: WVWSB61J12W***
ODI #11100021
Jun 5, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE MAINTAINING SPEED AT OR ABOVE 40 MPH AND WITH 1/4 TANK OR LESS OF FUEL REMAINING, MY JETTA WILL CONSISTENTLY STALL OUT AND TURN OFF FROM FUEL STARVATION. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME BETWEEN 40 AND 80 MPH SEVERAL TIMES, BOTH IN THE CITY AND ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, THE FUEL SENDER, AND THE FUEL PUMP WITH NO SUCCESS. ADDITIONALLY, THE JETTA WILL DIE THE FIRST TIME I TRY TO START IT AS MY FUEL LEVEL APPROACHES 1/4, ESPECIALLY IF I AM PARKED ON AN INCLINE. HOWEVER, IT NEVER FAILS TO START ON THE SECOND TRY ONCE SOME FUEL HAS BEGUN MOVING THROUGH THE SYSTEM. FULLY REFUELING ALLEVIATES ALL PROBLEMS.
Incident: Mar 30, 2017VIN: 3VWTH69M82M***
ODI #11030653
Sep 30, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KNOWN MELTING FUSE BOX ON TOP OF BATTERY. FROM SCHEMATICS, APPEARS S180 FUSE (COOLANT FAN) AS PREDOMINANT POINT OF FAILURE. ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED (VIA WEB) ACROSS NUMEROUS MODELS AND YEARS. CALLED VW FOR FIX; AS TECHS APPEAR VOID OF A GENERAL CONSENSUS TO PROBLEM/FIX. UNFORTUNATELY, VW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND/OR PROVIDE SOLUTION TO CUSTOMER(S). REFERS ME TO DEALER, WHICH IS OVER AN HOUR AWAY. JUST NEED INFO TO ORDER REPAIR KIT AND RESTORE VEHICLE INTEGRITY/SAFETY. CONCERNED AS THIS MAY BE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD; DUE TO THE VOLUME OF HEAT GENERATED BY WIRING WITHIN INTERNAL COMPARTMENT. IN TURN, I UNDERSTAND THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE NORMAL WARRANTY PERIOD. AS STATED, JUST WANT AN ANSWER TO REPAIR; HOWEVER, VW CUSTOMER CARE REP COMMENTED I SHOULD REPORTING THIS ISSUE IN HOPES TO DRAW ADDITIONAL ATTENTION OF OTHER OWNERS AND, EVENTUALLY, THE NHTSA TO GET VW TO RESPOND TO CUSTOMERS QUESTIONS.
Incident: Aug 8, 2017VIN: 3VWSE69M92M***
ODI #11023507
Sep 14, 2017
Crash
AIR BAGS
SIMPLY WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT MY DAUGHTER REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR AT 40MPH AND COMPLETELY CRUNCHED IN HER FRONT END (CAR IS TOTALED), BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT UNTIL THE STATE FARM AGENT MENTIONED THAT SHE HAD AIRBAGS ON THE CAR.
Incident: Sep 5, 2017VIN: 3VWSB69M92M***
ODI #10984494
May 9, 2017
POWER TRAIN
THE SHIFTER FIRST LOCKED UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THEN LATER CAME COMPLETELY LOOSE IN TRAFFIC. THE VW PARTS DEPARTMENTS SAID THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SO MUCH THAT NO ONE WITHIN 200 MILES HAD THE PARTS IN STOCK AS THEY WERE SOLD OUT. VW REFUSED TO COOPERATE WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU IN RESOLUTION. THE BBB TOLD ME TO REPORT TO THE NHTSA>
Incident: Apr 10, 2017VIN: 3VWRB69M52M***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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