2002 Volkswagen Jetta: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed May 16, 2011 · Acceleration · MI · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated they have experienced incidents of sudden acceleration with the vehicle. The contact stated each time they tried using the brakes they did not respond. The first time the vehicle eventually stopped, but the second time the vehicle stopped when it crashed into the garage. The contact didnt mention that there were any injuries. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 101,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2009 · Transmission · 126,750 miles · HI

I bought my 2002 vw jettatdi in 2004, during routine maintenance I described a hesitation in the transmission. They checked the transmission fluid and said it was "burned" and replaced it. I asked how it got that way and was told something got hot in there. That was it. Several years later and one more changing of the transmission fluid because it was burned, the car wouldn't automatically shift into 4th gear and would hesitate and surge forward. The mechanic replaced a sensor that tells the car to shift into 4th. It was fine for two weeks then, while driving 55 MPH on the highway, the car jolted like I had hit something (which I did not because I looked)and decelerated quickly. I immediately pulled over and from that point on the car would go up to 20 - 30 MPH then buck and decelerate to 5 MPH. It kept repeating this as I tried to accelerate. 1st gear and reverse didn't work at all. When the car was being loaded to be towed the front wheels would not roll backwards with the car in neutral and the e brake off. The transmission company said the transmission had melted down inside. And it will cost $4000.00 to rebuild the transmission. The way this happened was very dangerous; fortunately I was not passing another car or that there were no cars directly behind me or pulling out to cross traffic.

Filed Oct 22, 2007 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · MI

I have a 2002 vw jetta gl 2.0. It only has 83,000 miles on it and the transmission is acting up on it already. When I took it to the dealership the only suggestion they could give me is to replace the transmission($3k - $6k) I have read that there have been multiple problems with the 2002 model years pertaining to the transmission. Mine won't shift from park into reverse, I have to go from park to drive, let it shift, then from drive to reverse, and that sometimes takes three or four tries. While driving if I am at a stop light, when I begin to accelerate, there is a pause between when I press the accelerator and the giant lunge forward the car makes as it shifts into gear. It also shifts very hard between all gears while driving.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 39,000 miles · CO · crash

Please refer to my previous complaint submitted 9/17/2005 regarding my '02 vw jetta. The crash was a result of sudden acceleration and extended braking distance. The reason I am writing again is to address the fact that my local news (denver channel 7 news) did an undercover feature in regards to the volvo's sudden acceleration and deceleration. The mechanic used in the piece determined the problem was the electronic throttle. Thus, volvo is announcing a major recall on all 1999-2002 volvo's. This issue is rampant among the auto industry including vwoa. Please extend your investigation to include vw and hopefully vwoa will do a major recall on all cars equipped with electronic throttles. Please note that I was required to attend dmv court since I was issued a ticket. The judge ruling over my case ended up dismissing my case because of the evidence I had brought to court. More over, the judge was a former mechanic for 8 years and he has worked extensively on vw's. He was very familiar with my situation. I don't have my VIN # handy, but it was listed in my complaint odi id #: 10136890. Please refer to my case number for further details.

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Acceleration, Airbags · 42,995 miles · CO · crash

On 9/17/2005 I was pulling into my assigned parking spot at my condo. I was approximately traveling about 3 MPH and had my brakes applied to maneuver into my parking spot. Upon reaching the curb, I applied pressure to the brakes and expected to come to a complete stop. However, my car lunged forward and ended up in my neighbor's living room. My car only stopped after taking out the brick structure and front window of her condo. Before making impact with the outside structure I attempted to brake twice with no response. The impact was substantial and yet the airbags never deployed. My car was towed to a garage that my insurance approved and not to the dealership who has serviced my car for all the current recalls and various problems. The recalls and problems include the brake light switch, replacement of the coil ignition, armrest break, alarm sounding for no reason, and the window falling into the door frame. This accident caused serious property damage and the police were called to the scene. The police acknowledged my skid marks and my attempt at applying the brakes. The situation was treated/cited as a car accident so that my neighbor and I could go through the proper procedures of her damages being reimbursed. I plan to prove my car is defective and a lemon. I would appreciate any feedback, advice or suggestions regarding my situation. *nm

Filed Jan 19, 2003 · Electrical · MA

The anti-slip resistance light comes on, indicating it's not activated, while driving. Car jolts, which means it does deceleration and sudden acceleration. The battery light comes on while in reverse. Car totally dies when this happens, driver can do nothing except brake, it means not steering at all.

Filed Jan 16, 2003 · Electrical · 11,000 miles · NY

Ignition coils of a 2002 vw jetta 1.8t "burned out" according to the dealer. He informed me this is a known and widespread issue. This causes the car to behave irratically, causing my vehicle to lunge forward while idling at a red light, and vibrate violently while driving at 20 MPH on my residential street. After doing research on the internet talkign to the tow truck driver who towed the car to the dealership, and information from the dealership's mechanic, I have found that a large number of other owners have had this same problem with this part. Vw north america will not issue a recall voluntarilly, and this could cause a serious or fatal driving condition if this happens when travelling at highway speeds and the car begins to violently shake and vibrate as it did when I was driving, and I feel that it warrants further investigation by the federal safety agency to see if an across the board recall is necessary to protect both owners of these vehilcles, as well as those who share the road with us. I have been told that due to the large number of people who have had the same problem that voldwagen cannot get enough of these coils to replace in those of us who need them, let alone a recall due to the sheer numbers of people who are breaking down due to this... This really should be looked into before it kills someone .