2002 Volkswagen Jetta airbags problems

Filed Jan 18, 2023 · Airbags · TX

I was driving on the freeway and the airbags deployed. No one hit me and I don't hit anyone.

Filed Sep 14, 2017 · Airbags · 118,000 miles · IA · crash

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.

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Airbags · 49,706 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag module was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 49,706. Updated 08/22/16*lj

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 94,000 miles · FL

Oil light is blinking, I was told by several mechanics that jettas as well as volkswagens in general are known for having terrible sludge issues. I took the car to the dealership, they charged me over $150 to diagnose my car, after diagnosing it they said that the engine needs new oil bearings due to sludge issues, they said that the oils pressure is fluctuating and that soon my engine will blow up, they said that this was not covered under similar recalls that they've had on other models of theirs and that to fix my problem I would need a new engine which would cost me over seven thousand dollars. It seems to me that this is a very well known problem for vw, they've known about it for years but just like the problem they're having right now with the software, they've kept this quiet.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Airbags, Seats · 230,000 miles · ND

While driving our jetta at approximately 30 MPH the drivers side curtain airbag and side seat airbag spontaneously deployed. There was no impact. There was no pothole. It was the only car on the road. Going straight.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 57,000 miles · RI

I purchased a certified used vehicle in 2006 from a volkswagen dealer in virginia (volkswagen of dulles). Two months after the vehicle purchase, we noticed the car electrical system shut down while approaching a stop sign in reston, va. The local dealer attributed it to a fuel system problem and charged us for a throttle body cleaning.? Over the course of two years, we had multiple electrical shutdowns, some at high speed on the highway at night when the vehicle's headlights would go out and the engine would die. At one point the dealer reported a ??loose ignition switch?? And replaced that switch. After several more scary events, I emailed vw america with a description of the problem and our fears about the vehicle being unsafe to drive. In march 2009 I called vw customer service and talked to a regional case manager. On that day, the car had shut down in the middle of an intersection narrowly avoiding a collision. Vw replaced the alternator and battery. Three months later, driving on memorial parkway (rt. 66) at night when the vehicles lights failed, the electrical system shut down and the engine died. I once again called vw customer service and was returned a call from a representative who said they would not address the problem further, that the warranty on the vehicle was over and that I had no recourse with volkswagen for further investigation of the problem. I recently asked vw america customer service for copies of their records relating the case. They refused to give them to me, saying they were proprietary.?

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · VA · 2 injuries

Stopped at a light, when the driver side seat airbag deployed. Subsequently put on flashers, and pulled over to a curb. Passenger side seat airbag then deployed (approximately 1 minute later after the first). Seat airbag deployment resulted in abrasions on driver and passenger. Checked the exterior of the car, but there was no damage. Approximately an hour and a half later, the side curtain airbags on both sides spontaneously deployed while again stopped at another red light. Third passenger in rear was uninjured during incidents.

Filed Jan 4, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 158,000 miles · IN · crash

I was leaving a parking lot that had a slight curve and I hit some black ice. The car went straight into the curb and with the impact, which in my opinion, was not a great amount, caused the side curtain and passenger seat airbag to deploy. With how the wheel hit the curb, it also damaged the alignment of the wheels.

Filed May 6, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 143,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

Traveling at 70mph under normal driving conditions on interstate the roof and seat airbags and seatbelt lockdown on the driver's side spontaneously deployed causing temporary loss of control of vehicle and neck strain. Repairs to fix airbags cost over $4,000. Volkswagon investigated and were no help. Gave no reason for spontaneous airbag deployment. Very unsafe experience!

Filed Jul 5, 2012 · Airbags · 91,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact was driving 35 MPH and crashed into the rear of a preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries as a result. The vehicle was towed from the scene and was not inspected for the failure nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 91,000.