2002 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system problems

Filed Jun 5, 2018 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · KS

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.

Filed Feb 17, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact was getting an allergic reaction from the interior of the vehicle. The contact stated there was an odor emitting from the vehicle, which caused the reaction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Fuel system, Suspension · IL

Water pump replaced, tires always have issues because of the rim design, code errors, rear rods replaced, muffler, misfiring, radiator ect.

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · CA

Engine shuts down when the fuel tank is at or below a 1/4 tank of fuel while driving... There is a loss of steering and braking rendering it unsafe to drive. Here is a online discussion of others having the same problem... Http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4971876-car-stalling-while-at-speed-is-low-fuel-the-problem.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 70,000 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway at approximately 70mph with a quarter tank of gas, my 2002 jetta glx displayed the battery light and then stalled at full speed. The car slowed, the steering and gas pedal were stiff and I had to pull to the shoulder and call for a tow truck. I had the crank position sensor replaced, new spark plugs put in and the throttle body cleaned. I test drove the car and once again, the engine started to stall at around 70mph on the freeway. This time I was able to floor the accelerator and the car did not completely stall. This defect seems is incredibly dangerous and seems to be unacceptably prevalent on vw jettas. My next part to replace is the fuel pump but it appears that does not always remedy the problem. This should be a recall.

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · Fuel system · 132,500 miles · FL

The fuel gasket decided to crack on the top of the sending unit that sends diesel to the engine. It filled the top and spilled down over the tank onto the concrete. $250 repair for the gasket + labor not at a dealership. It's probably a fire hazard and vw should recall the gaskets.

Filed Apr 18, 2011 · Fuel system, Transmission · 102,000 miles · CA

Vehicle lost power at highway speed. Further application of the throttle caused the transmission to second from fourth, causing the vehicle to rapidly decelerate from 70 to 40 MPH, at which point the engine resumed normal operation. This happened several times in the span of an hour, and is entirely intermittent. Three vw dealers are at a complete loss for an explanation. The ecu does not return a fault code. This problem occurs completely at random, regardless of fuel level, incline, or throttle position. The only consistency is that it has never happened at a speed over 50 MPH.

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 95,600 miles · CA

Loss of power on freeway, without warning. Vehicle lost power, then, while attempting to restore power by 'pumping' the accelerator, shifted into second gear, resulting in a very rapid deceleration from 70 MPH to 45 MPH. This occurred twice in one hour, at both times requiring following motorists to swerve severely to avoid.

Filed Jan 8, 2009 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · NY

2002 jetta tdi wagon; I have had 6 glow plugs replaced then told that the check engine light was for a bad glow plug harness. Dealer in buffalo told me that the oem harness was made from inferior materials and many fail, but no recall has been issued; now faced with $150 parts and labor to replace this defective harness.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. The contact constantly smells a slight hint of gasoline after placing fuel into the vehicle. While placing gasoline into the vehicle, the smell intensified. The contact referred to the owner's manual, which advised not to overfill the fuel tank. He then realized that he was overfilling the tank unknowingly. He continued to smell the odor and removed the back seat of the vehicle, and discovered gasoline had overflowed into the interior of the vehicle. The dealer stated that he needed the fuel pump replaced at the cost of $650. The dealer stated later that a $1,600 fuel tank replacement was needed. The contact refused and sought a second opinion. He then notified volkswagen of america and filed a complaint. He was informed that nothing could be done because the warranty had expired (case number 80256757). The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 94,000. Updated 09/10/08.*lj the consumer stated the gas tank was defective.