2002 Volkswagen Jetta visibility problems

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Visibility · 200,195 miles · NY

Pax front window fell into the door. Due to cheap, plastic window clips that failed. Replacement clips are now cheap pot metal window clips.

Filed Jan 16, 2011 · Visibility · 195,000 miles · OH

I had driven the car approximately 30 miles when, while at a stop light the sunroof exploded outward. The pane remained in one piece, but was shattered and small shards of glass fell down on me. The temp outside was 36 degrees, no vehicle passed by, there was no point of impact, no severe temperature change, no chip or crack in the glass prior to the incident. The vehicle is kept in a garage and there was no precipitation (snow or rain) on that day. Vw claims no fault of theirs, but admits to a recall on a trough that leads from the sunroof down through the doors that's known to clog with debris. Vw will not repair at their cost.

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen jetta. While driving at 60 MPH, the driver side power window regulator collapsed. The contact spoke with the dealer who advised the failure was not a recall item and repairs would be at the owner's' expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 20,000 and the failure mileage was 19,995.

Filed May 1, 2009 · Engine, Steering · 94,000 miles · CO

My driver's side window suddenly stopped working. I took it to a repair shop and the mechanic said that piece that holds the window in place was stretched and about to break. When I spoke with a friend who used to own a jetta of the same year, make, and model as mine, he said that the same thing had happened to his vehicle. He said that there had been a recall on this part. When I checked the federal safety agency's web site, however, I could not find this recall. *tr the consumer had problems with the engine and the sterring column was defective. The engine light illuminated right after the vehicle was purchased. Updated 06/01/09.

Filed May 16, 2007 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · CA

The sun roof opened by itself the pop up portion while driving. It happened numerous times. I had to turn the knob to open it then turn the knob to close it and then it closed.

Filed Feb 26, 2007 · Visibility · 86,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 vw jetta. Whenever therewas heavy rain, the water came through the sun roof. The water damaged the floor of the vehicle and caused mold under the carpet cushion. This failure occurred on two occasions. The current and failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 92,000 miles · VA

Way to many to list here. I have had problems from the start. More than $7000 worth of repair (plus more that was covered by warr) the final item that caused me to say I would never consider another vw product was the engine damage caused by a timing belt failure. All services were performed at the dealership. The users manual states inspection of the belt at services (that I paid for) and replacement at 120,000 miles. I only had 92,000 miles. It will cost $5,000 to repair the engine. It is not cost effective to repair this car. It was a great car to drive but quality control is poor at best.

Filed May 18, 2006 · Engine, Visibility · MD

My wife's 2002 jetta station wagon turbo has been nothing but trouble. Only 30 k and today a $2,600 repair. Valve for air conditioner pump broke and sent metal fragments through the system necessitating replacement of AC pump. Cooling fan not working- that's $800.00. Last repair was auto windows- idiot designers put in plastic components. My wife takes excellent care of her vehicle (oil change, etc.) and this inferior bit of workmanship just costs her more money. She will shortly be dumping this piece of crap for toyota corolla.

Filed Dec 30, 2005 · Visibility · ME

I purchased the car new in june as a left over, had it a month and the window on the drivers side fell to the bottom of the door. Brought it to the dealer and was told they replaced it with metal clips and it wouldn't happen again. 5 months later it happened again, same window.

Filed Aug 10, 2005 · Engine, Lights · 76,000 miles · 00

2 times I had to replace a faulty 02 sensor 1st time engine temp sensor. Rear left light burned out 3-4 times within 80 000km. Said it's easier to replace then find the problem at dealership. Have done oil consumption tests 1 litre of oil per 3161km. Saying that this normal. This dealership have recommended flushing the engine. Changing the grade of oil. Do not drive in rush hour traffic. Most of the consumption occurs on the highway and not in traffic. Change the oil instead of 8000 km at 5000km??? This is what volkswagen has recommended. The most interesting part was watching the mechanic when it consumed the most amount between oil consumption test. He started looking for leaks again & added oil. Rattling in driver side door and window fell into door passenger side. Fixed window and rattling still seems to be noticable.