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2002 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 323 repairs.
2002 Volkswagen Jetta electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 134000 mi US $1400 |
The rear washer is kaput and expensive! The antenna stopped working and had to be replaced. |
| 38000 mi | dealer replaced radio under warranty |
| 121000 mi US $135 |
r/r front and rear brakes, replace headlight bulbs |
| 135501 mi US $215 |
R&R Alternator with rebuilt unit |
| 137800 mi US $4 |
replaced interior cargo light bulb. |
| US $175 | r/r alternator....r/r original battery 8 yrs old and still working,(can u believe that?) replaced battery with same one from vw dealer |
| 218500 mi US $300 |
r/r alternator with rebuilt part |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 241000 mi US $157 |
Faulty side impact air bag sensor replaced. |
| 288000 mi | fuse for radio blew. Had to remove radio to replace |
| 187800 mi | Starter was making a weird noise indicating eventual failure. |
| 215000 mi US $900 |
Alternator failed. |
| 173600 mi | Right door lock. Lights on warning alarm. |
| 179800 mi R 75 |
Front driver lock |
| 182900 mi | Not really a problem, but changing the headlight on the driver's side for the first time is definitely a pain!! I tried doing it at night and had issues. The next day however was much easier after tinkering around. |
| 140500 mi US $400 |
The damper which diverts heated air into passenger compartment separated from the control lever. |
| 180000 mi US $1000 |
Installed a new alternator. |
| 218900 mi US $376 |
Starter died after 12 years of service. |
| 242420 mi | Most switches in drivers door stopped working. |
| 192200 mi C $800 |
Battery light came on intermittently with very loud grinding noise from alternator. Altenator, belt, all pulleys and idler changed because all worn out worn. |
| 207700 mi | Backup lights on all the time. Removed, cleaned and lubed switch.OK |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 198000 mi US $211 |
Trunk lock Actuator |
| 241000 mi | Replace original starter |
| 249200 mi US $492 |
Replace Alternator |
| 303000 mi US $411 |
Replace Starter |
| 323855 mi US $253 |
replace battery |
| 253000 mi US $5 |
The fuse for the comfort system kept intermittently blowing. This fuse allows a number of things to work: heated seats, A/C compressor, cruise control. After repeated replacements, I installed a self resetting circuit breaker. So far it's working. |
| 159100 mi US $400 |
Replaced fan behind radiator and compressor.Paid $150 for rebuilt compressor in Miami, $130 for service. Replaced fan myself. Ordered it off of ID parts for under 100. |
| 301940 mi C $200 |
Alternator died in Winnipeg, Manitoba during when it was -50. Replacement fixed the issue. |
| 182000 mi US $200 |
Replaced alternator. |
| 48980 mi C $1000 |
The drivers side window made a loud thump when it went all the way to the bottom. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 113000 mi US $99 |
Placed passenger's side window back on tracks |
| 115000 mi US $425 |
had to replace the alternator |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
Rear side marker light replaced |
| 54000 mi US $550 |
The "comfort control module" failed and was replaced. |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
Required new main fuse. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 85000 mi | Drivers side window motor ceased to work. |
| 194000 mi US $639 |
battery died. Jumped started car, very low power and alot of smoke coming out of exhaust. Turned out to be the alternator. Replaced it. Glow plug for heater replaced |
| 201000 mi | Rear brake light switch replaced due to recall and safety hazard light switch replaced |
| 209000 mi US $648 |
Battery light came on. Battery got weaker. Replaced Alt. Very expensive repair.... |
| 132000 mi | the running lights have stopped working. have not diagnosed the problem yet. |
| 81840 mi C $400 |
Battery failure...all keys had to be reprogrammed |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 27280 mi C $105 |
Radio stopped working about a year ago, CD still works. Covered by extended warranty. New radio ordered. |
| 43400 mi C $10 |
Right rear brake light and running light |
| 55000 mi US $700 |
Passenger side air bag sensor faulty-replaced. Symptom; airbag light came one. |
| 56000 mi US $800 |
Side airbag sensor replaced. |
2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 92000 mi | Replaced headlight bulb. Driver's side requires removing battery. |
| 107000 mi US $200 |
Airbag light. Diagnosed as seatbelt pretensioner igniter. Entire seat belt assembly needs replacing, parts ordered. In current state, the airbags and pretensioners will not deploy. Parts ordered in previous trip installed. |
| 116000 mi | Intermittent immobilizer fault. Car will refuse to start. Repair is not economically viable. Vehicle will be replaced. |
| 106000 mi | When sold needed various interior light bulbs |
| 183000 mi | The door latch micro switch failed causing the car not recognize when the driver's door was open. This is a common problem on most late model Volkswagen. Repaired the door latch with a micro switch salvaged form a washing machine. |
| 220000 mi US $200 |
Ordered new alternator at advance auto. Replacement wasn't too difficult and took about two hours. |
| 65000 mi US $300 |
window regulator failed on front driver side window |
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