2002 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2002

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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%)

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 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 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

70000 mi

US $1200
Both passenger side doors leaked when it rained 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

88200 mi

US $1000
Water leaking into cabin filter and firewall seal. Both seals replaced and cabin filter replaced. 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

130200 mi

US $600
Car was re-painted. Clear coat was peeling off of car. 
137100 mi

US $600
Water was leaking into drivers side door. Top door seal that runs the length of the side was worn. Had both sides replaced because of age of vehicle. 
187800 mi Air dam underneath the car had fallen off due to age and failure of the supports to hold it in place 
242420 mi Holes in body from rust. 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD

84291 mi

US $8
Antenna Gasket 
191000 mi

US $137
Antenna Base replace due to wearing out could have caused rust on the roof. 
270000 mi

US $300
the under body noise protection cover that fits under engine was worn out and the sound proofing ws worn out 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

85000 mi Moon roof draining into passenger side floor through side panel. Interior peeling cracking. Door panel detached. 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

95000 mi Overwhelming odor of crayons. Dealer attempted a fix, was unsuccessful. Was told that this is normal for all Mark IV cars built in Mexico. 
99000 mi

US $150
Driver's door handle broken due to latent defect in plastic molding. 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta Body Problems

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