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%)

Chart based on 323 repairs.
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2002 Volkswagen Jetta other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Engine not specified

275000 mi

US $225
Free up windshield wiper and replace motor. 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

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

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $400
Drivers side window fell down. 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

150500 mi

US $100
Plastic piece that electric actuator presses against to release the trunk latch and open the trunk broke off. Ordered and installed new bracket to repair the issue. 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

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

305000 mi

US $50
Trunk latch Hood Latch 
168000 mi

US $360
replace broken cigarette lighter assembly 
301336 mi

US $1001
Tires replaced due to cupping, four wheel allignment 
172000 mi

US $25
trunk latch defective, allowing trunk light on and battery drain, problem is plastic coating on striker, new parts challenging to find aftermarket, used parts via ebay. 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

71000 mi check engine light on. computer code as evaporator leak = fuel cap leak/problems, i was advised to buy new fuel cap if engine lgiht comes on again. computer was reset. check engine light came back after 2 days. ordered a new fuel cap. Installed new fuel cap, CEL has remained off. 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

85000 mi Trunk no longer working cannot open.  

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

62000 mi

US $400
Replace trunk lid lock, replaced glove box latch. 
27280 mi

C $105
Spring on passenger side seat came off, the one for the up and down adjustments. No way to repair, requires new seat frame, cost 428.00 plus labor 230.00 not covered by extended warranty. Not repaired due to cost 
43000 mi

US $240
Happened right after car was driven off lot for Passenger side front window repair: Drivers side front window fell of track - have to open door and replace track Passenger side front window fell of track - have to open door and replace track 

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Front Passenger side door window fell off its track and slid down into the door. Dealership repaired under warranty and fixed the driver side door before it could break. 
US $300 A switch under the brake pedal, that allows the car to be taken out of "Park" broke, such that I could not get the transmission out of park. The dealership said to slam my foot on the brake several times to get it to go. It worked, I drove to the dealer 
130000 mi

US $50
window regulator cable failed. Replaced for $50 and 1 hour of elbow grease. Also took 1 hour to identify problem. 
185200 mi

US $30
Manual window regulator failed,replaced with (new) part from junkyard. 

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