2002 Volkswagen GTI electrical system problems
The 2002 Volkswagen GTI has 48 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
48
Electrical System complaints
34%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“VW POLICY ON THERE DEFECTIVE COIL PACKS IS TO REPLACE THE BROKEN COIL WITH A NEW ONE AND SEND THE DRIVER BACK ON THE ROAD WITH 3 DEFECTIVE COILS JUST WAITING TO LEAVE THEM STRANDED. I AM PUSHING FOR A RECALL DO TO THE SAFETY CONCERNS OF THE NEAR ABSOLUTE FAILURE OF THE DEFECTIVE "H" COILS AND…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2002 Volkswagen GTI have?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 2002 Volkswagen GTI electrical system — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.