2002 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta has 156 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
156
Electrical System complaints
18%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“CONSUMER STATES WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING SMOKE BEGUN TO COME FROM THE HOOD AREA NEAR DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER STATES SHE STOPPED THE AUTO AND ASKED A PERSON FOR SOMETHING TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. SHE STATES SHE HAD AUTO TOWED TO HER HOME, THE MECHANIC CHECKED IT AND SHE WAS TOLD THAT THE MASTER BRAKE ABS…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 156 complaints about the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system — 18% 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.