2002 Volkswagen Jetta Review

2002 Volkswagen Jetta is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 172.3 in length and 56.7 in height. Made in Mexico, 2002 Volkswagen Jetta has 9 trims priced by the manufacturer at 26,825 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. It’s seating No data people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V .

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Jetta
Trims Available: 9
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $26,825 USD
MPG: 21 City / 31 HWY
Tires: 205/55R16
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Jetta 2002 Trims

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 34 - 42 City / 45 - 49 HWY

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS VR6

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 26 - 28 HWY

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 34 - 42 City / 45 - 49 HWY

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLX

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 26 - 28 HWY

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 200

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 31 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 3VWTH69M12M074135
  • 3VWTH69M12M088875
  • 3VWTH69M32M090921
  • 3VWTH69M32M194342
  • 3VWTH69M52M147040
  • 3VWTH69M52M189854
  • 3VWTH69M62M136466
  • 3VWTH69M62M147712
  • 3VWTH69M72M091425
  • 3VWTH69M82M090901
  • 3VWTH69M82M093507
  • 3VWTH69M82M115229
  • 3VWTH69M92M072018
  • 3VWTH69M92M090566
  • 3VWTH69MX2M107956
  • 3VWTH69MX2M137779
  • 3VWTH69MX2M141959
  • 3VWTH69M62M124608
  • 3VWTH69M12M107053
  • 3VWTH69M02M091864
  • 3VWTH69M52M082352
  • 3VWTH69M42M166484
  • 3VWTH69M42M148647
  • 3VWTH69M02M147091

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 02V031000 started on /Date(1012453200000-0500)/.

Summary: ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 04V096000 started on /Date(1077253200000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.

Remedy: THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 04V584000 started on /Date(1103173200000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.

Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 06V183000 started on /Date(1148443200000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.

Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 07E023000 started on /Date(1175140800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Recall 07V063000 started on /Date(1171947600000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 14E007000 started on /Date(1394168400000-0500)/.

Summary: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

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The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2002 Volkswagen Jetta so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2002 Volkswagen Jetta is lower than $11,475.

There are 7 recalls recorded in our database for 2002 Volkswagen Jetta that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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