Volkswagen · 2002

2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 38 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Regular	19	28	22	404
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Regular	19	27	22	404
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	21	29	24	370
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic (S5)	Premium	19	27	22	404
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Diesel	29	40	33	308
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	35	44	38	268
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	20	27	23	386
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	28	24	370
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	26	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

7 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 14E007000

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

Campaign 02V031000

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

Campaign 04V584000

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.

Campaign 04V096000

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

Campaign 06V183000

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.

Campaign 07V063000

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

Campaign 07E023000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

885 complaints filed by owners for this model year (41 involving a crash, 81 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 152 Air Bags 110 Engine And Engine Cooling 107

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta?

EPA figures for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta reach 38 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta?

Owners have filed 885 complaints with NHTSA for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about: Electrical System, Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.