Overview & Reviews
For 2002, the turbocharged four-cylinder engine receives 30 extra horsepower for a total of 180, which you can couple to a five-speed automatic with Tiptronic -- the 1.8T is now available for both sedans and wagons. In the spring of 2002, the Jetta GLX sedan's optional 12-valve 174-hp VR6 is replaced by a new 24-valve unit providing 200 ponies. A six-speed manual gearbox and the aforementioned five-speed automanual become available with the new VR6. Later on, the GLI sedan will appear -- it includes the new VR6, the six-speed and stability control without all the expensive GLX trimmings and replaces the manual-shift GLX. Other changes include the availability of the 1.9-liter turbodiesel engine for GL and GLS wagons. The base GL trim level is new to the wagon in 2002 -- previously, you had to step right up to the GLS model. A CD player is now standard on all GLS and GLX models, and all-new Volkswagen vehicles come with an improved four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, up from two years/24,000 miles. Volkswagen also offers a fully transferable limited powertrain warranty that covers five years or 60,000 miles. An on/off switch for auto-dimming rearview mirrors, a cruise control indicator light, a trunk escape handle for sedans and a new exterior color (Reflex Silver replaces Silver Arrow) complete the changes.
- Powerful 1.8T and VR6 engines, fuel-efficient TDI powerplant, fun to drive, comfortable ride, rich interior materials, loads of standard features, solid build quality.
- More expensive than most small sedans and wagons.
User Reviews:
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Fun But Troublesome - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
By SethEaston - February 21 - 10:40 amI fell in love with this car at first sight. It was fast, comfortable, fun, and the wagon offers generous space. The VR6 combined with the 5-speed provided lots of good times. Then came the problems. Little by little, this car started having electrical issues. O2 sensor, plug wires, ECU, random blinking lights, check engine light for no reason, and more. The "Comfort Module" also went out, causing the moonroof, door locks/alarm, horn, and interior lights to stop working. The final straw, yesterday I found out the timing chain had basically destroyed the engine. The service guy at the dealer told that my only option was to "get rid of it". Even he acknowledged that these cars are junk.
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Buyer Beware!!!!! - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
By Timm Russel - February 18 - 2:00 amDont buy this car. Has a lot of known issues. If you browse through the comments on this vehicle and you will find out similar problems occuring to too many people. Malfunctioning expensive sensors, defective timing belts, window regulators, mysterious oil leaks etc. I had them all.Too many people with similar problems cannot be a coincidence. Dont let good looks fool you. Quality is a joke in VW and I learned it the hard way. And I can guarantee the manufacturer wont stand behind its product (though they are aware of the problems). Better take a little time and read the comments than being sorry: all these people with similar experiences cant be wrong.
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MONEY PIT - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
By Brandon - August 13 - 2:20 amI loved this car in the beginning. I thought it was really cute and loved the turbo engine and other features like the heated seats. After the first year of ownership EVERYTHING started breaking. Ive spent thousands on repairs. The last two years alone Ive spent over $4000 dollars. Even the inside is falling apart. Many of the interior features are made of plastic and easily break. This car is in the shop every other month. Also as a sidenote the backseat is almost too small for passengers who arent children. Very crowded.
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Traded in....what a relief! - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
By Chelle - June 19 - 10:26 amI loved my Jetta VR6. When purchased I made sure it had all the bells and whistles...I was in love. It didnt take long for it to start letting me down.. AC went out- Heated seats went out- water pump went out- windows rattled until a piece finally broke. Last week I was told the transmission was leaking which was the culprit of the engine light coming on over and over. In a nutshell I loved this car. It was so much fun to drive and design was great... I was forced in to parting with it because mechanically it began giving way far too early. I had regular maintenance and it didnt help prevent problems. I would never buy another Jetta or any VW for that matter. Gone back to Honda, like home!
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I should have listened to my instinct!! - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
By Never Will Again - April 30 - 1:10 amI got this car thinking I would give VW a chance in hopes that they had come a long way. I knew that VW/Audi didnt have the best consumer reports for reliability, but I felt if I found one that was care for w/ low miles, I would be fine. I was wrong. In the short time I have had it, I had to replace the ignition coils, a hose, the emobilizer shut my car down from moving (when all I had was a dead battery), and now finally, the timing belt just skipped a notch and blew the head and bent valves!! You wanna know how much the repairs are? Oh about $3000-4000. That is no joke. I am so mad I ever got this car. I warn you now, dont make the mistake I did. email if you have more questions.
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VW new motto: Suckers Wanted - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
By rmarcassoli - April 17 - 2:00 amHad the car for a little over one, and already it has been in the shop four time for repair work. Electrical problems, window problems, total brake & rotor replacement at 19K, and sensor problems. Carseat fabric is the most horrible material known to humans. Make sure you get the upgraded stereo so you will not have to listen to all the sqeaks the car makes. Basically all the same headaches that everyone else on the site has been having. Spoken to many people who have the same feeling..as time goes on the car has more and more problems. Totally regret buying this car, high price and low quality.
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New 200hp Jetta GLX - Bad News - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
By Casasf - April 17 - 2:00 amMy 2002 Jetta V6 GLX with the 200hp engine has been nothing but trouble. The car is a month old, & already its been in the shop 8 days. 1st, the engine control module went. My svc mgr let slip that 500 other Jettas had the same problem. 2nd, the drivers side door didnt fit. It had to be reinstalled. 3rd, the car blew its coolant all over the garage floor. The svc dept found "nothing wrong". 4th, the car does not idle well. It races then dies. The svc dept has been unable to find the problem. The svc mgr is so fed up he is ready to call in an official VW rep, thus handing this problem car off on someone else. It is my opinion that this car is a lemon. Buyers beware.
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Buyers beware - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
By Courtney - April 17 - 2:00 amI fell in love with my Jetta until after 4000 the engine had to be replaced. I have received terrible customer service from VW and am working with the BBB to get my money back. It was a great car, I just got a lemon. Be careful.
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Leslie Long TDi Review - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
By Leslie Long - January 31 - 10:00 amMy experience with this vehicle has been one of my worst experiences ever. The day I drove it off the lot, I knew I had made a mistake. The car had a booster problem which caused the brakes to apply when you perhaps did not want your brakes to apply. Finally, Volkswagen was forced to repurchase the car because of the "Lemon Law".
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"Check Engine Light" 3 agonizing words - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
By AC & SC - January 27 - 9:06 pmThis Jetta has been in the repair shop 8 times in 12 months for recurrent electrical/computer problems.. either the service people were incompetent or this car is a real lemon. All of the VW service people I spoke to tacitly admitted that the Jetta has its share of problems. One even encouraged me to trade it in for a Honda. Also, this is one model that you are continuously jerked back and forth with the automatic upshifting and downshifting. Ill never buy a VW again.
