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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  power on mountains - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Donald Dauenheimer - December 2 - 10:00 am

  I live Denver Colorado and I still like drive mountain roads that turbodiesal with automatic transmission that A/T have not change shift when steep hills and still lot enough power, it is lot help by turbodiesal, In past I was thought lack of power by show static number of power on paper before to buy car, VW dealer laugh me and give me key to drive test, love it to bought it.

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  The Car! - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Bluekate18 - December 2 - 10:00 am

  I have just recently purchased a silver one and I am loving it. It is a big change from an 86 Chevy Blazer. Leather seats really add class to the car. I am very comfortable driving it. The fact that there are so many air- bags and other safety features gives me a peace of mind when driving it out in this crazy world. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone, no matter your age, because it is an overall wonderful car.

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  Love My Jetta! - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Daniel - December 1 - 2:46 pm

  I love my Jetta. My 1.8T is re-chipped so it puts out about 230 HP which makes it really fun to drive. Even with my chip, my gas has been as high as 32 MPG. How about some comments about the low-end torque in this car? Come on! Name another 4-cyl car where you dont have to rev the engine past 3,000 rpm to get awesome power. The Triptronic transmission is great and is a blast to drive. It could use a bigger brain as all it wants to do it shift too early or late and seems fooled a bit too often for me. The trunk is huge. the heated seats are quite possibly the best invention ever. To top it all off, the car looks great. I bought mine used private party 2 years old with 25,000 miles and still got 2 years and 25,000 miles of warranty! Awesome!

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  Athletic yet elegant car - Fun to drive - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Thanh - November 30 - 10:00 am

  I have had my 2002 Jetta GLI VR6 with 6M for a couple of weeks and love every moment I spend driving it. The engine pulls strongly without much efforts. The handling is also excellent. Love everything about it.

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  Jetta 2002; bad reliability - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
  By jgd - November 17 - 2:00 am

  My experiance has been disappointing. With just 5800 miles on the car I needed two coilpack replacemaents and a new engine computer. Not to mention replaced window regulators and armrest locks, twice!. Also a recall for the ABS system. The car was in the shop for no less than 50 days since I started the lease. I will pursue Lemon Law.

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  Wouldnt recommend it - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Jubilee - November 6 - 6:53 pm

  I bought my 2002 Jetta and the first engine coil failed less than a year later. The other three coils subsequently failed as well. Besides the engine coil failures I have had the window mechanisms replaced more times than I can remember and the driver side window fell all the way in during the winter of 03. I brought the car in to have the last engine coil replaced and my automatic gear shifter has not worked properly since. Two dealerships have been unable to fix the problem. When I turn on the air conditioner, there is a STRONG smell of mildew that is stifeling and the dealer offered to spray a substance in it for $150. I sprayed Febreze antibacterial, but the smell comes back each time it rains,etc.

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  not too shabby - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
  By jetta02 - October 31 - 10:00 am

  Very stylish and fun to ride. I recently had problems with the transmission though and thats why i had to take points off for reliability.

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  My Jetta 1.8t with everything - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Furmanos - October 24 - 10:00 am

  Its awesome! It has all the bells and whistles, the stereo is amazing with an 8 speaker 200 watt amp and the turbo engine just recently upgraded is powerful and lots of fun.

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  Never again VW! - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
  By megaroo1 - October 23 - 4:26 pm

  I really anticipated this being a car I could drive forever (at least to 150,000). Volkswagen has lost a customer. This car was a lemon. A nightmare. Last year I spent 3500 just keeping it running. All the problems everyone else reports are true! Small random pieces falling off everywhere. Cheap interior fabric ripping on, replace ac at only 75,00, break problems, tire wear issues, Burns oil like crazy, failure to shift properly, transmission issues, lots of noises. At 95,000 miles it started blacking out while I was driving, a terrifying experience. Had to cut my losses and let it go. All the while having these problems, the mechanic laughs and acts like I am crazy. Do not buy a VW!

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  Awesome Car! - 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Daniel P Gale - October 17 - 10:00 am

  I never imagined myself in a diesel or a Volkeswagen. Boy have I been missing out! This car is awesome. It is extremely comfortable, a joy to drive and has great gas mileage. People should not be afraid to test drive one of these! What more can you ask for in a car getting 45+ per gallon.