Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta has 50 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.
50
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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...
02V031000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS).
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS FLASHING AND MY BATT... |
| Feb 2, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO FLAMES WH... |
| Jul 25, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE, SHE ... |
| Mar 23, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA AND I HAVE A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ISSUE (BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND A DCT... |
| Dec 1, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ABS WARNING LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT UP IN 2002 JETTA. *TR |
| Jun 19, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHEN GENTLY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES WOULD SUDDENLY FULLY ENGAGE FOR A MOMENT... |
| Dec 9, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I OWN A 2002 VW JETTA 1.8T. OVER THE WINTER MY ABS SYSTEM DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AT ALL! SOMETIME... |
| Oct 6, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKE BOOSTER IS FAILING AFTER USE IN TRAFFIC. THE BRAKE PEDAL SLOWLY SINKS AND WHEN LIGHTLY TAPPED... |
| Jul 24, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKE POWER BOOSTER SUDDENLY FAILS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE BRAKES REALLY HARD AND THE BRA... |
| Oct 19, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ON OCTOBER 19, 2006, WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH... |
| Jul 12, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY ELECTRICAL BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE VEHICLE T... |
| Oct 1, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THIS IS A REPORT OF THE FAILURE OF THE BOOSTER BRAKE ON A 2002 VW TDI JETTA. THE SYMPTOMS ARE THAT ... |
| Sep 25, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I OWN A 2002 VW JETTA TDI. THREE TIMES NOW I HAVE HAD A SERIOUS INCIDENT WITH MY BRAKES. WHILE DRI... |
| Sep 17, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ON 9/17/2005 I WAS PULLING INTO MY ASSIGNED PARKING SPOT AT MY CONDO. I WAS APPROXIMATELY TRAVELING... |
| Jul 29, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WE HAVE A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI GLS. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW WE HAVE HAD AN INTERMITTENT SERI... |
| Jul 13, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY WITH AN INTERMITENT PROBLEM WITH MY CAR... |
| May 24, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS HAVING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AT MEDIUM SPEEDS. OWNE... |
| Jan 24, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUMP THE... |
| Nov 25, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | A FEW WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING MY 02 JETTA TDI AND WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. ON... |
| Nov 8, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE BOOSTER AND MASTER CYLINDER WERE DEFECTIVE. WHEN TOUCHING THE BRAKES THEY LOCKED UP.*AK. BO... |