Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2014 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,WHEELS | I WAS LEAVING A PARKING LOT THAT HAD A SLIGHT CURVE AND I HIT SOME BLACK ICE. THE CAR WENT STRAIGHT ... |
| May 28, 2012 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE LOST ... |
| Apr 10, 2009 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY | MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC SAID ... |
| Oct 13, 2006 | STEERING | VOLKSWAGEN STEERING SAFETY: THE STEERING COLUMN ON MY 2002 VW JETTA WILL NOT LOCK IN ANY REACH OR... |
| Sep 3, 2006 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | WAY TO MANY TO LIST HERE. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS FROM THE START. MORE THAN $7000 WORTH OF REPAIR (PLUS ... |
| Dec 2, 2004 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | THE TORQUE ARM SHEARED OFF. AS A RESULT, AXLE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT BOLTED TO THE FRAME. *AK THE CO... |
| Sep 5, 2003 | STEERING | THE POWER ASSIST FOR THIS TDI VEHICLE HAS FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES UNDER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCE... |
| Jan 29, 2003 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT | THE COILS ON MY 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLS 1.8T ARE BURNING OUT. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA HAS INFORMED M... |