Volkswagen Jetta - 2002

Volkswagen Jetta - 2002 Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.10 of 5 (by 10 users)



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Volkswagen Jetta - 2002 Review Summary

The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta has some great options and gets excellent mileage, but there are also some major concerns with the ’02 Volkswagen Jetta. Let’s start with the good— owners report that the interior of the Jetta is comfortable, good safety rating, and mileage up to 50 mpg. The problems reported with the Volkswagen Jetta including the turbo going out with under 50,000 miles, numerous things breaking on the interior, wheel caps falling off, and numerous recalls. You may want to check out some other Volkswagen models.
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No one rated Volkswagen Jetta - 2002 as 2 stars
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Volkswagen Jetta - 2002 Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
Great Fuel Mileage
MAR
30
2008

When we moved to Denver from out in the country we no longer needed two four whell drive pickups so we got rid of our GMC gas pickup and kept the Dodge Diesel beciase it was bigger and got better mileage.  we traded our GMC for a 2002 Jetta GLS TDI.  The little 1.9 liter Turbo Diesel Jetta has been...

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Safety conscious, married

nolefanatic
Littleton, CO
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
Safe, but needs interior fixing
NOV
18
2007
We bought our 2002 vw jetta used becuase we were looking for a safer car once we knew we were expecting. I love how safe I feel in my car, however there have been 2 recalls since we have owned the car. In addition, the wheel caps have fallen off, the glove box handle has broken, and the center console... read full review »
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fuel-conscious, daily driver

autummint
Kenosha, WI
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Volkswagen Jetta - 2002 Ratings and Reviews

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A Real Life Saver!
not rich, value conscious, cost-conscious, daily driver, fuel-conscious, practical, Safety conscious, interested in comfort

FEB
19
2008
Bought a 2002 Jetta in 2001, drove it, loved it, planned on keeping it til the whole darn thing fell apart - then in 2004, I got hit head on by a small truck at which point I got spun around and broadsided by the car behind me. Jetta was compacted like a tin can from the outside, but inside the interior was completely protected! ALL the safety features kicked on just like they should and that car saved our lives!! I, the driver, walked away with two sprained knees and a broken finger and my husband, the passenger, only had bruises from the airbags and seatbelts! So when the insurance check came,... read full review »
5 star rating
reviewer
dailygrimes
Lewisville, TX



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I have a love, hate relationship with my car.
Safety conscious, daily driver, cost-conscious, not rich, parent, commuter

NOV
28
2007
I have had my Jetta for 2 years and it has travled alot with me but it isn't the most reliable thing.  I don't give VW any bad reviews but that they are very expensive with parts and labor.  Jetta's are good first cars and they are great for college students.
3 star rating
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spinhancos2002
Hillside, NJ



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Great car for pretty much any purpose and anyone
very happy with this product, fuel-conscious, Safety conscious, married, Dog Owner

AUG
24
2007
While I did not buy this car (inherited it), I would have been very happy with it if I had.  This is a great car for anyone.  Good for city living with its moderate size but sufficient storage space.  Good mileage.  No maintenance problems.
5 star rating
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gknott
Saint Louis, MO



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Very dependible, reliable car.

JAN
2
2009
I have had my Jetta for about 3 years and it is great. Only a few very minor repairs and it has over 150K miles on it. Very reliable, good basic transportation.
4 star rating
shellymilligan
Richmond, MO



D
cool car...like the turbo engine...good gas mileage
interested in comfort, cost-conscious, daily driver, fuel-conscious, value conscious, not rich, Safety conscious

SEP
25
2008

Jetta 2002 1.8 T....cool car, but lots of little problems...dont put an after market stereo in cause it messes with the engine light!
4 star rating
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berkeryc
Boston, MA



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Great car for the price paid
interested in comfort, daily driver, practical, value conscious, not rich

AUG
25
2008
I bought this car brand new in 2002 and have driven it everyday since. It is a great car for the price that I paid. It has all the amenities I was looking for - power windows and locks, sunroof, cruise control and good gas mileage. Two of the nice things about this car is that it has an extremely roomy trunk and the stock stero is so good that I did not have to replace it. A couple of the cons are that it makes a high pitched whining noise at freeway speeds, and I have noticed a decrease in the gas mileage since purchase. Also, beware of the "velour" interior. It was really nice feeling and looking... read full review »
4 star rating
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SarahLou15
Roseville, CA



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Great car for the money!
a pet owner, value conscious, love to travel, a person who enjoys quality, cares for the environment, cost-conscious, appreciative of good service, daily driver

NOV
20
2007

Ok, I'll admit I don't own a 2002. I own a 1998 VW Jetta in green, and I LOVE IT! It has over 130,000 miles on it and has cost me very little in maintenance. It is a very reliable, comfortable car and I plan to always buy VW's forever! I love this reliable and cute car. I believe VW's are all saying that we are one. We are a group of people who care. I don't know why I feel such a connection with other VW owners, but I just do.


5 star rating
chloe2728
Athens, OH



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Its fun to drive
daily driver

JUL
3
2008
I can not say my Jetta has been the most reliable car ever, but the problems were minimal.

It is fun to drive, its no sports car but it gets up and goes when you want it to.

Gas mileage is pretty good and the interior is nice.

I am happy with it overall
3 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
zaniix
Springboro, OH



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