Complaints
772
Crashes
15
Fires
53
Injuries
23
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Volkswagen Passat Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1134 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Avg mileage:17,007 mi
Fires:3
#256 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:65,679 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:12
#352 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:59,713 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:8
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 134 | — | 3 | 17,007 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 56 | 1 | 12 | 65,679 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 52 | 1 | 8 | 59,713 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 45 | 1 | 2 | 53,873 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 28 | — | 3 | 95,617 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 24 | — | — | 79,019 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | — | — | 28,107 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 17 | 1 | 1 | 35,505 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 17 | — | — | 57,186 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 15 | — | — | 13,383 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 15 | — | — | 116,389 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | — | — | 125,930 mi | |
| ENGINE | 13 | — | 4 | 144,047 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 1 | — | 85,737 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 11 | — | 5 | 42,337 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 10 | — | — | 69,966 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 | — | 1 | 34,333 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 3 | — | 101,250 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 79,086 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 8 | — | — | 90,819 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | 1 | 55,774 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 8 | — | — | 52,944 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 7 | — | 1 | 56,065 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 7 | — | 6 | 44,875 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | — | — | 74,317 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 6 | — | — | 41,311 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 6 | 1 | — | 23,700 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 6 | — | — | 119,247 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | 1 | — | 61,978 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 6 | — | — | 7,000 mi |
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