Component Record

Volkswagen Jetta 2002 Brakes Problems

57 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage57 complaints

57 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V031000Reported January 31, 2002 - 55,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 55,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System151 Engine114 Air Bags110 Power Train105 Seats102 Lighting62

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.