2002 Volkswagen Passat Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 636 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat overview page.
What owners report
“MY 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT HAS AN IGNITION COIL PROBLEM THAT CAUSES IT TO MISFIRE AND LOSE POWER. THE CAR WAS IN A VW SERVICE CENTER…”NHTSA complaint 10002831 — filed 01/17/2003
“THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD CONTIUE TO FLASH EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIED FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 10002512 — filed 01/10/2003
“CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE IS FIRING OFF THE CYLINDER,CAUSING THE QUAL PACK TO LEAK. *NLM”NHTSA complaint 10002474 — filed 01/09/2003
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Volkswagen Passat have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat: 45 of 636 complaints on file (7.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Volkswagen Passat have in total?
636 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 46 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
