2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls and problems

The 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 8 Passat Wagon model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
7complaints
2crashes
0fires
0injuries
105,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2012: 1 complaints20122013: 1 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152017: 2 complaints201722018: 1 complaints20181

2002 vs. other Volkswagen Passat Wagon years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (3), engine (2), air bags (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.