2002 Volkswagen Golf electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Volkswagen Golf — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns 2002 volkswagen golf. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start in rainy weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the ignition coil would need to be replaced. The contact located a voluntary manufacturers recall for the failure but was advised by…”
filed Mar 14, 2011
“My 2002 vw golf has a defect in the immobilizer that dealers can not diagnose or repair. Once the key is turned off, the car sometimes will not restart. It has been towed to the dealer on multiple occasions - but after a variable time interval the car starts again. Since it starts - three dealers…”
filed May 31, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
V271901201189422 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2022This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
A002155201173212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 15, 2021
Electrical System problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Golf | 11 | 14% |
| 2019 Golf | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 Golf | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 Golf | 10 | 9% |
| 2016 Golf | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 Golf | 18 | 14% |
| 2013 Golf | 7 | 16% |
| 2012 Golf | 6 | 13% |
| 2011 Golf | 18 | 16% |
| 2010 Golf | 5 | 7% |
| 2004 Golf | 4 | 14% |
| 2003 Golf | 4 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Volkswagen Golf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.