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2002 Volkswagen Jetta Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler Problems

NHTSA component category: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER · data through 07/12/2026

86Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler complaints
12.3%Of all 702 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler ranks on this vehicle

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER86 · 12.3%
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW63 · 9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION61 · 8.7%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION56 · 8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM51 · 7.3%

Share of the 702 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta overview page.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta have seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler problems?

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler is the most-reported problem area on the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta: 86 of 702 complaints on file (12.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta have in total?

702 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 71 involved a fire, 75 reported injuries, and 10 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.