Wheel alignment for a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Wheel alignment for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 6.1 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Volkswagen Jetta for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2002 Volkswagen Jetta: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.9 L | 1.9 L | 1.8 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 35 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 45 | 40 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 39 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 47 | 40 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,475 | US$2,900 | US$3,400 | US$2,800 | US$2,975 | US$3,750 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,892 | $2,202 | $3,430 | $3,038 | $3,256 | $3,744 | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,658 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 702 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (152), air bags (110) and engine and engine cooling (107). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V063000 | 2007-02-20 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. |
| 06V183000 | 2006-05-24 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096. |
| 04V584000 | 2004-12-16 | exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS. |
| 04V096000 | 2004-02-20 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. |
| 02V031000 | 2002-01-31 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Jetta
Searching for wheel alignment for the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.9L 4-cylinder turbo. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 1.9L 4-cylinder turbo, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it.
What CarmaCars does here
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
Keep moving meanwhile
We collect the rental when your car is back. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
A short checklist
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Good habits for your car
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Send a request
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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