CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 456 complaints with NHTSA, including 25 crashes, 70 fires, 85 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (103 reports).
2003 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Driver airbag inflator may explode, spraying metal fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2003 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Problem areas named in the 456 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 103 |
| Electrical System | 97 |
| Air Bags | 82 |
| Power Train | 55 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 45 |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 |
| Visibility | 22 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Structure | 12 |
What owners report
Airbag delopy
Since New we noticed transmission malfunctioning, transmission would jerk on the upshifts and downshifting also, then it would take longer than normal to go into gears Im the original owner, I parked it for 11 years waiting for a recall letter, I heard the beatle had gotten a recall on this failure,, the Jetta had the same motor and transmission the triptronic, I should get one also it only has 89164 miles, Iâm waiting for a letter please respond thank you.
My jetta stalls without warning when the gas gauge is at a quarter of a tank or less. No engine check light or any other any other device comes on to warn me it is going to stall. My speed does not matter. It happens at freeway speeds or around town. It does not occur if the gas gauge shows more than 1/4 of a tank of fuel. I do not know if it is an electrical problem, a fuel propulsion problem or an engine problem. From reading volkswagon forums, this is a very common problem with volkswagons of different years, including the new Tiguans. I'm sure there have been many fatalities as a result of this defect. I am surprised volkswagon has not been forced to repair this dangerous, life th
RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IS BLOCKED INSIDE DOOR
NO TRANSMISSION FILTER .SO THERE IT IS MR VAR NO EONT GO IN ANY GEAR.I WENT TO CHONGE FILTER AND AFTER DAYS OF RESEARCH FOUND OUT THEY CAME W NO FILHER AND THAT MY FRIEND. CAN NOT BE JUSTIFIED. EVERY ONE HAS THESE PROBLEMS WHK OWNS ONE
2003 Volkswagen Jetta questions
Does the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta: Driver airbag inflator may explode, spraying metal fragments; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 456 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (103), Electrical System (97), Air Bags (82).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.