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2003 Volkswagen Golf Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Volkswagen Golf has 4 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Volkswagen Golf

Airbags
10Seats
5Electrical
4Engine
4Suspension
3

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Engine Recalls

14E007000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 28, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE OVERHEATED DUE TO WATER PUMP FAILURE, REQUIRING WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. PLASTIC IMPELLER DEG...
Nov 26, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE FROZE 1 MILE AFTER THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. NO SMELLS, WARNING LIGHTS, NOISES BEFORE THE OIL ...
Sep 22, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON SEPT. 22ND, 2005, OUR 2003 VW EUROVAN BROKE DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WE HAD IT TOWED TO OUR...
Aug 1, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINVARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2003 GLX. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. TH...

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