Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has 50 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
50
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATE... |
| May 30, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50... |
| Feb 17, 2016 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TRANSMISSION STRAINED TO SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. WATER PUMP WENT OUT CAUSE CAR TO RUN HOT.. WATER P... |
| Aug 22, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY WATER PUMP FAILED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE OVERHEAT SIGN LIT UP. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE O... |
| Apr 15, 2014 | ENGINE | FORTUNATELY, MY SON WAS AT A RED LIGHT AND WENT TO TAKE OFF AND IT WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS..HE ROLLED... |
| Dec 26, 2013 | ENGINE | THE PLASTIC DIPSTICK HANDLE ON MY 2003 VW JETTA CRACKED OFF THE DIPSTICK AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. T... |
| Mar 29, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE NOTICED A BURNING CRAYON SMELL IN MY 2003 VW JETTA FOR A FEW MONTHS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR DETAI... |
| Dec 24, 2012 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CAR STALLS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN AT QUARTER TANK OR LESS. PARTS REPLACED, STILL OCCURS. THERE IS NO... |
| Sep 1, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS | I STARTED EXPERIENCING A HOT SPOT IN THE DRIVER'S HEATED SEAT IN THE FALL OF 2012. I HAVE TO PUT A ... |
| Jan 30, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE DRIVERS SIDE MOTOR MOUNT BROKE, ENGINE DROPPED AND FELL ON THE AXLE AND BROKE IT. *TR |
| Feb 11, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE, OIL PUMP WAS NOT PUMPING OIL AND CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER (TIMING BELT... |
| Jul 21, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WATER PUMP FAILURE. *TR |
| Jun 15, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AFTER BEING PREVIOUSLY ... |
| Mar 19, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WE PURCHASED AN 03 VW JETTA WAGON APPROX. 2.5 YEARS AGO. WE CHANGED THE OIL AT THE DEALER EVERY 5000... |
| Feb 22, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | 2003 VW JETTA: DIGITAL DISPLAY WOULD SHUT OFF WHEN KEY WAS REMOVED FROM IGNITION. UNABLE TO LOCK VEH... |
| Feb 3, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AFTER TAKING MY 2003 VW JETTA 1.8L TURBO TO THE VW DEALERSHIP FOR A BROKEN DIPSTICK AND IGNITION REC... |
| Sep 21, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.8 TURBO, ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SLUDGE FORMATION. *TR |
| Mar 20, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTEN... |
| Dec 15, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2003 VW JETTA - FUSE BOX INSIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MELTED! *TR |
| Nov 30, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT FAILURE OF THE IGNITION COILS ON A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA ( ) WITH THE 1.8 LIT... |