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2003 Volkswagen Jetta Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has 10 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Seats
90
Electrical
84
Airbags
75
Powertrain
52
Engine
50
Brakes
22
Lights
20
Visibility
16
Other
13
Structure
10
Fuel System
9
Suspension
6
Latches & Locks
4
Tires
4
Wheels
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 1, 2010STRUCTUREI OWN A 2003 VW JETTA TDI. SIX MONTHS AGO THE CLEAR COAT STARTED PEELING FROM THE HOOD AND NOW IT I...
Sep 8, 2009STRUCTURE2003 JETTA'S CLEARCOAT IS PEELING OFF, IT STARTED ON FRONT HOOD AND NOW IT IS PEELING ALL OVER THE C...
Dec 16, 2006STRUCTUREWHILE DRIVING A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WITH APPROX 66,000 MILES THE MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS BROKE OFF AND T...
Nov 2, 2006STRUCTUREWATER FOUND ON DRIVERS SIDE FLOORBOARDS, FRONT AND REAR. WATER VISIBLE AROUND SUNROOF CONTROLLER AND...
Jun 5, 2006STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCONTINUOUS LEAKING OF WATER INTO INTERIOR OF CAR FROM CURRENTLY UNDETERMINED SOURCE(S) CAUSING MOLD/...
Jan 22, 2006STRUCTUREENGINE MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS BROKE AND CAUSED CAR TO CRASH. ALSO INJURING MY DAUGHTER. *N...
Jul 5, 2004STRUCTUREMY 2003 VW JETTA TDI GLS SEDAN WAS PARKED ON A SUMMER DAY (APPROX. 100 DEGREES F). UPON RETURNING T...
Aug 10, 2003STRUCTURERATTLES THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR SUCH AS THE SPEAKERS, DASH BOARD, AND AREA WHERE THE EMERGENCY FLASH...
Oct 17, 2002STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION - 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI. VR6 WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. VIN 3 V W ...
Jan 1, 1970STRUCTURECONSUMER STATED DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL HAD A RELEASE BUTTON THAT RELEASED THE GAS FLAP DOOR. THI...

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