2003 Volkswagen Jetta Clutch Assembly Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- clutch failure · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Clutch Assembly · Power Train
The clutch on my vw jetta burned out on a major interstate and was a very dangerous situation. The car had 46,604 miles on it and should have lasted many miles above that but i have learned of 100's who own the same car with this same situation. *tr
ODI 10221455
Clutch Assembly
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that she experienced premature clutch failure. The clutch was replaced at 34,000 miles. The current mileage is 34,489 and failure mileage was 34,000. Updated 09/17/07 *tr
ODI 10196851
Clutch Assembly
2003 vw jetta clutch and flywheel out at 47,962 miles. I am an experienced manual transmission driver. This is not my fault, and this is very premature for a clutch failure. The dealership wants $2088.00 plus tax for parts and labor. My dealership quoted me at $1400 back home, but im stuck in colorado waiting for the customer care to get back to me. Every independent mechanic i have talked to including vw certified;…
ODI 10165577
Clutch Assembly
* 2003 volkswagen jetta with 38,116 miles / one owner * vw case # 50260581 * repair location: north point vw, sherwood, ar [redacted] the problem this vehicle's clutch and flywheel both failed (completely worn) at 38,116 miles, well before the average expected life... Possible material deficiency. Background all service for the vehicle has been completed and documented with vw. This vehicle has not been subjected to…
ODI 10130060
Clutch Assembly
Normal driving conditions clutch burned out at 21,851 miles need to replace clutch
ODI 10116509
Clutch Assembly
Driving along, clutch started to slip at about 25,000 miles, when taken to dealer they said the pressure plate is completely worn and its my fault, after much research this is quite common. I have gotten nowhere with customer service or any number of managers.*ak
ODI 10104817
Clutch Assembly
I have a 2003 vw jetta tdi. At 29,000 miles the clutch failed in the middle of a highway in a blizzard. The vw dealer has not given me any information other than the clutch failed due to my driving and that it will cost $2000. I have driven a jeep wrangler over 100000 and never had a problem with the clutch. My family and i were in danger in the middle of interstate 70 for several hours. In addition to calling the…
ODI 10100790
Clutch Assembly
Repeated complete clutch failure on my 2003 jetta. I am an experienced standard transmission driver and never had problem like this with any other car. The clutch seems to be of low quality and volkwagen is blaiming clutch failure on the driver - easy way out. *jb
ODI 10091106
Clutch Assembly
Blown clutch on new 2003 vw jetta tdi 1.8. First occurance in august of 04 with 26,000 miles and again now in may of 05 with 40,500 or 14,000 miles to another blown clutch. I am not a teenage driver, i am 23 with excellent driving skills and have driven clutches all my adult driving life. There is something wrong with their clutch system. I have found tons of evidence in bulletin boards. Vw is blaming this on poor…
ODI 10124085
Clutch Assembly
Complete clutch failure, (the car will idle in all 5 gears) suddenly that left my car disabled on the highway with my 2 y/o son in his car seat 30 miles away from anywhere.*ak
ODI 10086951
Clutch Assembly
Complete and sudden failure of clutch, resulting in total loss of power in rush hour traffic.*ak
ODI 10062148
Clutch Assembly
Complete clutch failure on my 2003 jetta. I am an experienced standard transmission driver. *ak
ODI 10090889