2003 Volkswagen Jetta Switch Problems
- 20
- 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.
Among these 20 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake light · 19 records
- light switch · 16 records
- brake lights · 14 records
- switch failed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Switch
Brake light switch failed causing brakes lights to stay illuminated even when the car is turned off and the key removed. *tr
ODI 10215738
Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions; the brake warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and the failure was contributed to the brake light switch. The vehicle was repaired; however, on a separate occasion the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer…
ODI 10281535
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph, the rear brake lights stayed illuminated without depressing the brake pedal. There was a nhtsa recall #04v096000, regarding exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the year. Updated 08/1/07 *tr
ODI 10175748
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the brake lights were non responsive. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who determined the brake switch failed. There was a nhtsa recall #04v096000 regarding the exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. The vehicle was exhibiting the same characteristics as indicated in the recall however, it was not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10175572
Switch
Brake light switch failed, resulting in no brake lights. This was repaired by dealer only to fail again within a few days. When the brake light switch fails the brakes ether do not work or stay on when the pedal is pushed. Also if the brake lights do stay on the accelerator is non responsive since it is electronically controlled. This same switch has been recalled in previous model years, the same switch is being…
ODI 10173376
Switch
I own a 2003 vw jetta tdi. On 10/17/2006 i was driving down the interstate at 72 mph when my glow plug light began flashing. I had recently replaced the glow plugs so i contacted the dealership. They stated that it was most likely the brake light switch. I was not told that this problem causes the brake lights not to work. I later found out that other vw jetta model years have the same defect and a recall has been…
ODI 10171479
Switch
Driving on the highway at night i noticed that my cruise control was inoperative. I researched the problem when i got home on a vw related website and found out that this was most likely due to a brake light switch located under the driver near the brake pedal. When the brake light switch is not working it causes the cruise control to also stop working. What i also found out is that since this switch was broken all…
ODI 10170893
Switch
2003 vw jetta brake light switch became inoperable. This caused me to have no brake lights. This almost caused an accident as a person traveling behind be did not know i was stopping. Even more concerning is there is no indication light to let the driver of the jetta know this has happened. Vw had a recall on the 2002 model of this car for this exact same problem. Why not the 2003? It uses the exact same part! To…
ODI 10169468
Switch
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the epc engine protection control light illuminated without incident. The vehicle was inspected by dealer who determined when the epc light illuminated; this was indicating the exterior brake lights were inoperative. There was a nhtsa recall, # 04v096000, regarding the brake lights. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10169230
Switch
I purchased a 2003 vw jetta tdi wagon about a year ago, used. This car has been really great to me thus far, until my glow plug light started flashing at me the other day. After checking the manual, which basically said there was an internal error, and not much more, i decided to check the internet for more information. The search results mentioned that it is most likely a brake light switch problem and either the…
ODI 10168460
Glass, Side/Rear · Switch
2003 vw jetta. Brake light switch is broken causing the vehicle to be undriveable. Also, the driver side windows keeps falling into the door. *nm
ODI 10171141
Switch
I have been experiencing a problem similar to the recall on 2002 vw jetta's with faulty brake light. Except i have a 2003 model. *jb
ODI 10158926
Switch
Jetta brake light switch (on our invoice it is part no. 1jo-945-511-e") according to the service dept at commonwealth vw, this switch has been recalled as defective in other vw's, but not the jetta. When it fails, the brake lights go out and the car will not shift. I bought this car new for my daughter, m. B., the registered owner, and i do not like the idea that she is driving a defective vehicle to and from our…
ODI 10150368
Switch
Vw claims the exterior brake lighting switch isn't a recall item or problem but not only am i having problems with the one for me car but the other vw owners here at my place of employment have encountered the same problem as well. *nm
ODI 10149291
Switch
2003 jetta gears will not shift out of park. This is caused by a plastic submitter that controls the gear shift and brakes. *ts the consumer was told there was an open recall for the 2002 model but not 2003. *jb the would like to have his paid bills paid that were accidentally placed in an envelope. Updated 07/11/06. *jb
ODI 10155187
Column Shift · Module · Switch
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph on normal road condition problems were notice with the traction button for the esp system. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the black brake switch failed. The brake light switch has been replaced for the purple brake light switch twice. The black brake light switch had a recall for 2002 model but does not cover the 2003 models. Additional problems…
ODI 10160626
Parking Brake · Power Window Devices And Controls · Switch
I got my 2003 vw jetta in february of '03. Now not even a year and a half later i have huge problems with my car. My brake lights will randomly stay on even when the car is turned off. My windows do not always work properly. Finally the worst was that i was parked in my drive way, it is steep but the same place i have parked dozens of times, when the emergency brake let go in the middle of the night and my car…
Crash reported
ODI 10082424
Switch
May of 2004, vehicle begins "lunging" when pressing the accelerator. According to dealership findings there was a tsb on this issue and software was outdated and updated by dealership. This seemed to have corrected the problem until october 2004 when the "lunging" began occurring again. According to dealership, a brake light switch code was found in the abs section of the computer and the switch was replaced to…
ODI 10203227
Switch
Purchased new 2003 jetta may 2003. Since that time we have had to tow the car twice and repair same part 4 times. It is the brake light switch that breaks which means the car can not be taken out of park. Can not be moved unless it is towed or get it in when you first see it is going out yet again. This has happened jan 28, 2004, aug 2, 2004, may 31, 2005, and oct 14, 2005. Twice it was serviced at the volkswagen…
ODI 10142051
12v/24v/48v Battery · Switch
My brake light swich has been replaced 3 times on my 2003 jetta tdi vw. Failure of this switch causes brake light's to either stay on consistently or not turn on at all. Loss of turbo in vehicle and can cause loss of power due to battery shut down.*ak
ODI 10037537