VolkswagenJetta2003
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2003 Volkswagen Jetta Side/Window Problems

45
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 45 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 13 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • passenger side · 22 records
  • side curtain · 22 records
  • airbags deployed · 15 records
  • airbag deployed · 10 records
  • side airbag · 9 records
  • curtain airbags · 9 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi13
60–100k mi7
30–60k mi6
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 24, 2004

    Side/Window

    In december 2003, i was driving on i-495 in the dc area and hit a small rock (felt similar to hitting a pothole). My passenger-side airbag deployed...after inspection, the dealer said that, although there was no damage to the outside of the car, there was a small scratch on the airbag sensor. It was considered a collision and my insurance had to cover the bill (around $2500). Six months later (june 2004), i was…

    ODI 10080425

  • June 5, 2004 · 26,500 miles

    Side/Window

    While exiting the baltimore harbor tunnel north bound at 55 miles per hour i hit a pothole. The pothole slightly damage the right front(passenger side) rim and broke the tire seal. The driver side curtain and seat airbag deployed unexpectedly. *ak also can not retract or adjust my seat belt. Minor medical injures ocurred. Decided to check for others who have had this problem and it seems volkswagen in all those…

    1 injury

    ODI 10074907

  • May 6, 2004

    Side/Window

    While driving 25 mph consumer ran over a rock. This caused the driver's side seat air bag to deploy. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that a cause had not been determined. A representative would inspect vehicle and then make a determination. *ak

    ODI 10072255

  • April 20, 2004 · 20,000 miles

    Side/Window

    While backing out of my driveway, at no more than 1 or 2 mph, the drivers side, side curtain airbags deployed. Vw has thus far claimed the vehicle hit something causing them to deploy. *ak

    1 injury

    ODI 10067661

  • April 18, 2004 · 15,485 miles

    Side/Window

    I hit a pothole and my side curtain airbags deployed. Vw states that the airbags should have deployed in this situation and that i am responsible for the cost of repairs ($2196.85 in parts plus whatever they charge for labor). *ak

    ODI 10082676

  • March 31, 2004 · 7,000 miles

    Frontal · Side/Window

    While driving between 65 and 70 mph and without any warning front and window passenger air bags deployed. Dealer notified. *ak

    ODI 10065346

  • March 14, 2004 · 7,630 miles

    Side/Window

    The consumer was driving down the freeway and without notice or cause the curtain air bag and passenger air bag deployed, injuring the passenger. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. However the dealer said they will not cover it. *ak there were minor scratches found under the vehicle which could have been proof of a previous accident but there was no damage on the passenger's side of the vehicle which would…

    1 injury

    ODI 10066770

  • March 7, 2004 · 18,292 miles

    Side/Window

    Driving along a bad road hit a pot hole going around 45 miles per hour and the passenger side air bag went off. This happend on march 7 of 2004 around 1:30am. No visable damage to the car. Dealership said its not covered by the warenty. Air bag went off by going over a pot hole. That is no reason for an airbag to deploy, need dealership to replace the airbags. *ak

    ODI 10060766

  • February 8, 2004 · 3,100 miles

    Side/Window

    Passenger side and curtain airbags deployed upon driving over a pothole. Volkswagen of america has refused to acknowledge this as a defect in the vehicle and has refused to repair the interior damage caused by the deployment under the limited new vehicle warranty. A memorandum from my insurance company notes that both they and an employee of vw have seen this occur with other vw jettas. My insurance company also…

    ODI 10062246

  • December 28, 2003

    Side/Window

    My daughter-in-law was driving her vw jetta 2003 on a city street when the driver side (window curtain) air bags burst open. She had not hit anything, not even a pot hole when it went off. However, the bag hit her leaving her with bruising, a strained neck, and muscle aches. She is also quite afraid to drive the car. Vw of america refuses to do anything about it.*ak odi#10061865

    1 injury

    ODI 10056720

  • December 27, 2003 · 21,000 miles

    Side/Window

    I was driving down a city street and stopped at a red light. I proceeded to make a right hand turn; about midway through the turn my drivers' side front and rear side curtain air bags as well as the drivers' seat airbag deployed. There is a pot hole at that intersection, however i do not remember hitting it, i only remember getting hit in the head by the airbag. If i had hit the pot hole, the airbags still should…

    1 injury

    ODI 10061865

  • September 24, 2003 · 39,500 miles

    Side/Window

    1. Accident where the car was struck at 90deg between driver door and rear passenger door by pick up truck 2. Side impact airbags did not deploy 3. Dealer did not want to get involved, manufacturer ignored the issue, stating that the air bags do not deploy in all circumstances. *jb

    Crash reported

    ODI 10109889

  • September 16, 2003

    Side/Window

    While driving at 40 mph, and no warning air bags deployed. Dealer notified.*ak

    ODI 10040068

  • July 27, 2003 · 11,000 miles

    Side/Window

    I drive a 2002 vw jetta, with 11000 plus miles on the car. My side and passenger curtain airbags deployed without a crash. There was spontaneous deployment of the airbags. Vw of america sent an engineer who found no damage to account for this, just as i had reported. The vw dealership also found no evidence for this. Now, without any explanation, nor guarantee that this will not re occur, vw expects me to drive this…

    ODI 10043020

  • April 28, 2003 · 3,459 miles

    Side/Window

    My son was driving his 2003 volkswagen jetta when the drivers side airbags deployed for unexplained reasons. The local volkswagen dealer read the sensors in the car and it registered crash data. There was no impact when the airbags deployed. *jb

    1 injury

    ODI 10018891

  • March 24, 2003

    Side/Window

    As my family an i were driving down teh freeway, the passenger side airbags including the ine in the seat deployed for no apparent reason. We did not even hit a bump, the bags just deployed. We just wanted to report this to help track a problem, if there is one with this type of car.

    ODI 10010975

  • February 4, 2003

    Side/Window

    While turning into the parking deck at one of my satellite offices, my passenger side curtain and seat airbag deployed. I immediately contacted the manufacturer as there was no evidence of an impact anywhere on the vehicle. Once the vehicle was towed to the local vw service center, i was informed that they could not begin work on the vehicle until they contacted a vw representative due to a technical bulletin. It…

    ODI 10059073

  • November 14, 2002 · 1,500 miles

    Side/Window

    I was backing out of my parking spot and my driver side tire hit the curb. There was a scratch on my muffler. My side curtain air bag and the air bag in my seat deployed. I was told my first time of contacting the manufacturer (before i made a claim) that the sensors were in the front of the car and the air bags should not have deployed. After i filed a claim all of a sudden they lost all ties with me ever talking…

    ODI 10010116

  • Side/Window

    Inadvertent air bag deployment in the 2002-2003 volkswagen jetta and 2003 honda accord. *mr *nm *tc

    ODI 10083859

  • Side/Window

    While making a left hand turn side curtain and side air bags inadvertently deployed. Driver sustained minor burns to arms and hands. *ak

    1 injury

    ODI 10049918