2003 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen jetta. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle overheated and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact added water to the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,072.
ODI 11099851
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine suddenly began to rev and caused the vehicle to accelerate. The contact applied the brake pedal in order to slow the vehicle down. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and heard a banging noise coming from the vehicle and noticed that there were parts on the ground. The contact…
ODI 11001512
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Transmission strained to shift out of first gear. Water pump went out cause car to run hot.. Water pump was replaced but blower head gasket.... Airbag light comes on and off
ODI 10888440
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
The jetta is defective in the car will start but needs to be engaged in ignition and the sit for 12-15 minutes before it is able to get in drive gear. Currently it will not engage in reverse gear. The temperature is mild 74-78degrees f and the car needs to be constantly serviced. Upon the incident this jetta was driving and there was a visibility probelm through the windshield . The windshielf was replaced. The…
ODI 10762811
Engine
Fortunately, my son was at a red light and went to take off and it would not change gears..he rolled into the parking lot ahead of him. He told the wrecker driver that it felt like something fell - we opened the hood and saw that the motor was actually sitting crooked. The motor mounts were broken, on one side broken off on the other stripped.this could have been a very bad outcome. Several mechanics have tried to…
ODI 10661457
Engine · Power Train
According to a vw dealer, the catalytic converter on my 2003 vw jetta failed at 89,000 miles. The vw dealer stated that it failed because the mil illuminated and the car's computer shows code p0420. The dealer also stated that the vehicle is no longer covered by any warranty. *tr
ODI 10557622
Engine
The plastic dipstick handle on my 2003 vw jetta cracked off the dipstick and required replacement. The part number is 06j115611e. *tr
ODI 10557620
Electrical System · Engine
One of the two large cooling fans in the front of the engine failed. The part must be replaced to prevent engine overheating. The part number is 6x0-959-445-f. *tr
ODI 10557309
Electrical System · Engine
The temp sender on my 2003 volkswagen jetta failed for the second time. The first failure occurred at approximately 38,000 miles in 2007. *tr
ODI 10557308
Electrical System · Engine
The thermostat on my 2003 volkswagen jetta failed for the second time. The first time it failed as at approximately 40,000 miles in 2009. *tr
ODI 10557306
Electrical System · Engine
The car was parked for two days without being driven. While it was parked, neighbors ran over to report it was smoking under the hood. We saw that there were flames coming out from underneath the front of the car. Fire department came, but fire had already extinguished itself. Fire department disconnected the battery ground and said the wires going to the cooling fan had set on fire. All of this was spontaneous.…
Fire reported
ODI 10515974
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car stalls at highway speeds when at quarter tank or less. Parts replaced, still occurs. There is no known fix for this problem, it always comes back, and is most likely a manufacturers defect with the fuel pump system that is being ignored by vw of america. This is happening to hundreds and most likely thousands of volkswagen jetta, golf, beetle and gti owners. We have been connecting the dots through online vw…
ODI 10620761
Electrical System · Engine
All warning indicators (abs, cel, airbag, ecp, battery and other instrument dash panel lights) would flicker repetitively until the car lost all power. After inspection of the engine compartment it was found that the alternator cable that attaches to the fuse box located on top of the battery was melting the fuse box and causing power distribution problems. The volkswagen dealer recommended that they both be…
ODI 10547473
Engine · Power Train
This is in regard to tiptronic transmission failure at 77,000 miles. After the vehicle was fully paid off and 17k miles after warranty had expired. While i was driving vehicle would stay in 1st and 2nd gear and give a big jolt when going into 3rd and 4th while still cold, only after engine would heat up without any stops would it perform sub par. Previous to this i had have no complaints. Dealer quoted $5600 to…
ODI 10944086
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2003 volkswagen jetta's coolant pump failed while in traffic. This caused a reduction in power and engine overheating. Replacement was covered under warranty. *tr
ODI 10557091