2003 Volkswagen Beetle problems by component
314 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 134 | 43% | 75,207 mi |
| Air Bags → | 60 | 19% | 55,680 mi |
| Visibility → | 55 | 18% | 49,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 36 | 11% | 61,210 mi |
| Structure → | 20 | 6% | 42,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 18 | 6% | 86,273 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Engine | 9 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.