2003 Volkswagen Jetta problems by component
455 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats → | 100 | 22% | 54,750 mi |
| Electrical System → | 97 | 21% | 78,602 mi |
| Air Bags → | 76 | 17% | 38,711 mi |
| Power Train → | 54 | 12% | 35,011 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 45 | 10% | 61,595 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 27 | 6% | 64,090 mi |
| Visibility → | 21 | 5% | 59,018 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 18 | 4% | 10,900 mi |
| Engine → | 16 | 4% | 90,000 mi |
| Structure → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 4 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.