2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Electrical Systemwiring Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1 electrical systemwiring complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. THE GLOW PLUG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE WIRING CIRCUIT IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE TECHNICIAN ORDERED THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 118,000. UPDATED 1/6/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE WIRING BUNDLES THAT PASS FROM THE BODY INTO THE REAR HATCH FOR THE CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, WINDSHIELD WIPER AND ELECTRICAL LOCKS. THE WIRES BEND WHENEVER THE HATCH IS OPENED OR CLOSED. THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE HATCH, CAUSED THE WIRING TO CRACK AND EVENTUALLY LED TO A SHORT OF A FUSE. UPDATED 01/14/09.*JB
Other 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Problem Areas
Air Bags
7 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint