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2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel Issues in the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

2 engine and engine coolingenginediesel complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel Complaints

#10145589 |
EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF CARBON IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEADING TO THE FAILURE OF THE CAR TO START. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AMONG VW DEALERS WITH TDI DIESELS AND THERE IS NOTHING VW IS DOING ABOUT IT. COST $700 TO REPAIR THIS. *NM
#10079856 |
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE VEHICLE. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *MR THIS RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOST OF POWER AND A REPLACEMENT OF THE INJECTOR SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS MUDDY DIESEL FUEL BUT COULDN'T PRODUCE THE FUEL FILTER TO BACK UP THE CLAIM. THERE WAS ANOTHER INCIDENT WHERE THERE WAS A PUFF OF SMOKE AND A LOST OF POWER DOWN TO 25 MPH ON THE ROAD. THE ENGINE HAD A #3 VALVE GO THROUGH THE PISTON AND RUN UP AND DOWN THE CRANKSHAFT. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH ANOTHER INJECTOR SYSTEM AND FUEL PUMP WAS ADDED. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, A HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINE BROKE FROM THE WELD AND SPEWED OIL EVERYWHERE. THE AXLE ASSEMBLY AND THE TRANSMISSION SLAVE CYLINDER WERE REPLACED AS WELL. *SC *JB

Other 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas

Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 69 complaints Electrical System 65 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 45 complaints Seats 34 complaints Air Bags 22 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 21 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 20 complaints Engine 16 complaints Power Train 15 complaints Electrical Systemignition 14 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 13 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 12 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 12 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 10 complaints Unknown Or Other 9 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Fuel System Diesel 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Tiressidewall 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Wheelsrim 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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