2003 Volkswagen Jetta Review

2003 Volkswagen Jetta is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 172.30 in length and 56.70 in height. Made in Mexico, 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has 9 trims priced by the manufacturer at 26,940 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V and uses 23 - 24 of gasoline in the city and 23 - 24 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Jetta
Trims Available: 9
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $26,940 USD
MPG: 21 City / 31 HWY
Tires: 205/55R16
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Jetta 2003 Trims

2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 34 - 42 City / 45 - 49 HWY

2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 34 - 42 City / 45 - 49 HWY

2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 31 HWY

2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 3VWTH69M03M029902
  • 3VWTH69M03M086715
  • 3VWTH69M13M075819
  • 3VWTH69M13M105319
  • 3VWTH69M23M066658
  • 3VWTH69M23M119939
  • 3VWTH69M23M193197
  • 3VWTH69M33M064109
  • 3VWTH69M33M175002
  • 3VWTH69M43M010947
  • 3VWTH69M43M011693
  • 3VWTH69M43M091433
  • 3VWTH69M53M022833
  • 3VWTH69M53M043973
  • 3VWTH69M53M143071
  • 3VWTH69M63M014613
  • 3VWTH69M63M170148
  • 3VWTH69M73M067904
  • 3VWTH69M73M105728
  • 3VWTH69M83M029727
  • 3VWTH69M83M144067
  • 3VWTH69M93M049968
  • 3VWTH69M93M052904
  • 3VWTH69M93M128900
  • 3VWTH69MX3M101656
  • 3VWTH69MX3M198082
  • 3VWTH69M53M169024
  • 3VWTH69M33M027660
  • 3VWTH69M63M075850
  • 3VWTH69MX3M106503
  • 3VWTH69M23M023499
  • 3VWTH69M73M180770
  • 3VWTH69M03M030919
  • 3VWTH69M93M133255
  • 3VWTH69M73M098134

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 07E023000 started on /Date(1175140800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Recall 07V063000 started on /Date(1171947600000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 14E007000 started on /Date(1394168400000-0500)/.

Summary: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Recall 18V406000 started on /Date(1528862400000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.

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If you consider used 2003 Volkswagen Jetta look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2003 Volkswagen Jetta’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 23 - 24 miles, which is lower then 2002 Volkswagen Jetta.

2003 Volkswagen Jetta is made in Mexico between 1981 to 2021.

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23 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
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5
1
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$17,100 - $26,940
23 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
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$17,100 - $26,940
23 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
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5
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23 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
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