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2003 Volkswagen Jetta brakes problems

The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has 22 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

22

Brakes complaints

4%

Share of year

8

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Related recalls

07E023000BrakesMarch 29, 2007 · 13,128 units

Defect

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.

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta brakes — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 07E023000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.