2003 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system problems
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has 102 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
102
Electrical System complaints
18%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, SUDDENLY A FIRE STARTED FOR NO REASON FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER GLOVE COMPARTMENT, BURNING PLASTIC WAS DRIPPING TO THE FLOOR MATS. I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES MY CAR WAS TOTALLY ON FIRE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE OTHER…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 102 complaints about the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta electrical system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.