2003 Volkswagen Jetta seats problems
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has 103 seats complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
103
Seats complaints
19%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Seats complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA STATION WAGON, CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE SEAT HEATER WAS OPERATING. THE SEAT SUSTAINED A HOLE THE DIAMETER OF A PENCIL. THE SEAT BURNED PASSENGER BUTTOCKS,…”
Common questions
How many seats complaints does the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta have?
NHTSA has 103 complaints about the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta seats — 19% 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.