What is the fuel economy of a 2003 Volkswagen GTI?

EPA figures for the 2003 Volkswagen GTI reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2003 Volkswagen GTI?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Volkswagen GTI. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2003 Volkswagen GTI?

Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 Volkswagen GTI, most often about: Air Bags, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 2003

2003 Volkswagen GTI

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	19	27	22	404
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	21	28	24	370
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	20	28	23	386
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic (S5)	Premium	19	27	22	404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 07V063000

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

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

72 complaints filed by owners for this model year (11 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 19 Power Train 15 Electrical System 10

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.