Volkswagen · 2003

2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 38 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Diesel	29	40	33	308
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	35	44	38	268
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	20	27	23	386
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	29	24	370
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	19	27	22	404
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic (S5)	Premium	19	28	22	404
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	21	28	24	370
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic (S5)	Premium	19	27	22	404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 14E007000

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

Campaign 18V406000

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.

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.

Campaign 07E023000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

555 complaints filed by owners for this model year (38 involving a crash, 79 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seats 103 Electrical System 97 Air Bags 82

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta?

EPA figures for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta reach 38 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 Jetta?

Owners have filed 555 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about: Seats, Electrical System, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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.