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2003 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 638 repairs.
2003 Volkswagen Jetta body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 144000 mi US $100 |
Replaced yellowed and nearly opaque plastic headlight lenses. |
| 229400 mi | the rear left shock ripped out of the mount. upon inspection, there was not enough body left (due to rust) to weld something to to repair the shock mount. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 95000 mi US $400 |
glove box latch broke. entire glovebox door needed to be replaced |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $600 |
Sunroof leaked into headliner, smelled moldy. Dealer had removed the drip tray to fix a rattle when I bought it, so it was leaking for 2 years. Another shop had to replace the entire assembly (with used parts). Works fine now. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 301300 mi US $25 |
Shift boot worn out. Replaced boot and knob. |
| 74400 mi | Moonroof plastic rails broke. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| 158100 mi | Diesel Jetta and Golfs have known paint flake on top of front fender from a foam pad inside. After a few years a large chunk of paint falls off. VW will provide new fenders painted and installed for free. |
| 146700 mi US $30 |
Center console hinges broke. Replaces with upgraded part from IDparts.com |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | Front and rear driver side door trim replacement/repair plus driver door damage (body work) repair (door damage caused by loose rear trim piece) |
| 35331 mi | replace right rear door handle trim - warranty repair |
| 53000 mi US $75 |
Diagnose rattle coming from undercarriage. Replaced exhaust hanger and washers. |
| 54000 mi US $41 |
"Rumble" noise when steering wheel turned hard to right. Broken clamp found and replaced (unknown which specific clamp). |
| 122853 mi US $111 |
Replaced the plastic outer cover of passenger side mirror which had broken(a long time ago). Previously we had set it back in place (not fully secured), but it flew off while driving and was run over by another car. |
| 156000 mi US $300 |
repair and repaint rust in both from wheel wells just above rocker panels. Rust fit notices ~2 years ago. |
| 102000 mi US $250 |
Interior headliner has fallen. Had the headliner previously replaced to fix same problem at 30K miles. Dealer and manufacturer refuses to repair defective headliner for free or at a discount. Repair not attempted due to cost. Interior headliner fabric was falling. Price quoted by dealer to fix was too expensive ($780.00). Took the car to a headliner repair shop who re-upolstered the headliner. Shop did a great job for reasonable price, looks like new. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 72000 mi US $50 |
Replaced worn shift boot with OEM part |
| gas cap switch broke |
| 744 mi | trunk latch broken, couldn't close trunk. fixed by dealer. no charge |
| 8990 mi | rubber on both driver's side window and moonroof had to be patched up. leaked when rained hard and went through carwash. covered by warranty. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 57000 mi US $100 |
Sunroof leak Door panels and factory tint falling off sunroof leak caused headliner to warp and pull loose and mold |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 113000 mi US $250 |
Glove compartment door was the source of the problem. The latch broke. The entire door needed to be replaced. |
2003 Volkswagen Jetta
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 72000 mi US $200 |
leaking from front windshield driver's side 6 months ago repaired passenger side. |
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