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Common Problems with 2003 Volkswagen GTI

Retrospectively, the 2003 Volkswagen GTI had 18 complaints, and 22% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2003 Volkswagen GTI?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2003 Volkswagen GTI fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 EQUIPMENT 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 VISIBILITY 1 STRUCTURE 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 SEAT BELTS 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 POWER TRAIN 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1

Worst 2003 Volkswagen GTI Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2003 Volkswagen GTI January 13, 2005 Victims: 1 Mileage: 7950 miles

Consumer was driving at 5 mph and struck a pot hole and side door air bags deployed. also, side window malfunctioned, and seat recliner broke. *ak

SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
2003 Volkswagen GTI October 26, 2004 Victims: 1

When the 2003 volkswagen gti vr6 was in a front end collision with a suv and as a result was totaled the driver's air bag did not go off. it seems the...

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2003 Volkswagen GTI December 9, 2004 Victims: 1

The consumer was traveling 40 mph, but when he attempted to apply the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. the consumer was unable to maintain cont...