Ignition Coils Failure problems of the 2003 Volkswagen GTI

Five problems related to ignition coils failure have been reported for the 2003 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition Coils Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Gti. While driving at speeds of 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to move the vehicle from the roadway without incident. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where he was advised the failure was due to failed ignition coil packs. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure recurred. The failure mileage was 78,000 and current mileage was 83,000.

2 Ignition Coils Failure problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2008

#1 ignition coil failed. Car repaired by local repair shop, and within 50 miles, the #3 coil failed. Replaced all ignition coils at 77k miles. Seems premature for a 5 year car.

3 Ignition Coils Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2003

My clutch failed at 14,000 miles. My ignition fails regularily, the ignition coil has been recalled and now I am having problems with my catalytic converter. I have owned vw's all of my life and traded in my last vw that had 170k on an original clutch.

4 Ignition Coils Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2003

2003 Volkswagen Gti. Ignition coil failure. Dealer replaced (1) of (6) coils for this vehicle. Week later, another coil failed. Suggest dealer replaces all coils when problem exists so customer with a (6) cylinder vehicle does not have to come back six time for a repair.

5 Ignition Coils Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2002

Vehicle hesitates/stalls due to ignition coil failue. Dealer notified. Ph.


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