Seats Related Problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat heater/cooler (86 problems). The second most common problem is related to the seats (16 problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Seats problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

The Front Seat Heater/cooler problem

When the seat heater is turned on, the seat catches on fire. When you look at the picture that is smoke coming from the seat, the holes were caused by the seat heater.   Read details...

The Seats problem

The right area of the driver's side heated seat began to get excessively warm so I discontinued use for a period of time. Subsequent attempt at use resulted in the heating coil burning through the upholstery. Pictures attached.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

I was in a rear end incident in which my 2003vw Jetta was struck almost dead-on in the rear by a 2009 BMW sedan. Both my wife, seated in the front passenger seat, and I, driving, were wearing three point seat belts. The airbags in our vehicle did not deploy.   Read details...


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