Two problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2003 Jetta.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the brake light becomes inoperative intermittently without warning. The dealer dick hannah dealerships 10808 ne coxley dr, vancouver, wa 98662 (360) 605-1726 was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that no recall was under the VIN. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 07v063000(exterior lighting) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure the failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Ck.
Starting car in the morning or at end of work day and brake warning lights came on. Car cannot be moved - brakes have hissing or whisking sound when pressed. Car cannot be driven, unless turning ignition to first on position putting car in neutral then starting the car. 2. Brakes do not work properly - car is unsafe to drive 3. Dealer claims that there is some sort of brake switch that has a "universal recall" that is causing the problem. I did research before buying my '03 Jetta and found that several complaints about brake failure and brake problems have been on-going. When I questioned the dealer they knew nothing of the sort and said "if there had been problems in the past they have been fixed. " apparently these problems have not - I continue to experience them as have other Jetta owners with whom I have spoken.