general problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Two problems related to diesel fuel system 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.

1 Diesel Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2004

Check engine light illuminated and there was no power to the vehicle. At highway speeds there was a severe vibration in the steering wheel. This resulted in a complete lost of power and a replacement of the injector system. The consumer was told that there was muddy diesel fuel but couldn't produce the fuel filter to back up the claim. There was another incident where there was a puff of smoke and a lost of power down to 25 mph on the road. The engine had a #3 valve go through the piston and run up and down the crankshaft. The engine was replaced along with another injector system and fuel pump was added. Several weeks later, a high pressure oil line broke from the weld and spewed oil everywhere. The axle assembly and the transmission slave cylinder were replaced as well.

2 Diesel Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2003 Volkswagen Jetta developed problems with the vehicle stopping. ** answer required***. When the weather is around 5 degrees, the fuel gels and the vehicle comes to a stop. This has happened three times. The consumer has out in duel additives but that has not corrected the problem.


Other Diesel Fuel System related problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Diesel Fuel System problems
2
Diesel Fuel System Tank Assembly problems
1


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