Eight problems related to front air bag 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.
Motor vehicle accident in residential area with moving 2003 vw Jetta and parked Honda/Toyota? driver of Jetta came around the corner, looked down & away from the road momentarilly while driving apx. 30 mph when she hit the other vehicle without any breaking. This full frontal impact and the entire front end of this Jetta was taken out and the other vehicle was totaled. None of the 4 airbags deployed. We are currently being told "no changes or alterations will be made with regard to the airbags".
While driving 65-70 mph both frontal air bags inadvertently deployed. Vehicle is at the dealer.
While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and none of the front air bags deployed upon impact. Vw suggested that nothing was wrong with the air bags upon inspection.
Consumer stated air bag cover shook while vehicle was in motion. Dealer indicated that it was normal.
Making a right turn driver and passenger air bag deployed.
While backing out of a driveway driver's frontal air bag deployed. Manufacturer offered to buy the vehicle.
While driving between 65 and 70 mph and without any warning front and window passenger air bags deployed. Dealer notified.
While driving 25 mph and rolling over a small pothole airbag deployed inadvertently.