Two problems related to rear window defogger 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.
According to the owner's manual the rear defroster switch is supposed to turn off automatically ten minutes after being activated. When the consumer turned on the rear defroster it did not shut itself off. As a result, the wires in the rear window did not work properly. This causes the consumer not to be able to see through some parts of the rear window. The dealership said that it was suppose to be manual. The window was replaced in February 2005. The replacement window had not experienced any damage because the defroster switch had been turned off manually. (11/17/05).
Problems with rear window defogger and transmission. Rear defogger didn't turn off. Consumer feared it would cause an electrical hazard. Transmission locked and wouldn't move to reverse. Transmission was repaired and failed again. Consumer was informed a new transmission and clutch was installed. On the day of purchase, consumer complained of the problem but the salesman stated he wasn't use to a manual transmission and ignored it.
| Power Window problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Rear Window Defogger problems | |
| Sun Roof problems | |
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