2003 Volkswagen Jetta - Reliability

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2002 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI 4dr Sedan Shown

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GL TDI Sedan (1.9L 4-cyl. Turbo Diesel 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Mass Air Flow Sensor and the Water pump. The cost to repair the Mass Air Flow Sensor is estimated at $329.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor, 4-cylinder engines, and $220.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor, 6-cylinder engines. The cost to repair the Water Pump is estimated at $135.00 for parts and $169.00 for labor, 4-cylinder gasoline engines, and $149.00 for parts and $247.00 for labor, 6-cylinder engines. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat-rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Front Upper Strut Mounts and Lower Control Arm Bushings. The cost to replace both Front Upper Strut Mounts is estimated to be $36.00 for parts and $228.00 for labor. The cost to repair all front Lower Control Arm Bushings is $70.00 for parts and $202.00 to $291.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Volkswagen Jetta by Identifix

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Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Volkswagen Jetta - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta by Identifix

Reliability History for Volkswagen Jetta by Identifix

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