Complaints
72
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Volkswagen Gti Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:27,072 mi
#27 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:43,842 mi
Crash-related:4
#36 complaints
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Avg mileage:48,787 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Volkswagen Gti.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 9 | — | — | 27,072 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 4 | — | 43,842 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 6 | 2 | — | 48,787 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 85,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 60,384 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 | 1 | — | 31,850 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 27,609 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 27,360 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 20,895 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 2 | — | — | 30,850 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 31,850 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | — | 35,900 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | 1 | 45,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 57,600 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 67,800 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 66,000 mi |
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