2003 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Specifications

2001 2003 2005

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1998 - 2005
Weight :	2894 lbs \| 1312.696 kg

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1900 cc \| 115.9 cu in. \| 1.9 L.
Power :	90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3750 RPM
Torque :	155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 1900 RPM

Inline 4
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	120 Ft-Lbs (163 NM) @ 2600 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1800 cc \| 109.8 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 1950 RPM

V 6
Displacement :	2800 cc \| 170.9 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Transmission:
5 Automatic , 5 Manual

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :	Not Tested
Side rear passenger :	Not Tested
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer	The Gates Corporation
NHTSA Campaign ID	14E007000
Summary	The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Consequence	A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy	Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer	CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E023000
Summary	CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence	LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr Report Date	20001001
NHTSA Campaign ID	07V063000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence	THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes	VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. N4.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20020725
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V406000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2003 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$45,016
Avg. Home :	$246,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.83

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has a wheelbase size of 99.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has a length of 172.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta has a width of 68.40 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta was a .

Q: What engines did the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1900 cc | 115.9 cu in. | 1.9 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 3750 RPM and 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 1900 RPM

Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 120 Ft-Lbs (163 NM) @ 2600 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 1950 RPM

V 6 (2800 cc | 170.9 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic, 5 speed Manual.