2003 Volkswagen Golf problems, complaints & recalls

2022-10-26 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire

“the car just started on fire while i was driving and nearly killed me and my boyfriend lucky someone was honking and flagging down and when we tried stopping the car wouldn't brake and we had to jump out when it was still rolling. we were bout to get on the high way lucky someone stopped us be we did so. …”

2017-02-08 · Unknown Or Other · 123,000 mi

“the airbag control module has failed and needs to be replaced. without it, there is no guarantee that the airbags will function properly, if at all, in the event of an accident. volkswagen refuses to even help with the over $1,000.00 repair cost. (the airbag warning light came on, so the vehicle was taken in for diagnostics.)…”

2015-05-22 · Air Bags · 130,000 mi

“my son was parking his car at a state park and driving less than 2 miles a hour when the passenger airbags deployed. several people heard the loud sound and ran over to see if anyone was hurt. his girlfriend's arm became red, with a rash and swollen. the seat and headliner are now damaged, and it would cost more to replace the airbags, seat and hea…”

2015-05-22 · Power Train · 230,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“i had the hatch open on my golf and started to smell an electrical fire. i seen smoke coming from the cargo light and when i opened the taillight access panel there was a small fire that i immediatley put out. thankfully i caught it in time and didn't close the hatch and walk away. it could have been much worse. i have pictures i can send upon requ…”

2014-10-06 · Seat Belts

“ditto on the "nhtsa id number: 10252376". my 2003 base model golf's airbags were turned off (airbag light on), and the issue was one of the 3 sensors in the driver's seatbelt latch stopped working. it's been many years ago (i bought it new), and i don't remember what year that was, but i did contact vw on this, and believe i also sent an e-mail…”

2014-02-09 · Wheels · 259,795 mi

“driving late at night, hit pothole that badly dented right front rim, caused passenger side curtain airbags to deploy, filling car with smoke and cutting off ignition. contacted vw of america to advise them of incident. will contact insurance, local vw dealer and collision shop for analysis this week. *tr…”

2011-08-23 · Electrical System · 88,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen golf. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the air conditioner, windshield wipers and headlights became inoperable, as well as the turn signals. the contact performed repairs to the vehicle himself and replaced the ignition switch. the contact detected the ignition connector housing ha…”

2009-08-05 · Air Bags · 22,400 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen golf. while attempting to park, the contact noticed that the passenger side air bag suddenly deployed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the air bag needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 22,400. …”

2009-07-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 73,888 mi

“engine overheated due to water pump failure, requiring water pump replacement. plastic impeller degraded and failed. use of plastic for impeller is a design flaw in the water pump otherwise made of aluminum, and should be recalled and replaced by vw under warranty. *tr…”

2008-12-21 · Air Bags · 80,200 mi

“2003 vw golf gl-i bought new & am the only driver of it. and just over 80,000 miles, the airbag warning light came on. i had to drive it around for over a couple of weeks before any of the vw dealerships would schedule me an appointment to spend a couple of minutes to connect their hand-held diagnostic tool to find out what the exact cause of t…”