2003 Volkswagen Jetta safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
25
complaints reporting a crash
70
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 76 report injuries (85 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles were involved in 31 fatal crashes with 25 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure… · Jun 13, 2018
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT… · Feb 20, 2007