Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA / 2003
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005069175 | Incident Date: Feb, 07 2005 |
| Consumer's City: CARMI | Consumer's State: IL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: JETTA | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 3VWSK69M83M | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 22 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Mar, 20 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph on normal road condition problems were notice with the traction button for the esp system. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the black brake switch failed. the brake light switch has been replaced for the purple brake light switch twice. the black brake light switch had a recall for 2002 model but does not cover the 2003 models. additional problems are associated with the brake switch, which includes the traction button for the esp system and the park position lever which locks often. also the contact once became stranded on a highway when the vehicle stalled and could not be restarted. the vehicle was towed to the dealership who replaced the ignition coil. all repairs made by the dealership has been covered by the vehicle warranty. the contact expressed concern about brake lights because represents serious safety problem |