2003 Volkswagen Beetle body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 20 complaints for the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a front-end collision. The hydraulic rod holding the hood up detached and entered through the windshield glass. The contact incurred wrist and ankle injuries in the collision. A police report was filed, and the vehicle was towed to an impound lot.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen new beetle glx convertible. The contact stated that the rear window separated from the convertible top. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the convertible top needed to be replaced and verified that there was no recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle
- Transmission 81 complaints
- Air bags 62 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 59 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 54 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints