2003 Volkswagen Golf Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 259,795miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 259,795 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10563596, filed 2014-02, 259,795 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10236446Feb 3, 2016Corrosion, Front fenders, at upper wheel opening.
- 10121113Feb 3, 2016Document refers to Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation that can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. It gives examples on where to check for repair…
- 10121053Jan 25, 2016Summary of Technical Bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability. Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only)
- 10213858Jan 19, 2016Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch.
- 10121088Jan 19, 2016Information on areas Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. Also gives examples of how to calculate cost to repair…
- 10238041Dec 17, 2014Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch.
- 10238972Jun 6, 2014The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When…
- 10120155Jun 6, 2014Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf
11 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Volkswagen Golf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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