2003 Volkswagen GTI Engine cooling Problems

“My clutch failed at 14,000 miles. My ignition fails regularily, the ignition coil has been recalled and now I am having problems with my catalytic converter. I have owned vw's all of my life and traded in my last vw that had 170k on an original clutch.”

“I have taken my '03 GTI vr6 to the dealer 3 times for the same complaint. When it is raining, there is a squealing noise coming from the passenger side of the car. Dealer could not replicate the problem each time I brought the car to them. They said that it could be the belt but it would not be covered under warranty. I replaced the belt myself and I still get the squealing noise, even with belt dressing. I have also noticed a decrease in engine power when the squealing noise is occurring. My most recent problem now is my speedometer and fuel gauge stop working intermittently. …”

“Coolant leakage from hose on right hand side of engine compartment. This has happen a least 3 times also my check engine light has come on at least 3 times. Brought vehicle to vw service they reset the engine light and told me it was the temperature sensor which they claim they change but a month later same thing happen agian. I'm schedule agian for oct 11 2004 for coolant leaking from the same hose that I brought to them several times before. After reading a post here I've also notice that my 03 vr6 GTI feels fast some days and slow others wondering if I may have a coil problem.”

“Check engine light came on intermittently. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the fuel injection system needed to be serviced at consumer's cost. Also, consumer experienced the same problem with another vehicle of the same make and model. The check engine light remained on.”

“Driving on highway, oil pressure light came on and beeped. Pulled over within five minutes at next exit, had car towed to shop, told it was likely the oil pickup that was clogged. Called dealership told they would not repair under warranty.”