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Common Problems with 2003 Volkswagen Passat

Retrospectively, the 2003 Volkswagen Passat had 338 complaints, and 18% of issues had something to do with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2003 Volkswagen Passat?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2003 Volkswagen Passat fall into the category of ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 62 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 52 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 36 ENGINE 20 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 20 STRUCTURE 15 AIR BAGS 14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 12 SEATS 12 POWER TRAIN 11 SERVICE BRAKES 10 EQUIPMENT 9 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 7 STEERING 6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6 SUSPENSION 5 TIRES 5 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 5 VISIBILITY 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 WHEELS 2 SEAT BELTS 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Worst 2003 Volkswagen Passat Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003 Volkswagen Passat August 2, 2003 Victims: 2 Mileage: 2300 miles

Brake failure light appears even after multiple brake repairs. driver?s side rear upper brake light replaced for 29th time in less than 2 yrs. multipl...

SEAT BELTS
2003 Volkswagen Passat February 12, 2011 Victims: 1 Mileage: 86000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the front end of her vehicle and the air bags did n...

ENGINE
2003 Volkswagen Passat March 18, 2012 Victims: 1 Mileage: 174256 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood and pouring in...

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