2003 Volkswagen Eurovan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eurovan years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan. That ranks 5th out of 9 Eurovan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 20%), typically at around 58,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 20% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 13% | 70,800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 13% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 13% | 126,661 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | 70,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | 122,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | 62,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine cooling fan blade fracture (EA08002) — opened Jan 4, 2008, closed Mar 14, 2008.
- Engine cooling fan blade fracture (RQ07002) — opened Sep 5, 2007, closed Jan 4, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Hit a pot hole on hi-way at approx. 70 mph causing right rear wheel hub assembly damage. The wheel bearing overheated and started fire along side of road. The rear hub assy. And wheel where never recovered. Clare fire dept. At 207 w. Fifth st., clare, michigan 48617 incident report #19-000168 was…
The heating elements in the seat which heat the seat when turned on (seat heaters) caught fire and burned through the seat, almost burning my backside. Car was stationary. Warming up the engine for about 8 minutes in the morning before driving to work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen eurovan. While the vehicle was parked or idling, there was a strong odor. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a leak in the manifold, which caused exhaust fumes to enter the…
Driving about 30 mph, straight and level down main street in woodland park , co and experienced a loud pop, noise and vibration. Engine lurched to a stop. Hard to control vehicle. We stopped immediately. We thought we had hit something. Turned out the cooling system fan blades disintegrated. Pieces…
The cover of the components underneath the steering wheel fell off while driving on a highway. It landed right on top of the brake pedal and gas pedal. At first i didn't realize what happened, i just became aware that something was blocking my foot from reaching the brake pedal. Fortunately this…
Other Volkswagen Eurovan years
← 2002 Eurovan · 2004 Eurovan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Eurovan | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 Eurovan | 35 | 0 |
| 2001 Eurovan | 21 | 1 |
| 2000 Eurovan | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 Eurovan | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 Eurovan | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Eurovan | 14 | 1 |
| 1995 Eurovan | 6 | 0 |
See all Volkswagen Eurovan problems by year, every Volkswagen model, or the Volkswagen VIN decoder.
Similar Volkswagen models
Embed this 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eurovan model years, the 2003 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.