2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Passat Wagon years
- Not enough data 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. That ranks 7th out of 9 Passat Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 118,177 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 67% | 118,177 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 165,459 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 33% | 165,459 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When in motion car died while driving
My front driver seat warmer was turned on low. I could feel the seat getting warmer and checked to be sure the setting was not on high which it wasn't. I thought maybe i was being sensitive and stuck my mitten under my thigh. I then noticed a funny smell and suddenly things got very hot and started…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat wagon. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, she noticed a leak from the fuel system. The leak was noticed on two separate occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was…
Other Volkswagen Passat Wagon years
← 2002 Passat Wagon · 2004 Passat Wagon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Passat Wagon | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 Passat Wagon | 11 | 3 |
| 2006 Passat Wagon | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Passat Wagon | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Passat Wagon | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Passat Wagon | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, seats problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passat Wagon model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.