2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
The 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 TO BURN MY LEG AS I WAS DRIVING. I LOOKED DOWN AND ACTUALLY STARTED TO SEE SMOKE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO JUST PULL OVER BUT QUICKLY TURNED THE SEAT OFF. I PULLED OUT MY MITTEN AND FLEECE WAS ACTUALLY MELTED. I WAS A BLOCK OR TWO FROM WORK AND TRIED TO KEEP FROM SITTING COMPLETELY DOWN AS IT BURNED. I ARRIVED AND JUMPED OUT TO SEE A BLACKENED AREA AND HOLE IN MY SEAT!! THE CAR WAS SMELLING AND I AM STILL IN SHOCK OVER THIS. I HAVE LOOKED AND CAN'T FIND A RECALL ON THE SEAT. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING AND DANGEROUS. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN NO MATTER HOW OLD THE CAR IS.
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 TO BURN MY LEG AS I WAS DRIVING. I LOOKED DOWN AND ACTUALLY STARTED TO SEE SMOKE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO JUST PULL OVER BUT QUICKLY TURNED THE SEAT OFF. I PULLED OUT MY MITTEN AND FLEECE WAS ACTUALLY MELTED. I WAS A BLOCK OR TWO FROM WORK AND TRIED TO KEEP FROM SITTING COMPLETELY DOWN AS IT BURNED. I ARRIVED AND JUMPED OUT TO SEE A BLACKENED AREA AND HOLE IN MY SEAT!! THE CAR WAS SMELLING AND I AM STILL IN SHOCK OVER THIS. I HAVE LOOKED AND CAN'T FIND A RECALL ON THE SEAT. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING AND DANGEROUS. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN NO MATTER HOW OLD THE CAR IS.
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 NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V026000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Safety Rating for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V551603 2039446 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Document discusses Corrosion that may be found on the folded edge of the hood. The corrosion may be found on this edge anywhere around the hood. It discusses how to service it, and document that service. It discusses where to find what applies to warranties that offer coverage for the...
TB501603 — WHEELS
Corrosion on wheel arch.
TT240801 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
- 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 4 complaints
- 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 9 complaints
- 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON (current)
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 9 complaints
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 14 complaints
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 7 complaints
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