2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Electrical Systemignitionmodule Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionmodule Issues in the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

4 electrical systemignitionmodule complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemignitionmodule Complaints

#10190916 |
THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON THE ROAD AND THEN IT STARTED TO SHAKE AND LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED TO BLINK. THE INCIDENT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AS OTHERS VEHICLES WERE TRYING TO AVOID COLLISION WITH THIS CAR. THE DEFECT WAS THE IGNITION COIL FOR CYLINDER NUMBER 2.*AK
#10181393 |
ON THE 22 JANUARY I PICKED MY CAR UP FROM THE VW DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD IT REPAIRED. I HAD TOLD THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP, BELTS, SPARK PLUGS, BRAKES AND ROTORS AND THE 95,000 MAINTENANCE ON THE CAR. THIS COST ME WELL OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS, I SUPPLIED BRAKES AND ROTORS AND SPARK PLUGS. THE CAR RAN OKAY BUT I BEGAN TO SMELL OIL BURNING AND WHENEVER I UNLOCKED MY CAR TO GET IN IT WOULD LOCK AUTOMATIC AND THEN WHEN I STARTED IT THE ALARM WOULD GO OFF. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE OIL SMELL AND THEY HAD ME BRING IT BACK IN TO LOOK AT. AT THAT TIME THEY SAID THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK AND THEY WOULD CLEAN IT AND TIGHTEN THE BOLTS, THIS WAS ON FRIDAY JANUARY 26TH. ON MONDAY JANUARY 29TH I WAS TRAVELING AND WHEN I PULLED ON...
#10098762 |
8/01/03 - CAR INSPECTED AND TOLD HAD PROPER J IGNITION COILS INSTALLED 8/18/03 - CAR AGAIN INSPECTED AND TOLD HAD PROPER J IGNITION COILS INSTALLED 11/18/03 - COIL IGNITION RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE CAR FOR A 3RD TIME. AFTER ALL THREE ATTEMPTS OF CHECKING THE IGNITION COILS THEY YET FAILED AGAIN. THIS IS THE 12 COIL I HAVE HAD REPLACED ON A VOLKSWAGEN IN 2 YEARS. *JB
#10029383 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IGNITION COIL IS NOT WORKING.DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Other 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas

Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 85 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 81 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 63 complaints Electrical System 53 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 38 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 38 complaints Electrical Systemignition 24 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 24 complaints Engine 23 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 21 complaints Air Bags 15 complaints Structure 15 complaints Seats 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 12 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 11 complaints Power Train 11 complaints Service Brakes 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 8 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 7 complaints Equipment 7 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 7 complaints Steering 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Fuel System Other 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 3 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorage 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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