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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Electrical Systemwiring Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

4 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10211082 |
I'VE SPENT OVER $8000 TOWARDS VW DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTS AT FIXING THE HORN, RADIO, HOMELINK, CLIMATE CONTROL (A/C AND HEAT) REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, HEATED SEATS, DASHBOARD PANEL LIGHTS, AND DEFROSTER FLAP. VW REPLACED ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT MODULE, BUT ONLY FIXED THE HORN. VW STATED THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE EVEN AFTER I PAID FOR THEM TO FIX THE ABOVE PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE STILL UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS. I REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM VOLKSWAGEN FOR THE REPAIR ATTEMPTS AND RELATED EXPENSES. CURRENT VEHICLE MILEAGE: 127,000. *TR
#10058770 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY I OBSERVED SMOKE BILLOWING IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. I PULLED OFF HIGHWAY AND FOUND A FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH I EXTINGUSHED USING AN EXTINGUSHER. THE FIRE WAS CAUSED WHEN A PLUG AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE FELL OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE OIL TO EMPTY ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. THE TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME WAS WELL BELOW ZERO. I WAS TOLD THE PLUG IN THE ALUMINUM BLOCK ENGINE WAS MADE OF STEEL WHICH HEATS AND COOLS AT DIFFERENT RATES AND APPEARS TO HAVE CAUSED THE PLUG TO FALL OUT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS PER MY INSURANCE AND VOLKSWAGEN. THE CAR IS A 2003 VW PASSAT WAGON GLX 4-MOTION. *AK
#10010919 |
LOSS OF POWER TO CLIMATE CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL, HEADLIGHTS (LOW BEAM), SOME INTERIOR LIGHTS, RADIO DISPLAY, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, HOME LINK TRANSMITTER. APPARENT SHORT IN DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR. VISOR WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND EVERYTHING RETURNED TO NORMAL. *JB
#10000612 |
I RECENTLY LEASED A VW PASSATT STATION WAGON AND THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG WITH IT EVEN BEFORE THE CAR HAD 300 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS SPENT SOME 10 DAYS AT THE REPAIR SHOP. DEFECTS HAVE INCLUDED A TRANSMISSION THAT WOULD DISENGAGE, HEATED SEATS THAT WOULD NOT TURN OFF, A/C AND SIDE MIRRORS THAT WOULD NOT WORK, A MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE CAR HAD TO BE ALIGNED, THE FRONT SPOILER FELL OFF, A SPEAKER HAD TO BE REPLACED, PART OF THE TRIM ON THE BACK WAS FALLING OFF, THE MEMORY SETTINGS ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WERE NOT WORKING, AND THE SUN ROOF WAS RATTLING. THE SALES DEPARTMENT HAS RESPONDED TO ALL MY CALLS BY SAYING THAT I NEED TO TALK TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR TO VW CORPORATE DIRECTLY. I HAVE DONE BOTH, WHEN I CALLED VW CORPORATE...

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 Systemignitionmodule 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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