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2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys Issues in the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2 engine and engine coolingenginegasolinebelts and associated pulleys 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 Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys Complaints

#10715327 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E007000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
#10157753 |
TIMING BELT BROKE AT ONLY 66,000 MILES AND 3 YEARS OF VEHICLE USE. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT AT APPROX. 100,000 MILES. FAILURE TO ADVISE PURCHASERS OF PREMATURE CATASTROPHIC TIMING BELT FAILURE IS INEXCUSABLE. IT POSES A GRAVE RISK OF HARM TO DRIVERS. OUR TIMING BELT BLEW ON A BUSY STREET IN MIAMI. WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE THAT WE WERE NOT INJURED. THERE HAVE BEEN CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS INVOLVING THE EXACT SAME ENGINE-- USED IN AUDI CARS-- THAT WERE SETTLED BY PROVIDING A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THESE FAILURES. A SIMILAR WARRANTY EXTENSION SHOULD BE OFFERED TO VW OWNERS WHOSE VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ENGINE (1.8L TURBO, 4-CYLINDER). A CLASS ACTION AGAINST VW SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY (THOUGH IT MAY BE FORTHCOMING)-- THEY SHOULD ACCEPT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DESIGN DEFECT AND THEREBY POTENTIALLY SAVE LIVES. WHAT IF YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER WERE HURT IN A TIMING BELT-RELATED CRASH? SHAME ON VW.*JB

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 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 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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