2003 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
628 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 137 | 22% | 59,641 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 131 | 21% | 64,000 mi |
| Seats → | 97 | 15% | 46,400 mi |
| Electrical System → | 90 | 14% | 62,359 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 39 | 6% | 51,166 mi |
| Power Train → | 35 | 6% | 54,000 mi |
| Structure → | 29 | 5% | 41,250 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 28 | 4% | 26,628 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 24 | 4% | 124,084 mi |
| Air Bags → | 23 | 4% | 44,500 mi |
| Engine → | 23 | 4% | 136,400 mi |
| Visibility → | 22 | 4% | 42,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 2% | 47,000 mi |
| Equipment → | 12 | 2% | 22,206 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 11 | 2% | 90,500 mi |
| Steering → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Suspension → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 9 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.