2003 Volkswagen Passat exterior lighting problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2003 Volkswagen Passat — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at various speeds. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed diagnostic testing. The engine oxygen sensor, coil…”
filed Nov 18, 2015
“Driving at night, 65mph, interstate hwy. Low beam headlights went out. High beams did work. Replaced both headlight bulbs. Did not fix. Cost $95. Replace headlight relay. Did not fix. Cost in excess of $200. Recall for later year passat for same problem caused by "hood slam?"”
filed Nov 4, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE…Campaign 07V063000 · Feb 20, 2007
Exterior Lighting problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Passat | 5 | 5% |
| 2015 Passat | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Passat | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 Passat | 60 | 8% |
| 2012 Passat | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 Passat | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Passat | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 Passat | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 Passat | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.