2003 Volkswagen Passat service brakes, hydraulic problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Volkswagen Passat — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated when the brakes were applied and the front of the vehicle vibrated violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the abs module needed to be…”
filed Oct 12, 2010
“Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2003, vw, passat: a.)tie rod and b.)brake vacuum vin: [xxx] 2006 vw recalls 06v472000 & 05v540000 are suspiciously the same problem as my 2003 passat. Last trip to service dept revealed both problems. There…”
filed Apr 7, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Passat | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Passat | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Passat | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Passat | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Passat | 26 | 5% |
| 2005 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Passat | 11 | 4% |
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.