2003 Volkswagen Passat fuel/propulsion system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2003 Volkswagen Passat — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle has major fuel pump issue, currently at 132,000 and noticing loss of power, car shaking, and occasional stall. A code reader is unable able to detect the issue which is a major concern. I have contacted the volkswagen Manufacturer and I consistently keep getting ignored after bringing up…”
filed Dec 28, 2022
“I purchased a used 2003 vw passat from a private dealer drove the car five months and the timing belt came off while I was driving. I almost got into an accident but avoided it. This particular vehicle and ones like it was recalled in 3/7/2014 for engine and engine cooling engine problems that…”
filed May 13, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Passat | 6 | 6% |
| 2016 Passat | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 Passat | 21 | 9% |
| 2014 Passat | 47 | 8% |
| 2013 Passat | 65 | 9% |
| 2012 Passat | 32 | 7% |
| 2010 Passat | 25 | 15% |
| 2009 Passat | 46 | 32% |
| 2008 Passat | 44 | 26% |
| 2007 Passat | 31 | 12% |
| 2006 Passat | 41 | 7% |
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.