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2003 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 463 repairs.
2003 Volkswagen Passat brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54500 mi | Brake light switch recall |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 158100 mi $100 |
Front pads and rotors replaced |
| 121060 mi C $200 |
Broken caliper |
| 132060 mi C $1200 |
brake lines cracked, replaced |
| 134540 mi | Brake lines replaced by Dealer in Dec 2013 were found to be bubbled and almost ruptured by independent shop. Car returned to dealer, where they were replaced without question. |
| 140120 mi C $200 |
broken brake calliper, some fluid leak |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 200000 mi US $300 |
Changed brake fluid. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $100 |
ABS light came on - switch replaced ($4.00) part. Car is starting hard in winter and will be checked again. |
| 126000 mi US $130 |
Brake caliper bolts needed to be replaced due to binding. |
| 156700 mi US $700 |
Rear calipers were frozen and were replaced as were the rotors and pads. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
| 130000 mi | Seized rear left caliper , was disassembled, exercised, lubricated and seems ok. May chance caliper and will change brake fluid before winter . , |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 74000 mi | The ABS module was out. I could have driven without ABS, but it beeped almost randomly all the time. Estimate near $1000 to repair a car worth less than $1000. |
| 218000 mi US $320 |
ABS warning light on. ABS module may be damaged. Vehicle i still not repaired. |
| 231000 mi | ABS never fixed |
| 165000 mi US $400 |
New rotors |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 150200 mi US $1000 |
4 new disks, 4 new sets of pads (done myself), new master cylinder, new left rear caliper (done by mechanic, caliper was my fault). |
| 142000 mi | Break backing plate was loose and making noise. Straightened out plate. |
| 165000 mi US $210 |
Mysteriously, there was a small hole in the brake fluid reservoir. It was near the top at the RH rear corner of the reservoir. Brake fluid reservoir was replaced. |
| 195700 mi US $130 |
seized caliper |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 6-speed manual AWD
| 116000 mi US $500 |
Parking brake cable ceased. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 107000 mi US $800 |
Front calipers rebuilt |
| 144000 mi US $500 |
Passenger side rear caliper seized. Replaced both rear calipers then flushed and bled brake system. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 140000 mi | Leaking front brake hoses. |
| 11283 mi | Brake booster vacuum leak. |
| 80012 mi US $255 |
Rear break pad replacement and service. |
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