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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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Chart based on 463 repairs.
2003 Volkswagen Passat suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (19%)
Chart based on 26 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 manual FWD
| 95220 mi C $250 |
Wheel bearings replaced |
| 70040 mi | Steering column universal joint squeak |
| 85560 mi $15 |
Steering column U joint replaced |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 122300 mi US $700 |
replace front wheel bearings. Control arm broke during repair and was replaced free by dealer. |
| 178000 mi US $1500 |
Replace upper control rods, bushings, and struts. |
| 182000 mi US $1500 |
Replace lower control arms and bushings |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 143000 mi US $300 |
Replaced control arms. |
| 139000 mi US $360 |
Bearing noise |
| 145000 mi US $1900 |
Worn bushings in upper control arms replacement |
| 175998 mi US $215 |
Noise from front end replaced one control arm |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 83800 mi US $2500 |
Control arm bushings worn out. Replace all control arms. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 148600 mi US $800 |
Fell off the lift broken spring. UV joints also |
| 44000 mi US $480 |
CV Joint and boot replaced for 480 dollars |
| 101000 mi US $260 |
left side tie rod |
| 85000 mi US $500 |
cv joint replaced |
| 77000 mi US $650 |
Coil springs broke |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 156000 mi US $200 |
Both tie rod ends were shot, replaced both myself and then paid Sears for an alignment. |
| 136100 mi | All struts and shocks preemptively replaced. The suspension was making noise when going over rough patches of pavement, but there weren't any real problems. I'd say it was mostly preventive. |
| 120500 mi US $250 |
Noisy right front wheel bearing. Replaced. |
| 165000 mi US $400 |
Shocks replaced on all 4 corners. |
| 204000 mi | Broken coil spring, front driver-side |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 107000 mi US $800 |
Replaced bushings and ball joints on front suspension Front struts replaced |
| 85000 mi US $900 |
replace front wheel bearings |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 140000 mi | Worn tie rod Wheel alignment needed |
| 25000 mi US $800 |
shock absorbers needed to be replaced |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 127720 mi C $900 |
Tie rod changed on both sides, alignment needed |
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