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2003 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (53%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- 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 466 repairs.
2003 Volkswagen Passat body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (20%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 5 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
| 159000 mi | Had water leak in front passenger footwell. Removed carpet and dried everything. Issue was within double firewall in the engine bay - under the battery. Unclogged the drain and siliconed the cabin air box housing. Solved the issue. Sunroof drains and doors drain function properly, but long heavy rains, the driver door drain will spill over slightly into the driver footwell. |
| 33500 mi | No repairs, rr door trim replaced on warranty at month no.2 |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 168000 mi US $650 |
A short developed by the sunroof and caused all electricals on the dashboard and AC to stop. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84000 mi US $4500 |
Interior of car flooded during heavy rains. Per VW due to pollen in sunroof drains-water backs up and floods rear seat carpet. Computers under front seats destroyed. All carpets and electronics replaced via insurance claim. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 72000 mi US $225 |
Water coming in through drivers door seals. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 93000 mi US $185 |
Clip holding rear window broke |
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