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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%)
Chart based on 463 repairs.
2003 Volkswagen Passat other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 16 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
| 92000 mi US $325 |
Hood would not open. Unable to check under the hood. Dealer had to replace the entire hood latch assembly. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 134000 mi US $51 |
Replace broken dipstick funnel. |
| 90520 mi $60 |
Rear wiper washer fluid tube seized up within wiper arm shaft, fluid nozzle rotated with wiper arm |
| 133000 mi US $50 |
Engine hood support arm. Took 5 minutes to replace. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi | Roof rain gutter rails, or whatever they are called, have had history of not staying in track at the back of the station wagon. Brand new rails put in at one time. Dealer tried to glue them down. Didn't work |
| 61000 mi US $329 |
Rain-sensing wipers run double time even when driving 5-10 miles an hour in light mist. Dealer first thought was a wire problem, then thought was speed switch on wiper lever, and now wants to see car again to try to figure out source of problem. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 136000 mi US $896 |
The steering wheel began to squeak like an old creaky door. Replaced steering wheel grommet. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $350 |
driver side window |
| 49000 mi | Tensioner spring that assists in raising the driver seat broke. It was covered under warranty and repaired by the dealer. |
| 49000 mi US $65 |
The hood strut simply gave out and wouldn't hold the hood up any more. Replacement was simple. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 11000 mi US $256 |
Replace Leak Detection Pump and Gas Cap |
| 142000 mi | Window regulator was disconnected from the glass. Reattached. |
| 149500 mi US $254 |
Driver's side window got loose from drive motor, etc. window got stuck almost all of the way down and was out of its guides. Back end fell down in the door and the front of the window glass was sticking up (did not break). |
| 34100 mi C $2 |
Right rear window would not roll down, only up. Replaced plastic clip to hold glass to window regulator. |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80012 mi US $200 |
80,000 mile service. |
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