Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat has 8 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2022 | SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle has major fuel pump issue, currently at 132,000 and noticing loss of power, car shaking, and... |
| May 5, 2011 | SUSPENSION | FRONT CONTROL ARMS FAILURE. VERY COMMON IN THIS SUSPENSION DESIGN. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUED IN... |
| Mar 28, 2011 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WITH 77,650 MILES WITH PROBLEMS WITH THE OILPUMP AND ENGINE PROBLEMS... |
| Sep 22, 2008 | SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT FIRE*CW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING A LIGHT BLINKED ON THE DASHBOARD. ... |
| Sep 17, 2008 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A R... |
| Feb 1, 2008 | SUSPENSION | CAR WENT IN FOR BRAKE JOB AT 39,000 MILES. MECHANIC FOUND THAT BOTH FRONT CV JOINTS WERE CRACKED AN... |
| Jan 21, 2006 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING UP HILL AT 25MPH THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND STALLED. THE VE... |
| Feb 9, 2005 | SUSPENSION | I HAVE A 2003 VW PASSAT SW. ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT I NOTICED WHEN IT STARTED TO GET COLD IN... |