Volkswagen
2003 Passat
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- $3,900
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- $21,750
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL GL Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A) | $21,750 | — | — | — | — |
| GLS 1.8T GLS 1.8T 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A) | $22,885 | — | — | — | — |
| GLS V6 GLS V6 Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M) | $25,385 | — | — | — | — |
| GLX GLX Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M) | $28,750 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn GLS Manual Volkswagen Passat | $29,550 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Wgn GLS Manual Volkswagen Passat | $30,725 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn GLS Auto Volkswagen Passat | $30,950 | — | — | — | — |
| GLX 4Motion GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A) | $31,575 | 1 | $3,900 | −$27,675 | WVWTH63B3 |
| 4dr Wgn GLS Auto Volkswagen Passat | $32,125 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn GLS V6 Manual Volkswagen Passat | $33,050 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Wgn GLS V6 Manual Volkswagen Passat | $34,225 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn GLS V6 Auto Volkswagen Passat | $34,450 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Wgn GLS V6 Auto Volkswagen Passat | $35,625 | — | — | — | — |
| W8 4Motion W8 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (4.0L 8cyl 5A) | $37,900 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn GLX V6 Manual Volkswagen Passat | $39,175 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Wgn GLX V6 Manual Volkswagen Passat | $40,350 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn GLX V6 Auto Volkswagen Passat | $40,575 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Wgn GLX V6 Auto Volkswagen Passat | $41,750 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn GLX V6 4MOTION Auto Volkswagen Passat | $43,475 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Wgn GLX V6 4MOTION Auto Volkswagen Passat | $44,650 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn W8 4MOTION Auto Volkswagen Passat | $53,400 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Wgn W8 4MOTION Auto Volkswagen Passat | $54,575 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn W8 4MOTION 6-spd Manual Volkswagen Passat | $55,400 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Wgn W8 4MOTION 6-spd Manual Volkswagen Passat | $56,575 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 V5 (170 Hp) 2.3 V5 (170 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 V5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic 2.3 V5 (170 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 5-speed 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 5-speed | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8T 20V (170 Hp) Tiptronic 1.8T 20V (170 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 30V V6 (193 Hp) 4MOTION 2.8 30V V6 (193 Hp) 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI (180 Hp) 4MOTION 2.5 TDI (180 Hp) 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 6-speed 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 6-speed | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) 4MOTION 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8T 20V (170 Hp) 1.8T 20V (170 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 30V V6 (193 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic 2.8 30V V6 (193 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 Turbo 20V (150 Hp) Tiptronic 1.8 Turbo 20V (150 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 (102 Hp) 1.6 (102 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 20V (130 Hp) 2.0 20V (130 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 V5 (170 Hp) 4MOTION 2.3 V5 (170 Hp) 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (100 Hp) 1.9 TDI (100 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) Tiptronic 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION 4.0 W8 32V (275 Hp) 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 Turbo 20V (150 Hp) 1.8 Turbo 20V (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Tiptronic 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (100 Hp) Automatic 1.9 TDI (100 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportOn certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag could explode if the vehicle is involved in a collision that warrants an airbag deployment. If this occurs, sharp metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator.
2018316 · 368 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Potential consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.
18V406000 · 2,564 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Potential consequence
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
14E007000 · 50 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain Passat and Passat Four Motion vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, an underbody heat shield may become damaged. If this occurs, the heat shield may contact the exhaust system, which can result in a vehicle fire. In addition, the affected vehicles may have a fuel line (1.8T engine only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4motion / all-wheel drive vehicles only) that may leak due to fracture. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
2008119 · 21,359 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE A FUEL LINE (1.8T ENGINES ONLY) OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE (4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) THAT CAN LEAK DUE TO FRACTURE.
Potential consequence
A HEAT SHIELD THAT MAY CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. IN ADDITION, A FUEL LEAK FROM A FUEL LINE OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS TO COVER THE POSSIBLY DAMAGED AREAS AND FLASH ALL 1.8T ENGINES WITH A PRECAUTIONARY SOFTWARE UPDATE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT AND ADJUST THE FUEL LINE ROUTING ON 1.8T VEHICLES AND THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE ON 4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, AND REPLACE COMPONENTS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
08V156000 · 412,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Potential consequence
IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 20007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. THIS RECALL IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN (PLEASE SEE 06V017).
07V375000 · 34,358 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Potential consequence
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
07V063000 · 1,002,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch with a newly revised version. This action includes vehicles previously affected by Transport Canada recall 03-184 and 04-075. The switch installed during this prior repair may not function properly. Note: parts available December 2006.
2006122 · 244,526 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
Potential consequence
IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-222-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
06V017000 · 74,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain Audi A6, A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat vehicles, premature fuel pump wear can lead to pump failure. A failed fuel pump may cause stoppage of fuel supply to the engine, creating an engine stall condition. Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel pump.
2006015 · 6,630 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.
Potential consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
02V026000 · 487,284 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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