2003 Volkswagen Passat Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs
Horsepower
170
-270
Seats
5
Positive Owner Reviews
Negative Owner Reviews
2003 Volkswagen Passat Owner Reviews
3.93
54 Reviews
5 stars
28%
4 stars
44%
3 stars
22%
2 stars
4%
1 star
2%
Michael W
on April 1, 2021
2003 Passat GLS V6: despite signs of age, a good and reliable daily driver!
I drive a 2003 VW Passat GLS V6 as my 'daily driver'. The manual transmission is enjoyable as long as I'm not stuck in traffic or dealing with a lot of stops like red lights, stop signs ecs. Considering its an older model of car with over 170,000 miles on it I feel it has helped up quite well. The leather seats are starting to show some wear but have not cracked anywhere yet. The door panel on the drivers door is a but loose and the trim (imitation wood and leather) is starting to come loose. I have had some work done to the car but nothing unexpected. I will need to get the exhaust replaced or repaired do to an exhaust leak that began about one month ago. The paint has held up reasonably well, with the exception of the area in front of the sunroof where the clear coat has begun to peel. There is also some rust on the hood from where road debris has chipped the paint. The sound system is still functioning well and the only issue I run into with it is when I use a aux to cassette cable to play music, every once in a while this results in some static sound but I believe this to be the fault of the cable and not the car itself. Overall the car has been reliable and a good investment.
Alicia G
on March 6, 2021
Spacious family vehicle!!
Plenty of room for the kids! Easy to clean with the leather seats! It is really good on gas and saves us a ton of money on longer drives. It has heated seats and a sun roof. Plenty of room for large car seat, either rear or forward facing. This is a great family car if you want something good on gas and spacious.
Ranks #8 Midsize Cars by Owners
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat has an average owner rating of 3.98 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 16 other Midsize Cars.
Is The 2003 Volkswagen Passat A Good Car?
It looks great it drives great, durable, and reliable it's an excellent car to drive in the city easy to navigate all roads
Lydia Y.
Yes, the vehicle is a good reliable car if taken care of properly. It has a lot of space, but not that great on gas
Jeremy B.
How Reliable Is The 2003 Volkswagen Passat?
It has minor problems such as needing new brake pads, muffler things that would be expected from older model cars
Casey D.
It is reliable but does make me worry. There is a problem within the engine that make the whole car shake.
Sue C.
Yes, the car is reliable only problem is I have a v6 turbo engine which waste a lot of gas and when it does have issues it is very expensive to fix
Nicole M.
Is The 2003 Volkswagen Passat A Good Value?
I bought it used from a personal sale it cost me between 2,000 and 4,0000 that was a few years ago I felt like it was a good value
Jessica W.
I do not know the value of my car currently but I know it cannot be worth much. There are a lot of problems currently.
Angel P.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the 2003 VW Passat 1.8 T oil type?
Answer: The 2003 VW Passat 1 8 t oil type iS5W-30. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be issues with the engine. Having...
What is the 2003 VW Passat o2 sensor location?
Answer: On Your 2003 Volkswagen Passat, there are two O2 sensors. You'll find the front one located about a foot upstream of the inlet pipe for the catalytic converter. The rear sensor is located about the same...
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Safety & Reliability
NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
IIHS Crash Test
Moderate Overlap Front
Side
Not Rated
Roof Strength
Not Rated
Driver-side Overlap Front
Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety