2003 Volkswagen Passat Latches & Locks Problems
2 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data
2
Complaints
Mar 2009 – May 2009
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: May 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY FLEW OPEN. THE CONTACT INJURED HIS LEG WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 146,000.
NHTSA #: 10268434
mediumLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Filed: Mar 2009
WHILE OPENING MY TRUNK LID, THE PASSENGER SIDE HINGE BROKE. THE LID, DROPPED, DOWN AND I CAUGHT IT, WITH OUT HARM. BUT IT COULD HAVE EASILY HURT MY HAND OR HEAD. I CALLED THE DEALER TO ORDER A REPLACEMENT PART, HE INDICATED IT WAS VERY POPULAR. *TR
NHTSA #: 10263610
Other 2003 Volkswagen Passat Issues
Fuel System, Gasoline (142)Engine And Engine Cooling (149)Seats (91)Electrical System (67)Exterior Lighting (26)Power Train (27)Service Brakes, Hydraulic (35)Air Bags (18)Visibility (13)Structure (16)Vehicle Speed Control (10)Fuel System, Other (6)Suspension (8)Equipment (4)Tires (4)Steering (10)Seat Belts (2)Electronic Stability Control (esc),fuel/propulsion System (1)Electronic Stability Control (esc),engine (1)Electronic Stability Control (esc),traction Control System (1)Fuel System, Other,electrical System (1)