Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat

Four problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2003 Passat.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2006

: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle hesitated intermittently when the accelerator pedal was depressed . The dealership and manufacturer determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2006

: the contact stated while the accelerator pedal is depressed, it feels as though there is something falling off of the vehicle. The dealership is unable to determine the problem.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2003

My volkswagon Passat has many times lunged forward when I took my foot off the accelerator. I have fortunately not been close to another car when this has happened because it could have easily caused a rear-end crash.

4 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2002

While stopping at a traffic light or a stop sign vehicle would not accelerate when the driver was pressing on the gas pedal. Consumer made contact with the dealer on six occasions, but problem is still occurring.


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