Four problems related to tank filler pipe and cap 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.
The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off when he noticed a strong odor of gasoline. The contact also noticed gasoline leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel line inside of the fuel tank was leaking. The contact was also informed that the failure was not the same failure addressed in NHTSA campign id numbers: 02v026000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap), 06v017000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), 07v375000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), and 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.
On approx. June 20, 2008 I received a recall notice from vw that there was a safety issue with heat shields and fuel system of my 2003 Passat ( recall notice- 26e5/r5 and 66c8/p9. I made an immediate appointment with my dealership (donaldson"s vw in sayville, NY and got an appointment for June 27. Because I was very concerned with the recall and the fact that the notice advised of a possibility of fire existed, I took my vehicle right down there. I was then advised by the service representative that they could not perform the necessary repairs because they were back ordered on the parts. I was also alarmed when I was told that they had no idea when they could do the repair or when the parts would come in. I am writing this in the event that my vw Passat should malfunction because of a defect that could be expeditiously repaired by the dealer.
The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Passat. While parked in the garage, the contact smelled a strong gaseous odor coming from the vehicle. She examined the vehicle and adjusted the fuel cap. The smell still lingered. The contact removed the vehicle from the garage and parked it on the street. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel tank valve failed and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. No repairs have been made. The current mileage was 96,703 and failure mileage was 96,670. *updated 12/27/07 the consumer stated the vehicle was paid in full by the manufacturer on October 8, 2007. Updated 12/12/07.
: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle made a clanging noise while pulling into a garage. When the brake was depressed, the pedal went all the way to the floor, and did not engage completely. There was no indication of a problem prior to the incident. A private repair shop was consulted, and determined the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The brake pads were replaced, the tires were rotated, and the oil was changed. During the subsequent test drive, the vehicle stalled completely while traveling 25 mph. A service dealer was consulted by the private repair shop, and determined that the fuel pump had failed. The fuel pump was replaced. There was a NHTSA recall # 06v017000 which pertained to the fuel pump. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.