2003
Volkswagen Passat
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$21,750
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Safety review
Based on the 2003 Volkswagen Passat base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Frontal driver
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5/5
- Frontal passenger
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5/5
- Nhtsa rollover rating
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4/5
- Side driver
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4/5
- Side rear passenger
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4/5
Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
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100-plus point inspection
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Bought this from a used car place 7 years ago and it had no issues. I'm somewhat mechanically inclined so over the years I was able to fix things here and there. Asked a few friends for help on occasion. The past year I've changed a lot of parts but the car is almost 20 years old and 175k miles on it. Changing some parts
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Garbage for sure
Worst car I have ever owned. It was always at the dealership. It was a 2002 W8 and when I bout it, it had 22K on it. Nothing but problems. Everything you can imagine went wrong with the car and when it had 100K the motor went. Car was maintained by dealership with all required maintenance and it has to be service by a W8 certified
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does not recommend this car
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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat is available in 4 trim levels:
- GL (4 styles)
- GLS (8 styles)
- GLX (6 styles)
- W8 (4 styles)
What is the MPG of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat?
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat?
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Is the 2003 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
The 2003 Volkswagen Passat has an average reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2003 Volkswagen Passat owners.
Is the 2003 Volkswagen Passat a good Sedan?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat. 71.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.4
- Interior: 4.2
- Performance: 4.0
- Value: 3.6
- Exterior: 4.2
- Reliability: 3.5
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