MYRModel Year Report

2003 Volkswagen Eurovan

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2003 Volkswagen Eurovan
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:41:07.045Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Eurovan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 82 complaints 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1997: 14 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 17 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 35 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaints 2004
2003: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
199382
19956
199714
19982
199917
200025
200121
200235
200315
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

3 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.

Show complaint excerpts

ON 01/09/03 I PURCHASED A 2003 VW EUROVAN & ON 01/18/09 MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ON 01/20/03 I WAS TOLD I HAD FAULTY COILS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030123

STRUCTURE

2 of 15 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 of 15 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

THE HEATING ELEMENTS IN THE SEAT WHICH HEAT THE SEAT WHEN TURNED ON (SEAT HEATERS) CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT, ALMOST BURNING MY BACKSIDE. CAR WAS STATIONARY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170618

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FAULTY SEAT HEATER IN DRIVERS SEAT CAUSED FIRE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT IS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN. IT WAS WARMING IN THE DRIVEWAY OF OUR HOME BECAUSE OF RECENT ICE STORM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110217

Also filed under SEATS

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20070905 — RQ (closed 20080104)

ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE

I 20080104 — EA (closed 20080314)

ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FRACTURE

R 20190502 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 18V406000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Volkswagen Eurovan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V406000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.