2003 Volkswagen Eurovan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger side sliding door does not latch fully, and may not lock/unlock, or latch, at all, at temperatures below 30 degrees fahrenheit. Exterior handle sticks and does not operate at temperatures below 30 degrees fahrenheit. This problem may occur to a lesser degree at temperatures as high as 40 degrees. This presents a hazard of theft/vandalism for parked cars, and may endanger child passengers, or other vehicles due to objects falling from an opened (unlatched) door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10379669, filed 2011-01, 70,800 miles“The side door latch won't latch when the temperature drops below freezing. So the door, which is on sliders, will just swing open while driving unless you have it bungee-corded. It will only latch when the temperature rises or after you park it in a heated garage. This is a persistent problem with Volkswagen Eurovan owners - at least that seems apparent after reading blogs on the internet. No one at the Volkswagen dealerships I talk to seem to know how to fix the problem though they seem familiar with it. It is really dangerous and lame that Volkswagen has not addressed this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10445672, filed 2012-01Related service bulletins
- 10236426Sep 23, 2016Contacting the parts helpline
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242399Mar 4, 2013VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10157655Oct 25, 2012Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or…
- 10026848Aug 28, 2008Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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