Major Problems with 2001 Volkswagen Passat Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Volkswagen Passat
        
                                    
                        
                                    2001 Volkswagen Passat
                                    
                        
                                    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
                                    
                        
                                    Victims: 1
                                    
                        
                                    Mileage: 5000 miles
                                
    
    
        
                                    
                        
                                    2001 Volkswagen Passat
                                    
                        
                                    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
                                    
                        
                                    Victims: 1
                                    
                        
                                    Mileage: 180220 miles
                                
    
    
        
                                    
                        
                                    2001 Volkswagen Passat
                                    
                        
                                    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
                                    
                        
                                    Victims: 1
                                                
    
    Browse 2001 Volkswagen Passat complaints by category
Problems with ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volkswagen Passat owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems | 
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  on three occasions oil pan was punctured while going up an incline of driveway believed oil pan was too close...  | 
		     
		          
					
					32 
		     ~ 42868 miles  | 
		     		  
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  consumer stated that while driving engine constantly overheats and check engine light continously illuminates. problems have been occuring since 1000  | 
		     
		          
					
					31 
		     ~ 55460 miles  | 
		     		  
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  consumer states that water got into the electrical system as a result of the manufacturer failing to seal the fresh...  | 
		     
		          
					
					30 
		     ~ 60200 miles  | 
		     		  
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  consumer has had four recurring ignition switch problems. ...  | 
		     
		          
					
					20 
		     ~ 14457 miles  | 
		     		  
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN  transmission makes vibration noise when upshifting the noise seems to be coming from the left rear dealer was unable to  | 
		     
		          
					
					20 
		     ~ 17675 miles  | 
		     		  
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  the consumer stated that the vehicle burned oil too fast. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that...  | 
		     
		          
					
					16 
		     ~ 47325 miles  | 
		     		  
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL  consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding gas tank sender replacement due to recall (01v-157). after recall was done  | 
		     
		          
					
					13 
		     ~ 13000 miles  | 
		     		  
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  consumer stated the rear brake light was out dealer replaced a bad bulb also the headlights were shining low dealer  | 
		     
		          
					
					13 
		     ~ 29778 miles  | 
		     		  
| STRUCTURE  this failure is documented well by dozens of consumers: http://www.theautobahn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12789&page=1. ak this complaint is against volkswagen for passat year gls...  | 
		     
		          
					
					12 
		     ~ 52087 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  at approx. 74 300 mi. our 2001 vw passat gls v6 automatic had an abs failure. we purchased the vehicle...  | 
		     
		          
					
					12 
		     ~ 64502 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  several times now i ran out of gas when driving my 2001 volkswagen new passat v6 glx. the last time...  | 
		     
		          
					
					12 
		     ~ 101630 miles  | 
		     		  
| AIR BAGS  airbag warning light turned on starting 02/12/2001. it was check by the dealer on 03/06/2001 but no problem was found...  | 
		     
		          
					
					12 
		     ~ 57170 miles  | 
		     		  
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING  multiple problems with the 2001 vw passat. problems began at 16000 miles and have continued up to the current date...  | 
		     
		          
					
					10 
		     ~ 51600 miles  | 
		     		  
| UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT  upper control arm bushings ripped causing future failure of front suspension leading to possible death or injury if traveling at...  | 
		     
		          
					
					10 
		     ~ 34962 miles  | 
		     		  
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY  there is a defect and distortion in my windshield in my line of vision. i believe ( after inspecting similar...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER  engine light always comes on then goes away.*ak...  | 
		     
		          
					
					8 
		     ~ 9643 miles  | 
		     		  
| BODY > STRUCTURE  transmission makes vibration noise when upshifting the noise seems to be coming from the left rear dealer was unable to  | 
		     
		          
					
					8 
		     ~ 55706 miles  | 
		     		  
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS  cruise control was set at 65 mph with about 400 miles on vehicle and brakes did not turn off cruise...  | 
		     
		          
					
					8 
		     ~ 37404 miles  | 
		     		  
| SERVICE BRAKES  anti-lock brake control module failed causing "stop" and other lights to come on and stay on. *tr...  | 
		     
		          
					
					7 
		     ~ 115634 miles  | 
		     		  
| TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING  upper control arms on both sides are worn out. tie rods are worn out on both sides. catalytic converters needed...  | 
		     
		          
					
					7 
		     ~ 47329 miles  | 
		     		  
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS  there is vibration when braking. dealer has replaced front rotors once due to warping. *ak...  | 
		     
		          
					
					7 
		     ~ 12639 miles  | 
		     		  
| HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY  heater core failed 2.5 years old. *la...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 82801 miles  | 
		     		  
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM  upper control arms on both sides are worn out. tie rods are worn out on both sides. catalytic converters needed...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 54662 miles  | 
		     		  
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  my 2001 volkswagen (vw) passat experienced a problem that is well documented in the volkswagen passat user community as frequently...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 55167 miles  | 
		     		  
| POWER TRAIN  safety: operation of the "drive by wire throttle" on my v6/tiptronic 2001.5 vw passat. the throttle does not operate in...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 72439 miles  | 
		     		  
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL  on acceleration the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor causing rapid acceleration. had i not put the vehicle into neutral  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 26627 miles  | 
		     		  
| MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  one of the four coilpacks on my 1.8t engine has failed. it has been brought to my attention that this...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 45059 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER  before taking vehicle into dealer to get recall 00-v-147-000 repairs done vehicle was running just fine. but after vehicle was  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 18386 miles  | 
		     		  
| TIRES  while traveling from columbus ne to sioux falls sd on sd hwy. 50 west of vermillion sd my right front...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 2483 miles  | 
		     		  
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  vehicle caught on fire because of electrical system in engine. no prior warnings . contacted dealer and dealer was not  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 30016 miles  | 
		     		  
| DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  my vehicle has the same problem as described by your recall campain id#01v157000 unfortunately my car is not included in  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 70675 miles  | 
		     		  
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  consumer stated the rear brake light was out dealer replaced a bad bulb also the headlights were shining low dealer  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 21000 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM  tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. the contact noticed that the fuel gauge indicated that the vehicle had...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 116874 miles  | 
		     		  
| FRONT > SUSPENSION  dt: on august 25 onwer was upset because he had to replace tie rods and had the vehicle aligned. he  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 22421 miles  | 
		     		  
| LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT  front suspension control arm bushings on 2001 (b5) passat model are defective and fail prematurely at 30 000-50 000 miles....  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 28804 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION  control arms required replacement at substatial cost.*ak...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 57537 miles  | 
		     		  
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  multiple problems with the 2001 vw passat. problems began at 16000 miles and have continued up to the current date...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 33532 miles  | 
		     		  
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  while driving the vehicle one night both front headlights burned out without warning. *nlm both of the head light wiring...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 20039 miles  | 
		     		  
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  consumer took the vehicle to the dealer regarding gas tank sender replacement due to recall (01v-157). after recall was done  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 8980 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN  after the car has been picked up for 6 days the front left cv boot wore out due to loose  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 23840 miles  | 
		     		  
| ENGINE  car had been sitting all day drove it once caught fire around 4am in the morning car total alot burn...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 502805 miles  | 
		     		  
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC  my 2001 vw passat abs module became defective after 1 year of owning car from the original owner. not sure...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 116000 miles  | 
		     		  
| INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the instrument cluster panel lights illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by a...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 29253 miles  | 
		     		  
| ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  a couple of days ago my abs brake and asr lights came on not necessarily together. the abs and brake...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 67875 miles  | 
		     		  
| SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY  sunroof area rattles / klunks occasionally over bumps. payed $69.95 fee and dealer could not diagnose the problem. *ak...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 47377 miles  | 
		     		  
| FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  the turn signal /hazard switch relay failed on my 2001 passat glx 4motion twice on 11/20/2003 (replaced on 11/23/2004) and  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 53500 miles  | 
		     		  
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  failure of the fuel gas sender resulted in a sudden and complete loss of engine power when there was remaining...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 52199 miles  | 
		     		  
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  i have vw passat 2001. it has around 30 000 miles on it. the clutch has gone down on this...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 42165 miles  | 
		     		  
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  brake system fails to grab/properly engage when vehicle is cold. dealership has yet to examine vehicle for this problem. please  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 41118 miles  | 
		     		  
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY  while driving rear passenger's window exploded without warning. just prior to explosion had just closed window.*ak *jb...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 19947 miles  | 
		     		  
| SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  dt*: the contact states there is nhtsa recall 04v584000 regarding the hazard flashing warning light switch. the vehicle has the...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 70045 miles  | 
		     		  
| TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE  'recall campaign' issued for volkswagen passat 2001 oil sludge warranty extension. *bf the vehicle broke down on the highway without...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 74000 miles  | 
		     		  
| SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS  i have a 2001 vw passat. i turned the seat heater o onthe dirvers side and in about 5 minutes  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 38333 miles  | 
		     		  
| LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES  trunk does not latch "bootlid open." message on dash and warning beep after hitting bumps in road. *la...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 45927 miles  | 
		     		  
| SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS  while the vehicle was parked with the engine off the side airbags deployed. dealer notified. *ak *ph *jb...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 75667 miles  | 
		     		  
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT  multiple problems with the 2001 vw passat. problems began at 16000 miles and have continued up to the current date...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 5333 miles  | 
		     		  
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS  the rear brake pads and rotors were replace at 25 000 miles and again at 50 000 miles. i feel...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 16667 miles  | 
		     		  
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING  bolts holding steering rack to frame keep coming loose. this has happened 3 times with the first at about 18k  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 47000 miles  | 
		     		  
| COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT  consumer called complaining about having problems with the vehicles coil packs. also stated that this is the fourth time that...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 1667 miles  | 
		     		  
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT  consumer stated the rear brake light was out dealer replaced a bad bulb also the headlights were shining low dealer  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 59667 miles  | 
		     		  
| VISIBILITY  i am the original owner of a 2001 volkswagen new passat. the headlight lenses that came with the car have...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 71644 miles  | 
		     		  
| RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS  dt: the contact stated while driving the front post of the driver's side seat broke. this caused him to fall  | 
		     
		          
					
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| UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT  i own 2001 vw passat with 43200 miles. this past year i noticed failures of outer cv joint boot both...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 46500 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER  tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. while driving approximately 55 mph the "stop vehicle do not drive" and oil...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 18000 miles  | 
		     		  
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY  dt: the contact states that the vehicle is a 2001.5 volkswagen passat. there is a problem with the windows fogging....  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 84694 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  failure to start when it does the fumes resemble paint thinner very concerned with possible explosion. *nm...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 90000 miles  | 
		     		  
| UNIT > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  failure occurred spontaneously. after turn signal (left or right) was deactivated (whether manually or automatically after completing turn prominent scratching...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 57385 miles  | 
		     		  
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  2001.5 vw passat glx 2.8lv6. intermittent starting problem. worse when cold outside. turn key to start no cranking drls and...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 68115 miles  | 
		     		  
| INTERIOR LIGHTING  pollen filter seal failure. this problem is documented in many international passat owner groups. the seal around the pollen filter...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 48550 miles  | 
		     		  
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE  the right rear door has become misaligned. it does not shut solid and it sticks out about an 1/8 of  | 
		     
		          
					
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| SEAT BELTS  2001 volkswagen passat notice to manufacturer memorandum of facts and request for compensation. (nar). *mr after the vehicle was returned...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 40500 miles  | 
		     		  
| ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR  consumer states the original rear brakes and rotors. was replaced on his vehicle at 31 000 miles. consumer believe is  | 
		     
		          
					
					2
				 
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| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN  i have vw passat 2001. it has around 30 000 miles on it. the clutch has gone down on this...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 15000 miles  | 
		     		  
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS  i have a 2001.5 volkswagen passat. when the car was under warranty (around 15 000 miles) the seatbelt mechanism was...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 13000 miles  | 
		     		  
| EQUIPMENT  windshield wipers do not work on rainy days making it difficult to see out the windshield. a lady hit my...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 35000 miles  | 
		     		  
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  my 2001 1/2 passat has 20 500 miles. started feeling slight vibration while braking from high speeds ie) 55 to...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 5736 miles  | 
		     		  
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  vehicle's engine is leaking oil causing fumes to escape into the vehicle. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ph...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 22102 miles  | 
		     		  
| UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE  there was a sudden loud and scraping sound caused by the plastic engine noise shield was dragging on the ground  | 
		     
		          
					
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| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  consumer stated the rear brake light was out dealer replaced a bad bulb also the headlights were shining low dealer  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 22829 miles  | 
		     		  
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY  while driving windshield wipers malfunctioned causing visual difficulty which could result in a crash. occupant found out that windshield wiper  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 2500 miles  | 
		     		  
| STEERING  the passat has been a well maintained family wagon. the car has always been garaged and has mostly easy highway...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 153340 miles  | 
		     		  
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM  my abs failure light and brake light continue to flash and alarm on my 2001 vw passat. i understand bas  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 160000 miles  | 
		     		  
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR  abs light and brake light flashing dealer says it is an abs control module a 650 part dollar ending in  | 
		     
		          
					
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| REAR > SUSPENSION  tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. while driving approximately 70 mph the contact heard a creaking noise coming from...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 120000 miles  | 
		     		  
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY  the gas pedal got stuck under the floor mat on our 2001.5 vw passat - while driving - when i...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 80000 miles  | 
		     		  
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE  my 2001 "new" passat gls v6 has been flooding every time there is rain and it soaks the driver footwell...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 95000 miles  | 
		     		  
| VALVE > TIRES  i was just entering i-90 at harlem ave when without warning my 2 month old tire went flat. there was...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM  i have had my 2001 vw passat for 7 years now and have had it in the shop multiple issues...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 6000 miles  | 
		     		  
| SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS  1. front and rear brakes inadequate for vehicle--had to have brake work at ~20 000 miles and again at just...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  flasher switch is failing. turn signals blink once or twice and then stop. same with hazard lights. *tr...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT  i brought my vehicle for service on august 4 2007 at vw dealership fairfax imports in fairfax va. at this...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER  tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. he stated that the main fuel line ruptured which caused gas to cover...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| SIDEWALL > TIRES  tires experienced sidewall separation after less than half of their useful life. all four tires were replaced at the same  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  on two separate occasions the connector and wiring harness providing power to the driver's side and passenger's side headlights on...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 82095 miles  | 
		     		  
| INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL  dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the airbag light illuminated intermittently without incident. the vehicle was inspected by...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 103400 miles  | 
		     		  
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL  abs / traction control module failure not covered by bosch or volkswagen. *tr...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 60000 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN  2001 volkswagen passat low mileage of 21 000 miles. normally garaged and maintained according to schedule. after rain found an...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 21300 miles  | 
		     		  
| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE  my 2001 volkswagen passat had a timing belt failure due to an internal component that caused the car to just...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  dt: the contact states that the vehicle is a 2001.5 volkswagen passat. there is a problem with the windows fogging....  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 99387 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION  i own a 2001 volkswagen passat station wagen and have had nothing but trouble with it since i bought it....  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST  i own a 2001 volkswagen passat station wagen and have had nothing but trouble with it since i bought it....  | 
		     
		          
					
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| HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION  i own a 2001 volkswagen passat station wagen and have had nothing but trouble with it since i bought it....  | 
		     
		          
					
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| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER  running out of fuel without warning while the fuel gauge indicates that there is sufficient fuel in the tank....  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 69800 miles  | 
		     		  
| STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  engine light continually goes on and off when blinking on the car shakes as if it is about to stall...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS  1.normal driving 2.rear brake rotor warp and excessive pad wear 3. 3 seperate incedenses of rear brake repairs. (there have...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 25000 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  the consumer experienced a problem with the headlights. the owner stated that while trying to take the vehicle through state...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 60000 miles  | 
		     		  
| TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE  i own a 2001 1.8 turbo vw passat with give or take 57 000 miles. the 1.8 turbo has an...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 57800 miles  | 
		     		  
| COLUMN > STEERING  at 13 000 miles steering column began to "clunk" when turning the wheel. new steering column installed under warranty. at...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 13000 miles  | 
		     		  
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST  power brake boost failed brake application required increased pedal force and distance to stop. problem abated after 30 seconds then...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 57300 miles  | 
		     		  
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS  i m sending this complain on behalf of my brother-in-law who will not pursue this matter.however i'm adimant as to...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL  when driving the vehicle the cruise control kicks on by itself. i don't know what the maximum speed that the...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 28980 miles  | 
		     		  
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES  the trunk latch broke when closing the trunk normally and would not latch. there was no visible damage and the...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 57982 miles  | 
		     		  
| RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT  i leased a 2001 volkswagen passat 1.8t in feb. 2001 which i am currently having problems with. the vehicle jumps...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 30276 miles  | 
		     		  
| POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS  i was driving my 2001 passat when the driver's seat started moving and moved to the backmost position. i was...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES  the door lock in the front passenger side opens up when the car is moving. also it pops up when...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  while driving at 65 mph vehicle shook and lost power. then stalled in the middle of the highway with little...  | 
		     
		          
					
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		     ~ 17000 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER  multiple problems with the 2001 vw passat. problems began at 16000 miles and have continued up to the current date...  | 
		     
		          
					
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		     ~ 16000 miles  | 
		     		  
| SEATS  my 2001 vw passat gls was hit in the rear by a large 89 chevy van. the seat that i...  | 
		     
		          
					
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		     ~ 46000 miles  | 
		     		  
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  while driving had a flat tire and brakes locked up. dealer contacted.*ak...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  when first starting car in morning brakes don't hold for about 30 seconds and the brake pedal "fades" when i  | 
		     
		          
					
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| GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING  consumer is experiencing problems with the lower worm shaft in the steering. *jg...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY  consumer stated the rear brake light was out dealer replaced a bad bulb also the headlights were shining low dealer  | 
		     
		          
					
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| MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY  transmission makes vibration noise when upshifting the noise seems to be coming from the left rear dealer was unable to  | 
		     
		          
					
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| REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY  electronic mirror turns completly black from dusk to dawn when autos are following with headlamps on. can cause accident as...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  rear lights simultaneously go out they include tail/brake/ reverse and stop lights. the cause of the failure is undetermined  | 
		     
		          
					
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		     ~ 5000 miles  | 
		     		  
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  the horn on my 2001 vw passat (and my 1998 vw passat) does not work when the car is not...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  rear lights simultaneously go out they include tail/brake/ reverse and stop lights. the cause of the failure is undetermined  | 
		     
		          
					
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