Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Volkswagen / Passat / 2001
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901127267 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2001 volkswagen passat check engine and oil pressure lights illuminating. consumer states that the vehicle also experienced a loss of power and engine |
| 901127266 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2001 volkswagen passat check engine and oil pressure lights illuminating. consumer states that the vehicle also experienced a loss of power and engine |
| 007127149 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I and thousands of other vw passat owners wish for vw of north america to issue a recall on the tie rods, control arms, ball joints, etc. (the whole |
| 007126335 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2001 passat 1.8l turbo. car's engine pressure warning light came on. the car was towed to dwight harrison volkswagen. they checked the oil pressure |
| 007122787 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. while driving 67 mph, the vehicle began to drastically decelerate and then coasted. there were no |
| 001122314 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | DASHBOARD LIGHTS - FLICKER - TURN OFF AND TURN ON WHILE DRIVING. *TR |
| 007121168 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. while driving less than 2 mph, scalding hot radiator fluid suddenly spewed from the vents and onto the |
| 901117683 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2001 vw passat with many problems**cc the consumer state a few months after purchasing her vehicle she had multiple problems. the consumer stated |
| 007116145 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the on-board diagnostic indicated that the catalytic converter needed to be |
| 007115914 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. while driving 30 mph the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. the manufacture |
| 007114780 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. he stated that the main fuel line ruptured, which caused gas to cover the engine. the dealer stated |
| 007114766 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. she stated that the check engine light remained illuminated. the dealer stated that the engine coolant |
| 006113618 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The squeaking and creaking of the front end of my vw passat 2001 is horrendous. my local vw and the vw of a have done nothing to remedy the situation |
| 005113518 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own a 2001 volkswagen passat station wagen and have had nothing but trouble with it since i bought it. i had to replace the engine due sludge and |
| 005113517 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own a 2001 volkswagen passat station wagen and have had nothing but trouble with it since i bought it. i had to replace the engine due sludge and |
| 005113516 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own a 2001 volkswagen passat station wagen and have had nothing but trouble with it since i bought it. i had to replace the engine due sludge and |
| 005113515 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own a 2001 volkswagen passat station wagen and have had nothing but trouble with it since i bought it. i had to replace the engine due sludge and |
| 005113514 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own a 2001 volkswagen passat station wagen and have had nothing but trouble with it since i bought it. i had to replace the engine due sludge and |
| 005113513 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own a 2001 volkswagen passat station wagen and have had nothing but trouble with it since i bought it. i had to replace the engine due sludge and |
| 005113512 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own a 2001 volkswagen passat station wagen and have had nothing but trouble with it since i bought it. i had to replace the engine due sludge and |
| 007112932 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Heater core failed, causing sudden and substantial loss of visibility in rush hour traffic. interiors of all windows were severely fogged with |
| 007106890 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | FUEL LINE ON FIREWALL CRACKED AND SPRAYING FUEL OVER ENGINE |
| 007106248 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | On two separate occasions the connector and wiring harness providing power to the driver's side and passenger's side headlights on the 2001 |
| 007106247 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | On two separate occasions the connector and wiring harness providing power to the driver's side and passenger's side headlights on the 2001 |
| 007104576 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Air conditioning issue: in the summer of 2006 my air conditioning was going out. the dealership changed the fan and it appeared to all work. the |
| 007103757 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 1) wyncote, pa, april 16, 2007, heavy rain 2) water enters the passenger front and rear floor board. electronic modules located on the floor and |
| 007102767 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | While i was driving, my instrument panel starting flashing the "abs" light and beeping loudly, the information panel displayed "brake fault", then " |
| 007100420 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | My 2001 passat is having brake problems. the abs and brake light blink and there are 3 beeps. the screen on the dash says brake failure and service |
| 001100418 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | when driving my car, the abs and brake lights blink. there is about 3 beeps and the screen on dash says brake failure see service manual. have taken |
| 007100046 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | TOOK CAR FOR STATE INSPECTION. MECHANIC FOUND BOTH LEFT AN RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BOTH TIE RODS DEFECTIVE AT 53,000 MILES. *AK |
| 007100045 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | TOOK CAR FOR STATE INSPECTION. MECHANIC FOUND BOTH LEFT AN RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BOTH TIE RODS DEFECTIVE AT 53,000 MILES. *AK |
| 007099855 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Engine sludge in engine leading to failure of the oil pump and the turbo. in addition, also had to have the front control arms ,and tie-rods replaced |
| 007099854 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Engine sludge in engine leading to failure of the oil pump and the turbo. in addition, also had to have the front control arms ,and tie-rods replaced |
| 007099853 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Engine sludge in engine leading to failure of the oil pump and the turbo. in addition, also had to have the front control arms ,and tie-rods replaced |
| 007099059 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tl*- the contact stated that the 2001 volkswagen new passat driver's side airbag didn't deployed upon impact during a crash. while driving at |
| 007097841 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tl*- the contact took the 2001 volkswagen passat to a dealer, and they stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. all 8 tie rods and the one link |
| 007097840 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tl*- the contact took the 2001 volkswagen passat to a dealer, and they stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. all 8 tie rods and the one link |
| 007097839 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tl*- the contact took the 2001 volkswagen passat to a dealer, and they stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. all 8 tie rods and the one link |
| 007094958 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I have a 2001 volkswagen passat and the check oil pressure stop engine light came on yesterday. the oil level is fine. we had an oil change the day |
| 007094644 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I have a 2001 vw passat that i purchased a 18 months ago. the car was a certified vw and had a warranty extended till 74,000 miles. at 70,000 miles |
| 006092973 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | With just about 70000 miles on the volkswagen passat, the engine started leaking oil from 4 areas: cam seals, valve gaskets and some leaks on top of |
| 006092398 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | WATER PUMP FAILED ON FREEWAY, UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE. *JB |
| 006091117 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Having an oil sludge problem with a 2001 1/2 model year vw passat with a 1.8t engine. recently had a low oil pressure warning light come on, |
| 003090082 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I am the owner of a 2001 vw passat with 65,000 miles. i have owned approx 6 - 7 cars in my lifetime and have taken care of them the same. never |
| 006088185 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2001 vw passat, 1.8l 4 cylinder. at 89,000 miles on my odometer, i am now receiving a stop, brake fault, see service manual warning, with the abs |
| 006087082 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I had a synthetic oil change on my 2001 vw passat, november 7,2006 at heritage vw (dealership) and then on november 22,2006 the vehicle slowed and |
| 006083838 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the airbag light illuminated intermittently without incident. the vehicle was inspected by a |
| 006083258 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 10/24/06 my 2001 volkswagon passat has a stop warning light come on stating low oil pressure. come to find out the 1.8 litre turbo engine which my |
| 006082827 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Purchased 2001 passat in may, 2005. had same 'non-covered' oil pump problem as many on the list have. last month, noticed a pool of oil on the |
| 006082451 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the instrument cluster panel lights illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who |
| 006082450 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the instrument cluster panel lights illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who |
| 006081122 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2000 1.8l passat, brake fault on screen, stop on screen with brake light flashing and abs warning light on. brakes sometimes very difficult to press |
| 006081037 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The abs module has failed in my 2001 passat, which only has 79000 miles on it... they are charging almost $1000 to get this fixed, if this is a safety |
| 006080741 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Interior left front floor of car flooded with water after very heavy rain. there was an inch of standing water sitting on the vehicle's carpet. this |
| 006080740 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Interior left front floor of car flooded with water after very heavy rain. there was an inch of standing water sitting on the vehicle's carpet. this |
| 006078148 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Tracking number: [xxx] date: september 09th 2006 11:24:34 am complainant: [xxx] - re: 2001 passat vws and the ongoing sludge problems!!! *jb |
| 006077330 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I am a private fire investigator that recently investigated a fire in 2001 volkswagen passat. the fire was very minor originating below the plastic |
| 006077088 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on the highway, the engine stalled and there was a loss of all power without warning. the engine would |
| 006077017 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. the vehicle was inspected by an independent |
| 006076958 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated an independent mechanic determined the vehicle had oil leaks from every seal and gasket. oil was all over the entire bottom |
| 006075781 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2001 volkswagen passat coolant warning light illuminated and engine shut off. once the vehicle was restarted it ran at reduced power. upon inspection |
| 006073572 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | For the past 2 years i have had an ongoing problem of not having any brakes after my car sits for more than 8 hours. it is currently in the shop at |
| 006073207 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | We have a 2001 passat and put about 10k miles/year. the car has been serviced about twice every year at our local vw dealership since we bought it |
| 901071757 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Mechanic refuses to repair 2001 passat electronic control system. *ts the consumer stated the problem had been mis-diagnosed on more than one |
| 901071756 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Mechanic refuses to repair 2001 passat electronic control system. *ts the consumer stated the problem had been mis-diagnosed on more than one |
| 006069185 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Headlights burn out and constantly need replacing, only problem is it must be completed at the dealership. have replaced at least 7 lights since |
| 006068421 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Hi, i have a vw passat 2001.5 sedan. i recently have notcied that water enters into the rear passenger floor when it rains. i hear that the |
| 006068066 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | My 2001 passat------my husband and i were driving on the freeway, the stop engine light appeared in big red lettering and proceeded to say that the |
| 005066670 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | ALL BOLTS HOLDING COMPRESSOR IN PLACE BROKE. *NM |
| 005065687 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | My abs and brake lights started blinking while i was driving on the freeway and i got a "stop", "brake failure", "service manual" signs with several |
| 006062180 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated with the windows rolled up in the rain, water is leaking inside the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for |
| 006060914 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Consumer has had three instrument clusters replaced in his 2001 volkswagen passat. *ts according to the dealer and manufacturer this problem is rare |
| 006058330 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | For the 2nd time in 14 months the system that drains rain water out of my car has become clogged. the result is that water collects under the floor |
| 005057527 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | FAILURE TO START WHEN IT DOES THE FUMES RESEMBLE PAINT THINNER VERY CONCERNED WITH POSSIBLE EXPLOSION. *NM |
| 006055943 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The dash module begins to smoke and blows out the instrument cluster. although the fire is inside the dash, it causes a serious driving disability. |
| 005055152 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | My 2001 volkswagen passat needs a new engine because it is filled with sludge. after researching this on my own i found that this is a common problem |
| 005054146 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | My 2001 volkswagen passat had a timing belt failure due to an internal component that caused the car to just turn off. this belt did not fail, but |
| 002053925 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2001 passat wagon glx was struck from behind at a low rate of speed. passenger's seat fully reclined upon impact, coming to rest on an infant car seat |
| 005053860 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Abs module failed causing the abs braking to stop functioning. because the module would only work intermittently it was hard to determine whether or |
| 006053837 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | This failure is documented well by dozens of consumers: http://www.theautobahn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12789&page=1. ak this complaint is |
| 005052968 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | My vw passat gls 2001's abs/asr light keeps on at all times now. went to the technician to put a repair kit since the abs control module was not |
| 005052437 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2001 volkswagen passat low mileage of 21,000 miles. normally garaged and maintained according to schedule. after rain, found an inch of water in rear |
| 005052436 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2001 volkswagen passat low mileage of 21,000 miles. normally garaged and maintained according to schedule. after rain, found an inch of water in rear |
| 006052239 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt*: the contact states there is nhtsa recall 04v584000 regarding the hazard flashing warning light switch. the vehicle has the same problems as |
| 005049461 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | At approx. 70,000 miles my 2001 vw passat 4 cyl automatic has an abs failure. i purchased the vehicle certified used in 2002 from a vw dealer and |
| 005047785 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Cowl drain became clogged for no apparent reason. during heavy rain the passenger compartment became flooded and the dashboard electronics became |
| 005047448 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt: the contact stated while driving the front post of the driver's side seat broke. this caused him to fall into the back seat. the vehicle was |
| 005046889 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Purchased the vehcile (second-hand) from the lexus dealership on veterans drive in metairie,la back in march 2004. here is my complaint: my |
| 005045926 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 2001 volkswagen passat was parked, locked and sealed for period of one week. during this period, heavy rains fell and interior of car was flooded. |
| 005045452 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Oil pump failure: the warning light turned on "stop, oil pressure low" contacted vw and was told that i needed to bring the car in for an inspection |
| 005044462 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | A couple of days ago my abs, brake and asr lights came on not necessarily together. the abs and brake would be together with the matrix display |
| 005044064 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I have a 2001 passat with 66,xxx miles on it and the transmission went out. it is going to cost 4000.00-5000.00 to have this fix. i do not think a car |
| 005043925 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt: the contact states that the vehicle is a 2001.5 volkswagen passat. there is a problem with the windows fogging. this occurs when the |
| 005043924 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt: the contact states that the vehicle is a 2001.5 volkswagen passat. there is a problem with the windows fogging. this occurs when the |
| 005042979 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The fuel gauge on my 2001 volkswagen passat has been malfunctioning for the past five weeks. the gauge displays a "full" reading for the first 100- |
| 005041824 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Engine oil sludge- i have been reading about volkswagens problem with 1.8 turbo engines creating a sludge that results in low to no oil pressure. i |
| 005040723 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own 2001 vw passat with 43200 miles. this past year i noticed failures of outer cv joint boot both sides and rubber dust boots on all ball joints |
| 005040722 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own 2001 vw passat with 43200 miles. this past year i noticed failures of outer cv joint boot both sides and rubber dust boots on all ball joints |
| 005040721 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own 2001 vw passat with 43200 miles. this past year i noticed failures of outer cv joint boot both sides and rubber dust boots on all ball joints |
| 005040639 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The check engine light came on with a message display of "emissions workshop!" around 73k mi. the car dealer i bought it from thought it might be the |
| 005039914 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | My vw passat is only 4 years old and i have already replace my exterior headlights/tailights replaced 9 times. this is unacceptable and the dealer |
| 005039844 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt: 2001 volkswagen passat. the plug in the bulb failed. the only way to fix it was to buy a headlight assembly for the driver's side and the |
| 005039328 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | At approx. 74,300 mi. our 2001 vw passat gls v6 automatic had an abs failure. we purchased the vehicle new from a vw dealer in 2001 and have it |
| 005039327 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | At approx. 74,300 mi. our 2001 vw passat gls v6 automatic had an abs failure. we purchased the vehicle new from a vw dealer in 2001 and have it |
| 005035875 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt: on august 25 onwer was upset because he had to replace tie rods, and had the vehicle aligned. he said the tie rods had to be replaced becuase |
| 005035874 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt: on august 25 onwer was upset because he had to replace tie rods, and had the vehicle aligned. he said the tie rods had to be replaced becuase |
| 005034680 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Lack of power when pressing the accelerator may have caused an accident, pulling out in traffic. this was due to water leak in pollen filter box ( |
| 005033279 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Function of turn signals and hazard lights on my 2001 passat (40,000 miles) has been degrading over time. both systems are now completely inoperable |
| 005033278 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Function of turn signals and hazard lights on my 2001 passat (40,000 miles) has been degrading over time. both systems are now completely inoperable |
| 005032704 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ON MY 2001 VW PASSAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 54K MILES ON IT. *JB |
| 005032468 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Nhtsa 01v157000 sites a problem with the fuel tank gauge my vehicle absolutely has this defective part. the gas gauge will record 280 miles then |
| 005031460 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Car was making noise at slow speed and would shake at faster speeds. i was told i needed 2 tie rods which were replaced. the problem continued and i |
| 001031246 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Brakes problems - less than a year old, if drive 40 mph and up, and if the brake pedal is applied, the vehicle would accelerate for a brief second |
| 001031245 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Brakes problems - less than a year old, if drive 40 mph and up, and if the brake pedal is applied, the vehicle would accelerate for a brief second |
| 005029442 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt: caller said the air bags deployed without warning. while driving caller said both curtin air bags deployed over the doors. caller said he did not |
| 005025845 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | A/c slowly stopped blowing cold air, fumes or smoke began coming out of the vents. coolant leaked all over the passenger floorboard which is now |
| 005024663 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Dt: consumer ran out of gas on a two lane street going over a [xxx], there was no place to pull to the side when vehicle ran out of gas. there was no |
| 005024221 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK. |
| 005023682 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | TEXAS DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT BREACH OF WARRANTY REGARDING THE 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR *JB |
| 005021968 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 1.normal driving 2.rear brake rotor warp and excessive pad wear 3. 3 seperate incedenses of rear brake repairs. (there have not been any on the |
| 005021967 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 1.normal driving 2.rear brake rotor warp and excessive pad wear 3. 3 seperate incedenses of rear brake repairs. (there have not been any on the |
| 005021966 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 1.normal driving 2.rear brake rotor warp and excessive pad wear 3. 3 seperate incedenses of rear brake repairs. (there have not been any on the |
| 005021090 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Automobile: 2001.5 vw passat 1)the headlights stopped working - both the left and the right side. the daylights, the foglights and the brights |
| 004019466 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | While driving my 2001 volkswagen passat on highway 95 at highway speeds, the "stop engine" light came on. the oil pressure warning light came on and |
| 005018220 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Contact states: turn signal/ hazard switch malfunctioned. had problem for two weeks. dealer told consumer to call volkswagen. there were recalls on |
| 003016211 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own a 2001 vw passat and have been having problems with a gas gauge for a number of years. the gauge is innaccurate and never reflects the correct |
| 004015216 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Volkswagen passat glx 2001, defective brakes. *bf on several occasions, the brakes locked up and the front wheel overheated and started to smoke |
| 005014071 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | BAD HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 48,000 MILES. DEALER SERVICE UNWILLING TO COVER REPAIRS.*AK |
| 005014054 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Engine light continually goes on and off, when blinking on, the car shakes, as if it is about to stall, and a bad odor emits. when driving , the car |
| 005014053 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Engine light continually goes on and off, when blinking on, the car shakes, as if it is about to stall, and a bad odor emits. when driving , the car |
| 005014052 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Engine light continually goes on and off, when blinking on, the car shakes, as if it is about to stall, and a bad odor emits. when driving , the car |
| 004012834 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | 'recall campaign' issued for volkswagen passat 2001, oil sludge warranty extension. *bf the vehicle broke down on the highway without any prior |
| 005009399 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Since buying the car, there has been an odor from the heater vents. on february 25, when using the heater, my son reported large amounts of mist |
| 005008678 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The abs light comes on, but the car is not doing anything different, i also get the epo light on, took it to vw service ctr they said it will cost $ |
| 005007779 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The consumer experienced a problem with the headlights. the owner stated that while trying to take the vehicle through state inspection the vehicle |
| 005007778 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The consumer experienced a problem with the headlights. the owner stated that while trying to take the vehicle through state inspection the vehicle |
| 005006987 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | UPPER LEFT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAILURE AT 35,000 MILES. NEEDS REPLACING.*AK |
| 005006873 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Failure occurred spontaneously. after turn signal (left or right) was deactivated (whether manually or automatically after completing turn, prominent |
| 005005336 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The steering wheel was loose. dealer had to tighten the rack and pinion in order to alleviate the problem.*ak...mechanic reported that part was |
| 005004205 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Strong smell of gas emanating from engine compartment and into cabin through heating system, drove to vw dealer, who told me i was lucky the car did |
| 005003322 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | On three separate occasions, the 2001 vw passat v6 gls engine and all electrical quit for no apparent reason. one incident occurred on the freeway |
| 004003048 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | THE ACCELERATOR STICKS. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF IN ORDER TO STOP. THE CONSUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *NM |
| 004003047 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | While driving 5 mph, the upper control arm snapped. this caused the consumer to lose steering control. the consumer managed to pull over and had the |
| 005001785 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Trunk lid lock broke about 5 days before the 8th and it slowly drained the battery. without my knowing that that would happen i did not attend the |
| 004001500 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | I own a 2001 1.8 turbo vw passat with give or take 57,000 miles. the 1.8 turbo has an issue with oil sludge. while researching this issue i have |
| 004314257 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Despite light use of the vehicle, both the upper and lower control arms on our 2001 vw passat wagon have failed and required replacement. although the |
| 004314256 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | Despite light use of the vehicle, both the upper and lower control arms on our 2001 vw passat wagon have failed and required replacement. although the |
| 003314143 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The turn signal /hazard switch relay failed on my 2001 passat glx 4motion twice on 11/20/2003 (replaced on 11/23/2004) and 12/19/2004. it caused turn |
| 004313351 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | The crank shaft screw got loose, backed out, and rattled throughout the engine at 50 mph. consumer was informed by the dealer that a new engine was |
| 004312145 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2001 | At approx 60k check engine light came on read "emissions workshop". dealer hooked up computer and told me it was an oxygen sensor and some of the |
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