Rolled into vehicle in front. No damage to either vehicle. Car burst in to flames. Total loss.
The worst 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 109
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger
- Tool number added to table
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Original version accidently archived 8/9/19. Recreate exact content in new format and republish, as...
- Update vehicle metadata.
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
What 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the emissions warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The contact approached a traffic stop and a strong odor of burning oil emitted from inside of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed oil leaking onto the catalytic converter. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. Updated 04/30/13*lj the consumer stated the emission workshop light illuminated. The dealer had no answer, as to why the light was on. The consumer stated in during some research, he found the light was on due to an oil leak. Also, a plugged pcv system caused excessive internal engine pressure.
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Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Is the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, fewer than a typical Passat Wagon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?
No recalls on record.
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