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2001 Volkswagen Passat: engine overheating

5 of the 430 complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat describe engine overheating.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 41 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

  • 2015
    2
  • 2014
    7
  • 2013
    6
  • 2012
    2
  • 2011
    1
  • 2010
    1
  • 2009
    2
  • 2006
    3
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    7
  • 2003
    18
  • 2002
    4
  • 2001
    5
  • 2000
    3
  • 1999
    2
  • 1997
    2
  • 1996
    1
  • 1995
    4
  • 1993
    3
  • 1992
    3
  • 1990
    3

What owners say

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · FL

Faulty bosch ABS module in 2001 volkswagen passat due to faulty design. The wire gauge is too small, causing overheating and component failure. Abs module unit rebuilt to correct standards. After researching, found that there are several thousand complaints of the same nature. Hoping to get vw to recall this problem.

Filed Aug 30, 2006 · Electrical · 171,410 miles · PA · fire

I am a private fire investigator that recently investigated a fire in 2001 volkswagen passat. The fire was very minor originating below the plastic engine cover at the ignition coil modules and plug connector between cylinders #3 & 4. Appears to be a high resistance connection at the plug connector causing the plug connector to overheat and ignite.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Engine · 34,900 miles · CA

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 ruined. Dealer said the heater core needed replaced which was not covered under the extended warranty. Total repair cost was $1700, all this and the car only has 35,000 miles on it. I have heard that this is a common problem according to the dealer. Eyes have been burning lately from the smoke that was being blown through the vents. Dealer replaced heater core and there is still a bit of smoke being blown out. Very displeased.

Filed Mar 25, 2005 · Brakes · CA

Volkswagen passat glx 2001, defective brakes. *bf on several occasions, the brakes locked up and the front wheel overheated and started to smoke. The brake booster and master cylinder was replaced.

Filed Dec 10, 2002 · Engine · CA

Consumer stated that while driving engine constantly overheats and check engine light continously illuminates. Problems have been occuring since 1000 miles. Ts

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat overheating

Is engine overheating a common problem on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat?

5 of 430 owner complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 2003.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat?

There are 0 recalls and 41 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat

ABS 44Check engine light 24Ball joint 23Headlights 23Loss of power 17Stalling 16Engine failure 14Fuel gauge 12Fire or smoke 10Water leak 10Airbag light 9No deployment 7Brake failure 6Fuel leak 5Misfire 5

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