2001 Volkswagen Passat lights problems

Filed Mar 24, 2013 · Brakes, Lights · TX

Sending this e-mail to complain about the ABS module on my 2001 volkswagen passat they are no reason why it should be out , I believe its a defective part, should last longer other people I talk with say they have been thru the same problem. I believe volkswagen need to have a recall on this ABS module.

Filed Dec 16, 2011 · Lights · 120,000 miles · FL

Same turn signal issue as 04v584000 recall - turn signals and hazards worked periodically. Now they have stopped working all together.. The federal safety agency recall 04v584000 for other vw models of this year, but not passat. Is common for this year of vw passat also per my internet research. Vw passat needs to be added to this recall.

Filed Apr 3, 2011 · Lights · 155,000 miles · OR

Wiring and connectors for both headlights have melted under normal usage.

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · NC

Headlamp wiring harness melts.

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Lights · 100,000 miles · VA

The interior and exterior of the lenses of both headlight assemblies of my 2001 vw passat station wagon have become very clouded. The result is that the brightness of the headlight is greatly diminished leading to unsafe driving conditions at night. I have cleaned and polished the exterior of the lenses and that helped somewhat but cannot do anything about the interior. The only solution is to replace the whole headlight assembly. It has gotten progressively worse over the last 18 months.

Filed Feb 22, 2009 · Lights, Visibility · 90,000 miles · NJ

I am the original owner of a 2001 volkswagen new passat. The headlight lenses that came with the car have clouded so much that the headlights barely illuminate the road. This is a dangerous situation and they need to be replaced. I have spoken with other passat owners from the similar years and they have experienced the same issue. I believe vw should be forced to issue a recall on the headlight lenses, and offer to replace them for free. Who knows how many accidents have occurred because the owners of these vehicles are not seeing the road well at night. The date below reflects when I first noticed the clouding in the lenses.

Filed Nov 18, 2008 · Lights · 30,000 miles · NH

When attempting to adjust headlights, the plastic gears break easily rendering the headlights non-adjustable. The headlight lens also discolors easily reducing transmitted light level. The electrical supply also appears inferior as bulbs blow very quickly. The bulbs last less time than any other vehicle known in 30 years.

Filed Apr 7, 2008 · Lights · VA

I have suffered the same issues as others concerning the headlights for my 2001.5 volkswagen passat gls. I have replaced the drivers side light on 3 occasions. I have replaced it myself on all occasions. The driver side headlight assembly has completely melted and needs to be replaced. When the bulb is replaced, it usually lasts a week before going out again. My passenger side headlight went out last night. When I went to replace the bulb, I again found a melted headlight assembly. This one is not as severe as the driver side but also poses a safety issue. This will result in the neighborhood of $1,000 in repairs. Volkswagen needs to step up and correct this problem.

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Lights · 76,000 miles · CA

Turn signals and hazards worked periodically. Now they have stopped working all together. Went to vw but was told that the federal safety agency recall 04v584000 doesn't cover my car because of the VIN number and they couldn't tell me for sure what the problem is with out my paying the 150.00 diagnosis fee first, then I would have to pay almost 100.00 an hour for them to repair the problem.

Filed Dec 5, 2007 · Lights · CA

Flasher switch is failing. Turn signals blink once or twice and then stop. Same with hazard lights.