2001 Volkswagen Passat suspension problems

Filed Dec 27, 2010 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact heard a creaking noise coming from the suspension. The contact stated the rear suspension control arms were wearing out prematurely. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Updated 02/11/11 *bf updated 05/02/11

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Electrical, Suspension · 35,000 miles · NC

Front ball joint failure at approx. 35,000 miles. Then a lower control arm failure at 95,000 miles. Old control arm is available.

Filed Jul 26, 2008 · Engine, Suspension · 77,105 miles · NY

I have a '01 vw passat. I had to go to the vw dealer today since I was hearing a pinging noise when I drive. They checked and advised that the lower control arm and tie ends would need to be replaced since they were worn out. The car has 77k miles and on researching have found that other vw passat owners from the same time frame are having the same issue. It has been attributed to design flaws. I am worried that this is going to deteriorate and lead to an accident. Additionally they identified a valve cover camshaft seal leakage. This is another issue that has been identified by other owners.

Filed Apr 7, 2008 · Suspension · WA

Failure of multiple front control arms in 2001 vw passat. Was given quote of nearly $2100 to repair control arms. Was told this is a "wide spread" problem with vw passats and nothing has been recalled as of yet.

Filed Nov 25, 2007 · Suspension · 62,500 miles · MD

All 4 upper control arms failed at 62,500 miles. Oem control arms are unfit for purpose as designed and should be recalled by vwoa.

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Suspension · CA

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 and, regardless of the increasing number of complaints and increasing problems in controlling the car, are asking for approximately $1500 to "fix" the problem.

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · NJ

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 volkswagen of america would not reimburse me because I was missing one oil change receipt the lights keep coming on in the car telling me I have engine problems once again, and I bring it in for regular repairs and check ups. Currently the suspension part of the car has gone and that will cost another $2000 on top of the $7000 I already put into it. That does not include new tires and other things that have gone wrong with this idiot car. Volkswagen does not stand by its customers at all and I will never ever buy from them again and will tell people I know the car is a piece of crap. The place I bring in my car to for repair already knows that. Do not bring it into a volkswagen repair place to have it fixed> they are the biggest ripp offs and so totally dishonest!!!! I bought the car from jack daniels in fairlawn, nj and have had it repaired at trend motors, in denville, nj

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 53,000 miles · PA

Took car for state inspection. Mechanic found both left an right upper ball joints and both tie rods defective at 53,000 miles.

Filed Mar 24, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 100,000 miles · NJ

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 , and even now there were still problems with the front suspension. I have researched and found these were similar problems with many passat owners. I still recall the major issue / recall over the ignition coil failures and how vw of america denied there ever was a problem. The entire car should be declared a lemon !!!! The oil pump failure leading to failures of the turbo, and seizure of the engine should be proof enough that this car has too many major problems and should be recalled .

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · 40,000 miles · CT

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 which causes a dirt and water to destroy ball joints. I changed outer cv join boot both sides and one upper control arm ball joint and others will fail soon.