2001 Volkswagen Passat transmission problems

Filed May 19, 2016 · Transmission · 132,273 miles · MO

As my son got on the highway the transmission felt like it was slipping and jerking to then catch back up to the original speed I was going. When he put his foot on the gas pedal the car would struggle to go, 5 seconds later it would get up to speed but then slow back down. At a stoplight the car would shake roughly and idle really high, then he saw the front of the hood start to smoke and I realized there was a problem.

Filed May 18, 2015 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the transmission would slip and then the vehicle stalled. The engine continued to run, but the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and it was determined that the teeth on the gears of the transmission had fractured and the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 8/19/15*cn the consumer stated there was a recall for the same make, model, and year but, the consumer's VIN was not included. Updated 9/30/2015

Filed Jun 30, 2013 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NY

2001 vw passat sticking gas pedal comments: this has happened to me recently 2 times....gas pedal stuck to floor, redline, almost crashed. Researching I found it to be a common problem. Vw should be held accountable... This is a dangerous situation! Should I stop driving it??? More accounts at: http://www.passatworld.com/forums/42-volkswagen-passat-b5-discussion/236513-anyone-else's-gas-pedal-get-stuck.html.

Filed Mar 31, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. The vehicle was serviced for a routine tune-up and a honda dealer wrote on the invoice that the control valve joints and boots were torn, in addition to the shaft. The contact stated that the failures were related to several complaints on the federal safety agency website. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 56,511. Updated 05/08/09. *lj the consumer stated the cv joints were replaced. Updated 05/08/09.

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 Dec 17, 2008 · Airbags, Body · 64,445 miles · DE

Dec 12th 2008 the interior of my passt was flooded with water, vw service removed 10 + gallons of water which entered from air plenum /pollen filter hosing(cabin area). Service informed me of the p9 recall for the passats manufactured nov '00 to dec '05. But, vw of america will not help me they said my VIN # is not in the recall. The computers are on the floor of car. Air bag is in default damage from electrical damage from water damage.. My trans mod is wrecked from the water damage, just the part alone will cost $1,300. I have lost work and can not drive. The make of car & year is in recall so why is my VIN not included?! Someone please, please help me.

Filed Sep 26, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 36,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the "stop vehicle do not drive", and oil pressure warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they repaired the engine. The previous repair required the vehicle to remain at the dealer for one month. On three separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. In addition, during rainy weather conditions, five inches of water leaked onto the front passenger side floor panel. There was electrical failure due to the water leakage that caused gear component damage. Recently, the contact received a recall notice that consists of installation of a drainage filter and fuel system component repair. The vehicle has not been repaired for these malfunctions. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 85,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2008 · Body, Brakes · MA

1. Front and rear brakes inadequate for vehicle--had to have brake work at ~20,000 miles and again at just under 42,000 miles (this has never been a problem with any other car). Brakes repaired/parts replaced twice. Car should be recalled by manufacturer for brakes 2. Sunroof +/- windshield drain(s) became blocked and leaked and flooded passenger footwells, with risk of damage to transmission. This is a manufacturing defect with this make and model and has been widely reported on the web. Vw needs to recall cars for the problem with blocked drains/leakage and damage to vehicles. Cost to vacuum water out of footwells below the carpet > $600 with no guarantee that problem will not recur 3. Vw passat has a known problem with sludge build up in engine and consequent engine failure--I have not (?yet) had the problem but feel that vw guarantee to repair problem only if owner can prove oil changes every 3000 miles in an unreasonable abnegation of duty. This is a design flaw and the company should have to recall all cars with the problem and repair at no charge without being able to shift blame to consumer. Now having to use expensive synthetic oil for oil changes on a very frequent basis.

Filed Feb 4, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

My car is a 2001 v6, we had heavy rain during the past week and one morning my car had a puddle in the passenger side and failed to start or even put in gear the mechanic explained the transmission computer was flooded and it took 4 days for them to take all water out of the car and test all sensors .

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 79,200 miles · CA

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 arm were showing excessive wear. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty so the repair would be at contacts expense. The current and failure mileage were both 79200.*ak the right outer cv boot was torn and the left outer tie rod end was worn. The ABS control module was replaced. Updated 03/30/07.