2000 Volkswagen Passat fuel system, gasoline problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle after being parked overnight, he noticed a fuel odor. The contact stated that the fuel tank was half empty after being refilled. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic and was…”
filed Dec 21, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen passat. The contact smelled fuel inside and outside the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel leaking under the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Aug 19, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel System, GasolineCampaign 08V156000 · Apr 7, 2008
- ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE…Campaign 02V026000 · Jan 25, 2002
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 01V157000 · May 3, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Passat | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Passat | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Passat | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 Passat | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 Passat | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 Passat | 19 | 11% |
| 2007 Passat | 12 | 5% |
| 2006 Passat | 21 | 4% |
| 2005 Passat | 10 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.