2000 Volkswagen Passat power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. My 2000 vw passat 1.8t automatic reached 130k miles. 2. There is a failure in whatever component stabilizes the steering wheel at idle when the car is in drive or reverse. The problem does not in occur when at idle in neutral. The exact symptoms of the problem are a very strong vibration that…”
filed Feb 16, 2009
“1) rain water entered the vehicle , 2000 passat, 6cylinder, auto matic transmission and pooled approximately 2-3 inches) in the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Source of leak was unknown. All windows and doors were closed. *ak 2) this led to the transmission control unit, which is housed under…”
filed Mar 25, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 Passat | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 Passat | 5 | 5% |
| 2015 Passat | 12 | 5% |
| 2014 Passat | 37 | 6% |
| 2013 Passat | 33 | 4% |
| 2012 Passat | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 Passat | 34 | 21% |
| 2009 Passat | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 Passat | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 Passat | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 Passat | 47 | 8% |
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.