2001 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
430 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 92 | 21% | 62,004 mi |
| Electrical System → | 73 | 17% | 41,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 48 | 11% | 68,400 mi |
| Power Train → | 34 | 8% | 36,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 31 | 7% | 55,635 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 30 | 7% | 69,500 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 28 | 7% | 76,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 26 | 6% | 64,445 mi |
| Suspension → | 25 | 6% | 52,510 mi |
| Structure → | 23 | 5% | 67,849 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 19 | 4% | — |
| Steering → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Other → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 7 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.