2001 Volkswagen Passat power train problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 19, 2016
“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…”
filed May 18, 2015
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 2001 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.