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Common Problems with 2001 Volkswagen Passat

Retrospectively, the 2001 Volkswagen Passat had 193 complaints, and 16% of issues had something to do with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2001 Volkswagen Passat?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2001 Volkswagen Passat fall into the category of ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13 STRUCTURE 12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12 AIR BAGS 12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8 SERVICE BRAKES 7 POWER TRAIN 6 TIRES 6 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 4 ENGINE 4 VISIBILITY 2 EQUIPMENT 2 SEAT BELTS 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 STEERING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 SEATS 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Worst 2001 Volkswagen Passat Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 Volkswagen Passat November 18, 2002 Victims: 1 Mileage: 5000 miles

Windshield wipers do not work on rainy days making it difficult to see out the windshield. a lady hit my car on the right side collapsing that side...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2001 Volkswagen Passat November 10, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 180220 miles

So i got rear ended at the other party's fault at high speed while i was at a stop sign and they neglected to stop pushing me into an intersection ful...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 Volkswagen Passat December 16, 2000 Victims: 1

Cruise control was set at 65 mph with about 400 miles on vehicle, and brakes did not turn off cruise control . vehicle did not stop. driver had to u...

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