2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Passat Wagon years
- Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. That ranks 8th out of 9 Passat Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 159,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 159,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 159,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rolled into vehicle in front. No damage to either vehicle. Car burst in to flames. Total loss. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the emissions warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The contact approached a traffic stop and a strong odor of burning oil emitted from inside of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and…
Other Volkswagen Passat Wagon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Passat Wagon | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 Passat Wagon | 11 | 3 |
| 2006 Passat Wagon | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Passat Wagon | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Passat Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Passat Wagon | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passat Wagon model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.