2000 Volkswagen Passat Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 507 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat, 2% of the 507 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A fire occurred in the passenger compartment of my 2000 Volkswagen Passat 4motion wagon. The fire occurred while I was traveling east on us 80 near auburn. My life was saved because a county sheriff was traveling behind me and summoned the fire department and police as I hurried to exit ca 49 at auburn, california. Flames and smoke filled the passenger compartment, which the fire department flooded. The car has been totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10232270, filed 2008-06, 58,000 miles“My husband pickup would not start, so I lift my hood of my Passat to give him a jump and the whole section all the way across that holds the battery have at least 6 inches of water just standing in there. We have had some down pours of rain,but rain water should never be standing on the inside of my hood. This could have potentially killed me if I never had to lift my hood and try to drive this with water standing around all of my electrical wires and battery. I have taken two pictures for visibility, but I do not know how I am going to get that water out without electrocuting myself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10724634, filed 2015-06, 138,179 miles“Bought a vw Passat used from private dealer~I owned the car for exactly 1 year, turbo failed ~ check engine light has been on since owning vehicle. Car has been diagnosed with oil sludge issues from previous owners. Just paid for turbo and two oil lines to be replaced. Vw of america stated they would take responsibility ~ never heard from them, I keep calling ~ check engine light has been on since day one ~ no one wants to help me on this quest to seek action. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204206, filed 2007-09, 78 miles“I own a 2000 v6 Passat with 80500 miles. My catalytic converter banks 1 and 2 have been diagnosed as not effective enough necessitating a catalytic converter replacement. Vw USA refused to offer me assistance with the replacement of this catalytic converter, pointing out that the warranty for this item expired 500 miles ago. I find this unacceptable and hope that the federal government does not allow this car manufacturer to shirk its responsibility to its consumers and to the environment.”
NHTSA complaint #10201105, filed 2007-08, 80,490 miles“2000 Volkswagen Passat 1.8t automatic transmission purchased used in 2007. The under carriage protectant shield for engine looked to be melted from heat and came off on the hwy while vehicle was in motion. Damaged right wheel well.”
NHTSA complaint #10376458, filed 2011-01, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10253214Mar 8, 2014Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
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- 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 22% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 | 22 | 20% |
| 2016 | 13 | 12% |
| 2015 | 40 | 16% |
| 2014 | 59 | 10% |
| 2013 | 77 | 10% |
| 2012 | 31 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 13 | 8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 6% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 18 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat
207 complaintsEngine cooling
94 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology