2000 Volkswagen Passat Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 507 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat, 2% of the 507 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles.
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.
“Check engine light has been on since purchasing of car ~ electra auto sales was aware of this and noted this was their records they would be responsible. They have been given me the run around because of the faulty engine system. My daughter and I were subjected to almost being killed on the highway because of the car stalling and rough idliing ~ paul vargas owner of electra auto sales has not returned any called back . Ak”
NHTSA complaint #10190269, filed 2007-05, 78,000 miles“I had two tires blow out within three weeks of each other. The tires are original to my 2000 vw Passat gls wagon and have approximately 30000 miles of wear. The tires are made in germany - model: 195/65 r15 radial 91h m+s ecoplus contitouring contact”
NHTSA complaint #10010183, filed 2003-03, 30,000 miles“Continental ecoplus 195/65 r15 radial tires were 2 yrs old with approx. 25,000 miles on them. My mechanic noticed two tires had bubbles in sidewalls (driver side front & rear) and were on the verge of blowouts. Fortunately I was able to replace all 4 tires without further damage or crash. Now with 4 new tires (same model) that are 2 weeks old, yesterday I discovered that one tire had 12.5 PSI (front passenger side) while other 3 were at 30 PSI. Faulty again?”
NHTSA complaint #10134290, filed 2005-08“Consumer stated there was a shake/shimmy in the steering wheel, the alignment was checked and tires were rotated, consumer was informed that everything was ok, however when consumer went back to have the shake/shimmy checked out it was determind that vehicle had a bad tire.”
NHTSA complaint #565861, filed 2002-05“My rear right tire blew out and completely shredded on the freeway for no reason. It appeared others have reported the same situation. Is this vehicle with these tires safe? (DOT number: hdtacxyx48 tiresize: 19565r1591)”
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Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 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