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2001 Volkswagen Passat Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 430 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat, 0% of the 430 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201711%
201655%
201542%
201471%
2013101%
201251%
201011%
200975%
200821%
200692%
200421%
200371%
200220%
200110%
200041%
199910%
199810%

Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat

Engine cooling
92 complaints
Electrical system
73 complaints
Brakes
63 complaints
Fuel system
44 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
34 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaints
Exterior lighting
30 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Body and structure
23 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Steering
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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