2001 Volkswagen Passat Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 430 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,445miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat, 2% of the 430 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,445 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.
“I own a 2001 vw Passat 1.8 and I just got some info on oil sludge I been having that problem a long time and dealer always said it was the oil pump or some thing else my father has the same problem with his Passat first the light comes on and then the engine starts to make noise we always change the oil with the recommended oil and still the problem in order to use the car after the light comes on you have to park the car and find another way to move around and try a couple of hours later to see if the noise and the light is gone my car I paid 7900 9 months ago and it has 138000 and its not…”
NHTSA complaint #10376640, filed 2011-01, 12,700 miles“Dec 12th 2008 the interior of my passt was flooded with water, vw service removed 10 + gallons of water which entered from air plenum /pollen filter hosing(cabin area). Service informed me of the p9 recall for the passats manufactured nov '00 to dec '05. But, vw of america will not help me they said my VIN # is not in the recall. The computers are on the floor of car. Air bag is in default damage from electrical damage from water damage.. My trans mod is wrecked from the water damage, just the part alone will cost $1,300. I have lost work and can not drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10252063, filed 2008-12, 64,445 miles“Aig is attempted to collect on a policy I dispute, not a claim dispute and I don't know who to contact for assistance and mediation. Basically, I feel they changed my policy and rate without giving me a quotation. I would like to send you the entire history and letter I have drafted for the collection agency. I have contacted aig and they are not willing to work with me.”
NHTSA complaint #10023746, filed 2003-06“The front driver seat smelt like it was burning and a small amount of smokeor haze appeared in the car. Turned seat off and it dissipated. Is this a major porblem? Also on interior door handles a cheap repaint peels off after less than two years. I see this problem in all vws, so I look at this as a major problem . When I approached vw america, they offered to pay half the cost as the car is out of warranty, hmmm. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10058151, filed 2004-02“2001 vw Passat with many problems**cc the consumer state a few months after purchasing her vehicle she had multiple problems. The consumer stated the dealer should supply rental cars while repairs are being done.”
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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 2001 Volkswagen Passat
92 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsBrakes
63 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsSteering
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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