2000 Volkswagen Volkswagen Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Volkswagen Volkswagen (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Volkswagen. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and brakes (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system4 33%
- Engine cooling3 25%
- Brakes2 17%
- Air bags1 8.3%
- Equipment1 8.3%
- Suspension1 8.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 8.3%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My 2000 vw passat caught on fire dec 28, 2007. I had it towed to a nearby dealer for service and was informed that the fire was caused by a faulty ignition coil. The final cost to repair (if it can be repaired) is still being investigated. I find it very perturbing to find out that vw knew of these (coil) defects yet did nothing to inform owners. I had two small children ages 2 and 4 in the vehicle at the time of the fire. Fortunately, my quick instincts put the fire out with limited engine damage and without casualties.”
NHTSA complaint #10213327, filed 2007-12, 97,400 milesEngine cooling: “Purchase vw passat 2000 1.8 turbo after one from purchase check engine light goes on. Took it into the shop and they removed and installed temp sensor. After couple of month later again the check engine light goes on again. Dealer's service dept said they have to perform diagnostic check to find out and they would charge for that service. Very annoying that lights go on so frequently. Then we discovered that the oil checking rod which the cap is made out of plastic material cracked. With my japanese car I never had that kind of problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128168, filed 2005-07, 35,000 milesBrakes: “Same as everyone else. Annoying!!we have a 2000 passat w/an ABS warning light & chimes that have been coming on since nov. 2004 when the car had approx 50-65,000 miles on it. We have had quotes of$900 & 1300 for repairs. But they always say it s a short in the module. No problem, I hope not. Because we are not complaining. Getting it repaired. We are sick & tired of this poorly made money pit car it may be the first car we trade in. . Why can't there be darn recall with all of us. Vw has no customer service manner. We like some others researched cars before buying. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164879, filed 2006-08, 58,000 milesAir bags: “Airbag indicator light Volkswagen agreed to pay for repair paid $73 out-of-pocket to get diagnostic airbag indicator lite admission of problem only paid for repair? Lite off want $73 refunded. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769393, filed 2002-11Mileage when problems were reported
22% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 82,081 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Volkswagen Volkswagen in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10026848Aug 28, 2008Engine cooling, Body and structure. Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged…
Other model years of the Volkswagen Volkswagen
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 40,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 9 | 64,550 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 12 | 62,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 62,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 6 | 35,252 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 9 | 102,900 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Volkswagen Volkswagen model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Volkswagen Volkswagen have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Volkswagen as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Volkswagen Volkswagen is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 2000 Volkswagen Volkswagen been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Volkswagen reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,000 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 82,081 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.