2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
The 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ROLLED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. CAR BURST IN TO FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS. *TR
ROLLED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. CAR BURST IN TO FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMISSIONS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT APPROACHED A TRAFFIC STOP AND A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING OIL EMITTED FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. UPDATED 04/30/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE EMISSION WORKSHOP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER HAD NO ANSWER, AS TO WHY THE LIGHT WAS ON. THE CONSUMER STATED IN DURING SOME RESEARCH, HE FOUND THE LIGHT WAS ON DUE TO AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, A PLUGGED PCV SYSTEM CAUSED EXCESSIVE INTERNAL ENGINE PRESSURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMISSIONS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT APPROACHED A TRAFFIC STOP AND A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING OIL EMITTED FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. UPDATED 04/30/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE EMISSION WORKSHOP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER HAD NO ANSWER, AS TO WHY THE LIGHT WAS ON. THE CONSUMER STATED IN DURING SOME RESEARCH, HE FOUND THE LIGHT WAS ON DUE TO AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, A PLUGGED PCV SYSTEM CAUSED EXCESSIVE INTERNAL ENGINE PRESSURE.
Safety Rating for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V551611-2038993 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
To update claim processing statement.
TB551410 — STRUCTURE
Corrosion where handle contacts rear lid (Figure 1).
2038993 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
2038999 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
941403 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
- 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON (current)
- 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 9 complaints
- 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 4 complaints
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 9 complaints
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
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- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 1,991 total complaints
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