2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Electrical Systemwiring Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
5 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
I HAVE HAD MY 2001 VW PASSAT FOR 7 YEARS NOW AND HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE ISSUES INCLUDING WARPED ROTORS (FRONT AND BACK), CRACKED CHASSE, ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND VARIOUS OTHER PROBLEMS. BEFORE HAVING THIS CAR, I HAD A TOYOTA FOR 8 YEARS AND IN THE 8 YEARS I HAD THE TOYOTA, I ONLY HAD IT IN THE SHOP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THIS CAR IS DISAPPOINTING AND EVERYONE I TALK TO WHO HAS A SIMILAR MODEL/YEAR SAYS THE SAME THING. I THINK THE 2001 VW PASSAT IS A LEMON. *TR
CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING ON 55 MPH ROAD. STARTER WORKED AND ENGINE WOULD TURN, BUT WOULD NOT RUN. DEALER FOUND NO CODES IN COMPUTER. ENGINE AND HORN FUSES BLOWN AND DEALER REPLACED HORN RELAY. I ASKED THE DEALER WHY THERE WERE NO CODES IN THE COMPUTER AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW THE ANSWER. THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE COMPUTER. CAR WAS IN THE SHOP FOR 7 DAYS. INCIDENT HAPPENED OVER 100 MILES FROM HOME AND DEALER FINALLY AUTHORIZED LOANER AFTER 2 DAYS. DEALER WAS VERY RUDE DURING THE WHOLE INCIDENT AND CONSTRUCTION MADE IT DIFFICULT TO COMMUNICATE. PHONE LINES WERE DISCONNECTED PART OF THE TIME.
VEHICLE DIED WHILE DRIVING ON 45 MPH ROAD. STARTER AND ENGINE TURN, BUT WOULD NOT RUN. ADVISED DEALER THAT THIS HAPPENED 1 YEAR AGO AND ENGINE FUSE AND HORN FUSE HAD TO BE REPLACED. NO CODES WERE IN THE COMPUTER. DEALER REPLACED FUSE S232 AND CAR STARTED. DURING ROAD TEST, CAR DIED AGAIN. FUSE S232 BLEW AGAIN AND DEALER FOUND ECM AND HARNESS MELTED AND WAS SMOKING. DEALER REPLACED ECM, HARNESS AND FUSE AND CAR RAN. WHEN CUSTOMER RECEIVED THE CAR, THE CRUISE CONTROL AND DASH LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. DEALER REPROGRAMMED CRUISE AND FIXED WIRING OF DASH LIGHTS UNDER WARRANTY AFTER MUCH ARGUMENT. DEALER DID NOT KNOW CAUSE OF MISHAP. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THE CAR HAS DIED WHILE TRAVELLING ON BUSY ROADS. I WAS NEARLY REAR-ENDED TWICE AS I PULLED THE CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE SHOOK AND LOST POWER. THEN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH LITTLE ROOM TO REACH THE SHOULDER. TWICE VEHICLE STAALED ON THE HIGHWAY. ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS CONSUMER COULD NOT START THE VEHICLE. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND REPLACED THE ENGINE COIL AND THE BATTERY.*AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ONE NIGHT BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM BOTH OF THE HEAD LIGHT WIRING HARNESS' FAILED AND CAUSED MULTIPLE HEAD LIGHT FAILURES. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR 3 OF THE 4 FAILURES OUT OF POCKET. *SCC *NLM
Other 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
32 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
31 complaints
Electrical System
30 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
20 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
20 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
16 complaints
Air Bags
13 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
13 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
12 complaints
Structure
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
10 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
7 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
6 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
6 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
5 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
4 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
4 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint