Vehicle Safety Data

2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Interior Lighting Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Interior Lighting Issues in the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2 interior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
0
Injuries
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Deaths

All Interior Lighting Complaints

#10058454 |
UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES ARE WORN OUT. TIE RODS ARE WORN OUT ON BOTH SIDES. CATALYTIC CONVERTERS NEEDED REPLACED. I PAID FOR THE TIE RODS, WARRANTY COVERED CONVERTERS, AND I HAVE NOT HAD THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED. OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE. INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE WHEN DRIVERS DOOR IS OPENED.
#10058114 |
POLLEN FILTER SEAL FAILURE. THIS PROBLEM IS DOCUMENTED IN MANY INTERNATIONAL PASSAT OWNER GROUPS. THE SEAL AROUND THE POLLEN FILTER FAILS. THE CAR'S INTERIOR BECOMES FLOODED IN RAIN. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THAT GET WET FAIL OVER TIME AT ACCELERATED AND UNPREDICTABLE RATE. SAFETY CONCERN: IT IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE AUXILLIARY COMPONENTS (DEFROSTER, RADIO, ETC WHEN INTERIOR LIGHTS FAIL) EMERGENCY FLASHER AND ASR BREAKERS ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO MOISTURE-RELATED ACCELERATED DECLINE AS A RESULT OF POLLEN FILTER LEAKAGE. OUR VW DEALER AND VWOA STATED THAT POLLEN FILTER SEAL FAILURE AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING DAMAGE AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE WERE PART OF "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR". VW SERVICE ADVISORS IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA HAVE SAID THEY SEE "SEVERAL OF THESE EACH WEEK" IN RAINY SEASONS. THE FILTER DESIGNED TO REDUCE ALLERGENS IN THE AIR HAS THE PERVERSE CONSEQUENCE OF ACCELERATING THE GROWTH OF MOLD INSIDE THE CAR BECAUSE IT SEAL FAILS, CREATES (IN OUR...

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 Electrical Systemwiring 5 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 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
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