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2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Issues in the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

5 suspensionfrontcontrol armlower arm 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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All Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm Complaints

#10223620 |
FAILURE OF MULTIPLE FRONT CONTROL ARMS IN 2001 VW PASSAT. WAS GIVEN QUOTE OF NEARLY $2100 TO REPAIR CONTROL ARMS. WAS TOLD THIS IS A "WIDE SPREAD" PROBLEM WITH VW PASSATS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN RECALLED AS OF YET. *TR
#10197784 |
I OWN A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STATION WAGEN AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH IT SINCE I BOUGHT IT. I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE DUE SLUDGE AND VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME BECAUSE I WAS MISSING ONE OIL CHANGE RECEIPT THE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON IN THE CAR TELLING ME I HAVE ENGINE PROBLEMS ONCE AGAIN, AND I BRING IT IN FOR REGULAR REPAIRS AND CHECK UPS. CURRENTLY THE SUSPENSION PART OF THE CAR HAS GONE AND THAT WILL COST ANOTHER $2000 ON TOP OF THE $7000 I ALREADY PUT INTO IT. THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE NEW TIRES AND OTHER THINGS THAT HAVE GONE WRONG WITH THIS IDIOT CAR. VOLKSWAGEN DOES NOT STAND BY ITS CUSTOMERS AT ALL AND I WILL NEVER EVER BUY FROM THEM AGAIN AND WILL TELL PEOPLE I KNOW THE CAR IS A PIECE OF CRAP. THE PLACE I BRING IN MY...
#10104212 |
DESPITE LIGHT USE OF THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON OUR 2001 VW PASSAT WAGON HAVE FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. ALTHOUGH THE COMPANY RECOGNIZED A DEFECT WITH THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REPLACED THEM AT ITS EXPENSE, WE WERE CHARGED $600 BY THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS -- EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD FEWER THAN 25,000 MILES AT THE TIME.*AK
#10096263 |
THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAVE FAILED AND THE VW DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT AT JUST 67000 MILES. THIS IS PREMATURE. I UNDERSTAND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND A SAFETY RISK.*AK
#10093530 |
FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ON 2001 (B5) PASSAT MODEL ARE DEFECTIVE AND FAIL PREMATURELY AT 30,000-50,000 MILES. FAILURE IS SYSTEMIC AND WIDESPREAD. FAILURE OF FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS CAN LEAD TO THE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, INJURY, AND POSSIBLY DEATH. INVESTIGATION ON THE INTERNET HAS SHOWN THIS PROBLEM TO BE WIDESPREAD BOTH IN EUROPE AND THE US, YET VW HAS NOT TAKEN ANY OWNERSHIP OF THIS SERIOUS PRODUCT DEFECT. CORRECTIVE ACTION BEING TAKEN IS TO INSTALL AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN STRENGTHENED TO ELIMINATE THE DEFECT AND ARE MANUFACTURED BY MEYLE OF GERMANY. AS THIS MODEL AGES, THE DEFECT PROBLEM WILL INCREASE.*AK

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 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
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