Vehicle Safety Data

2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Visibility Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibility Issues in the 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2 visibility 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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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Visibility Complaints

#10279383 |
I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THE FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR ON MY 2001 VW PASSAT. IT IS A DONNELLY MIRROR, PART 3BO857511E (ALSO HAS THE NUMBER 4231909 ON IT). THE ELECTROMAGNETIC FLUID SUDDENLY CREATED A BUBBLE AND LEAKED WHEN I HAD IT REPLACED. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THESE MIRRORS WERE USED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF CARS AND HAVE ROUTINELY FAILED AND MAY CONTAIN MERCURY AND OTHER VERY TOXIC SUBSTANCES. THIS PRESENTS A DEFINITIVE SAFETY HAZARD AS ONE DOES NOT EXPECT THEIR REAR VIEW MIRROR TO FAIL, ABSENT BEING STRUCK AND BROKEN, AND TO POSSIBLY LEAK TOXIC PARTICLES/FLUID INTO THE CAR OR THE AIR OF THE CAR. ALSO, ONE CAN'T SAFELY DRIVE WITHOUT THE MIRROR AND THEY OFTEN COST HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO REPLACE (MINE WAS $227.30) AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY IF THE HEALTH HAZARDS ARE TO BE MINIMIZED. *TR
#10259576 |
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW PASSAT. THE HEADLIGHT LENSES THAT CAME WITH THE CAR HAVE CLOUDED SO MUCH THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BARELY ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER PASSAT OWNERS FROM THE SIMILAR YEARS AND THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. I BELIEVE VW SHOULD BE FORCED TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHT LENSES, AND OFFER TO REPLACE THEM FOR FREE. WHO KNOWS HOW MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT SEEING THE ROAD WELL AT NIGHT. THE DATE BELOW REFLECTS WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE CLOUDING IN THE LENSES. *TR

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 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 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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