2001 Volkswagen Passat Problems and Repair Histories
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2001 Volkswagen Passats for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2001 Volkswagen Passat problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Volkswagen Passat Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2001 | Volkswagen Passat | 14 Passats, 9.2 months of data per Passat, average 118600 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 Passats, 9.2 months of data per Passat, average 118600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 41000 | 5 | There are 4 3.5mm cloth-over-rubber vacuum lines on the 1.8T engine. So far, two of mine have ruptured where they are forced to make sharp bends, and I have replaced them, plus a third, with high temperature silicone, for what should be a lifetime fix. |
| Jul | 2010 | 48000 | 50 | PCV system -- pressure regulator, valves, and suction pump, to fix oil leak. |
| Apr | 2011 | 51300 | 30 | coilpack (one went bad, replaced all 4 @ $22 ea.) |
| Jun | 2011 | 52000 | 20 | Replaced fourth of four OEM 3.5mm vacuum hoses. (Intake manifold to diverter valve control port.) |
| Nov | 2011 | 52000 | 113 | Replaced O2 sensor |
| Jan | 2012 | 52300 | 300 | timing belt + H2O pump replacement -- PM |
| Sep | 2012 | 54000 | 110 | Replaced Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. |
| Apr | 2013 | 55000 | 25 | ECU relay intermittent -- replaced |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 103000 | 55 | Coilpack failure. Diagnosed myself and replaced failed part. |
| Jun | 2011 | 108000 | 357 | Crankshaft sensor replaced |
| Jul | 2012 | 113000 | 175 | ABS control module failed. Removed module, sent it out for repair. Re-installed. |
| Feb | 2013 | 119000 | 70 | Transmission failed |
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 182000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 182000 | 80 | Flush the heater core, so the heater works well. |
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 105000 | 950 | Replaced timing belt |
| Aug | 2010 | 132500 | 250 | Replaced 2 ignition coils |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 92000 | 1100 | routine replacement of timing belt, water pump, other belts |
| Jul | 2010 | 95000 | 230 | replaced right front control arm because of bad ball joint. |
| Sep | 2010 | 97000 | 730 | ABS sensor unit went kaput |
| Dec | 2010 | 100000 | 250 | right front CV joint and boot |
| Mar | 2012 | 109000 | 100 | replaced clouded front headlights with new units |
| Jul | 2012 | 109000 | 360 | replaced driver side CV boot and joint replaced hoses for air intakes |
| Aug | 2012 | 109000 | 350 | drivers door window regulator clips broke. this is a common problem replaced corroded brake hoses to comply with state inspection |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 100000 | 0 | replace fuel pump after car died while being driven. drains connected to moonroof plugged, leaking into vehicle when it rains |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 108000 | 80 | Car would not start until tried multiple times. Then it idled hard and surged. Temperature gauge replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | 121500 | 219 | Exhaust leak in the flex pipe |
| Mar | 2013 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 37000 | 0 | Air conditioner intermittently not blowing cold air After ordering the part, they were unable to replicate the issue. No work done. |
| May | 2009 | 38000 | 450 | CV shaft needed to be replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jun | 2011 | 90 | Replaced 4 ignition coils | |
| Jul | 2011 | 156000 | 530 | Replaced front and rear shocks |
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 130000 | 200 | Replaced worn CV boots |
| Dec | 2009 | 133000 | 400 | Clean throttle body and some other fuel intake problems Changed rear brake pads |
| Feb | 2011 | 150000 | 400 | Thermostat stuck and had to be replaced |
| Aug | 2011 | 153000 | 400 | Bad oil sensor was triggering low oil pressure warning |
| Oct | 2011 | 155000 | 800 | Oil cooler had a crack in it that caused oil to be fed back into the cooling system. Had to replace the oil cooler, replace the coolant reservoir, and flush the cooling system several times. |
| May | 2012 | 159000 | 95 | Drop in oil pressure over time of driving, assumed to be sludge or clogged intake. I ended up selling it as non-working to someone on Craig's List who was going to part it out. (Initially reported in March.) |
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 78000 | 575 | CEL for MAF - replaced buy independant shop. Upper control arms, front right side. |
| Oct | 2008 | 79000 | 554 | Breather tubes replaced/CEL now stays off. New rear shocks. |
| Mar | 2009 | 83000 | 1470 | Tie rod ends replaces, front lower right control arms replaced. ABS module replaced. |
| Jan | 2010 | 89000 | 0 | Ignition coil went bad again |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 70000 | 1600 | Thermostat failing. Also replaced timing belt, water pump, tensioner. |
| Sep | 2011 | 73000 | 350 | Grinding in transmission. Drained transmission fluid and found metal. Diagnosed probably failing. Play in ball joints. Wheel bearing going bad. PCV system clogged. |
| Nov | 2011 | 75000 | 700 | PCV system clogged. Cleaned part and replaced part. |
| Jun | 2012 | 80000 | 850 | Control arm bushing worn. Replace. Air not too cold. Fluid low. Topped up and monitor for leak. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 75000 | 2147 | Oil smell caused by oil leak - cam plugs on back of cylinder head leaking oil onto exhaust. Valve cover gaskets and tensioner seals. Plus Preventive replacement of timing belt and coolant system flush. |
| Nov | 2011 | 78000 | 2050 | Air conditioning stalls on start up - have to turn it totally off and restart it to make it work. Told we had to replace 2 motor mount gaskets and alternator belt plus new fresh air sensor Dead battery. Replaced after 3 years. |
| Dec | 2012 | 81000 | 275 | Had it in to replace a headlight, turns out the entire housing had to be replaced as well because the seal melted - supposedly due to Texas heat. Replaced both. It's kept in a garage so material defects are a better explanation. Also dealer wanted to replace the front control arm lubrication bushings due to deterioration for a mere $1300. We passed on that. |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 133000 | 150 | Replaced some belt (not timing belt) |
| Dec | 2012 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 115000 | 120 | 2 exhaust joints replaced. |
| Oct | 2009 | 116000 | 490 | Tie rod ends replaced $490.00 1 hour extra labor charged due to rusted frozen parts Also 4 wheel alignment ($150) |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 70000 | 800 | Gurgling sound behind the dash, then received "stop engine" warning and had a near-empty radiator. Dealer was unable to replicate. Occurred twice more before VW figured it out, replaced the radiator. |
| Aug | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 62000 | 500 | brake disc and pads changed ignition coil no. 2 replaced CVT boot replaced front right |
| Mar | 2011 | 68000 | 200 | Replace springs and check shock absorbers |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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