2001 Volkswagen Volkswagen problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2010-07-01 · SA-28F3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. if this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. in some cases, a malfunctioning ignition co
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2009-10-28 · SB-28F3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. if this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. in some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may
Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields 2008-08-28 · 2015831 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2003-07-23 · 0301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
automatic transmission, slips when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. all models with 2.8l vr6 and ag4 automatic transmission. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-02-27 · 0302 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ignition coil, misfire diagnosis. malfunction indicator lamp on/flashing; engine running rough; loss of power; diagnostic trouble codes p0300 and p0330, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, p0308 stored. *tt
Electrical System:ignition 2003-01-31 · 013103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ignition coil malfunction. *tt
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What owners report
2010-03-15 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 79,999 mi“2001 vw bora vr6. vin [xxx] , 79,999 miles. the automatic transmission jumps into gear going forward or backwards from a stop. the gears jump from one to the other causing can to push you back in the seat. if it were not for head rests you would have whip lash. been to vw of orange park, fl 32073 twice. i have no more money to have it fixed has…”
2009-02-10 · Air Bags · 84,000 mi · 💥 crash“dear sir/madam, i had an accident a few days ago where i crashed into a car infront of me. i had my mother on in the passengers seat , and my sister and brother in the rear seats. my air bag deployed while the passengers air bag failed to deploy , note that the crash was mainly on the passengers side. i received minor injuries while my mother …”
2007-07-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/Supercharger · 71,100 mi“while driving 2001 passat 1.8 turbo on interstate when stopping engine light came on. turned car off, and had it towed to dealer, who informed me that there was a substantial sludge problem, and engine will need to be torn down and rebuilt. purchased car in march 2005 ,and had oil changed by dealer, who never informed me of letter issued b…”
2006-09-19 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 82,000 mi“catalytic convertor failure at 82,000 replaced convertor. *jb…”
2006-02-26 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 58,000 mi“i have no headlights or wipers on this 2001 eurovan. it seems to be the ignition switch. i had noticed the 1996 passat was recalled for this problem. seem to be a common problem which is unsafe since you have no lights or wipers. why hasn't this problem been recalled for all of the same type of ignition switches???? by vw.??? please inform me if t…”
2005-06-20 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 51,000 mi“dt: consumer stated at 51000 miles transmission busted. consumer some times vehicle did not want to accelerate and e back fired. also, while driving vehicle sometimes hesitated or bogged down. vehicle has been acting this way since april. consumer says that the check engine light has been on. vehicle was repaired in florence, kentucky. . vehicl…”
2004-12-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 48,000 mi“2001 volkswagen passat wagon. engine failure, volkswagen will not repair even though it is under warranty. car has been serviced 13 times in 14 months. *ak…”
2003-06-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 15,590 mi“nar 06/05/2003 *mr the consumer has had ongoing problems with the rear rotors and brakes pads on four separate occasions. * cb …”
2002-05-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc“no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.