2000 Volkswagen Passat suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 42 complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
(1) driving on expressway at normal highway speed while rounding curve car made a loud snapping noise and began swervinguncontrolably to the right. (2) car came to rest half on and half off of the highway, lane had to be closed and traffic jam resulted. (3) dealer said right front and rear upper control arms failed. Parts must be replaced.
Over the past couple of years I have noticed various noises coming from the front end of my vehicle. Upon inspection, no problems were noted by the service centers I took the vehcile to. However, the steering control on the vehicle has suddenly gotten very bad. After taking the vehicle to a service center, they told me both of the tie-rod ends in my 2000 VW passat have failed at 100,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat
- Brakes 219 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Fuel system 47 complaints
- Electrical system 43 complaints
- Exhaust system 35 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints