2001 Volkswagen Passat brakes problems
69 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Brake system fails to grab/properly engage when vehicle is cold. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. The ABS warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and a technician advised him that the ABS was not functioning. The repair would cost a minimum of $1,000.00. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The current mileage was approximately 99,000. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat
- Engine 91 complaints
- Electrical system 83 complaints
- Fuel system 46 complaints
- Lighting 39 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 32 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints