2001 Volkswagen Passat fuel system problems
46 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
A blowout caused two punctures through fuel tank and severe fuel leakage. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and repairs were being made under its warranty. Tire was a continental, size p195/65r15, DOT# lmpcpxbu. *slc
Tl*the contact owned a 2001 volkswagen passat. While driving at speeds of less than 65 MPH she smelled gas. She was able to continue driving while fuel was escaping from the fuel line. The insurance company would not tow the vehicle and stated that she needed approval from the fire marshall. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic which replaced the fuel line for $700. The failure and current mileages were less than 40,000. Updated 01/14/09. Updated 01/21/09.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat
- Engine 91 complaints
- Electrical system 83 complaints
- Brakes 69 complaints
- Lighting 39 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 32 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints