2001 Volkswagen Passat suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 32 complaints for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Upper control arm bushings ripped causing future failure of front suspension leading to possible death or injury if traveling at any speed. Brand new car with only 25000 miles should not have major problem like this. Please contact manufacturer and issue recall based on possible future deaths and/or injuries resulting from this malfunction.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the vehicles coil packs. Also stated that this is the fourth time that they have been replaced. Dealer was contacted and has knowledge of the problem. Dealer has stated that it is a common problem. Ph
Other problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat
- Engine 91 complaints
- Electrical system 83 complaints
- Brakes 69 complaints
- Fuel system 46 complaints
- Lighting 39 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 32 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints