2001 Volkswagen Passat electrical system problems
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat has 85 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
85
Electrical System complaints
15%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALER AND KNOW FROM CARFAX REPORT THE CAR WAS RECENTLY OFF LEASE. I PUT 15 MILES ON IT AND INTERNALLY INSIDE THE DASH BLACK SMOKE RADIATED FROM THE VENTS AND SPARKS FELL UNDER THE CAR. WITHIN SECONDS FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM UNDER THE DASH. THE FIRE COMPANY ARRIVED IN LESS THAN…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2001 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA has 85 complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Passat electrical system — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.