2001 Volkswagen Passat Review

2001 Volkswagen Passat is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 184.10 in length and 57.60 in height. Made in Germany, 2001 Volkswagen Passat has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 21,450 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2001 Volkswagen Passat. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 16.40 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO and uses 18 - 20 of gasoline in the city and 18 - 20 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat
Trims Available: 3
Location: GERMANY
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $21,450 USD
MPG: 20 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Volkswagen Passat 2001 Trims

2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY

2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 01V157000 started on /Date(988862400000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ FULL WHILE THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT IN FACT BE FULL OR COULD BE EMPTY.

Consequence: RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS AND REPLACE THEM WITH FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS USING A NEW ALLOY COMPOSED OF GOLD, SILVER, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF NICKEL, WHICH WILL NOT CHEMICALLY REACT WITH SULFUR. VW/AUDI WILL ALSO CALL BACK VEHICLES THAT WERE REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL LAST JUNE IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE UPDATED FUEL SENDING UNITS NHTSA 00V137/AUDI LB). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-866-892-2834.

Recall 02V026000 started on /Date(1011934800000-0500)/.

Summary: ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 08V156000 started on /Date(1207540800000-0400)/.

Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE A FUEL LINE (1.8T ENGINES ONLY) OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE (4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) THAT CAN LEAK DUE TO FRACTURE.

Consequence: A HEAT SHIELD THAT MAY CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. IN ADDITION, A FUEL LEAK FROM A FUEL LINE OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS TO COVER THE POSSIBLY DAMAGED AREAS AND FLASH ALL 1.8T ENGINES WITH A PRECAUTIONARY SOFTWARE UPDATE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT AND ADJUST THE FUEL LINE ROUTING ON 1.8T VEHICLES AND THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE ON 4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, AND REPLACE COMPONENTS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 14E007000 started on /Date(1394168400000-0500)/.

Summary: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2001 Volkswagen Passat look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2001 Volkswagen Passat’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 18 - 20 miles, which is higher then 2000 Volkswagen Passat.

The 2001 Volkswagen Passat is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 4 recalls recorded in our database for 2001 Volkswagen Passat that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat is its excellent fuel economy. 2001 Volkswagen Passat has a 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V engine and It gets 18 - 20/26 - 29 mpg city/highway.

Volkswagen All models of 2001

Volkswagen Cabrio

$21,450 - $28,210
18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 DOHC 30V

Volkswagen Eurovan

$21,450 - $28,210
18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 DOHC 30V

Volkswagen Golf

$21,450 - $28,210
18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 DOHC 30V

Volkswagen GTI

$21,450 - $28,210
18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 DOHC 30V

Volkswagen Jetta

$21,450 - $28,210
18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 DOHC 30V

Volkswagen Jetta Wagon

$21,450 - $28,210
18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 DOHC 30V

Volkswagen New Beetle

$21,450 - $28,210
18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 DOHC 30V

Volkswagen Passat

$21,450 - $28,210
18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 DOHC 30V

Volkswagen Passat Wagon

$21,450 - $28,210
18 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.8L V6 DOHC 30V

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