Three problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2000 Passat.
Intermittently car will not start. Usually I can maneuver the automatic shifter from the park position down through the gears, (neutral, drive, etc. . . ) then back to the park position & then the car will start. Vw dealer is unable to isolate the problem but offered to replace a part for a fee of $400. 00 because the vehicle is now out of warranty.
Consumer stated on 2 occasions the vehicle would not start, it was finally determined that the battery needed to be replaced.
Intermittently vehicle will not start up. Dealer has repaired and replaced various parts, and the problem still exists.