One problem related to electrical failure has 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.
Fire: 2000 vw Passat gl - sedan/v6. Spontaneously combusted. Car had not been driven for 3 hours. Fire started in engine compartment on right side and destroyed major components. Fire was not discovered until fuel line breached at which time fire consumed vehicle. Subsequent investigation by insurance company indicated failure of an electrical component, however exact cause remains undetermined.