Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows ten common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the turn signal flasher unit (four problems).


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat

The Headlights problem

Wiring and connectors for both headlights have melted under normal usage.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Flasher Unit problem

Turn signals and hazards worked periodically. Now they have stopped working all together. Went to vw but was told that NHTSA recall 04v584000 doesn't cover my car because of the VIN number and they couldn't tell me for sure what the problem is with out my paying the 150.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Sending this e-mail to complain about the abs module on my 2001 Volkswagen Passat they are no reason why it should be out , I believe its a defective part, should last longer other people I talk with say they have been thru the same problem.   Read details...


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