One problem related to computer failure has been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2001 Passat.
Class action law suit settled with vw for oil sludge. This makes no sense by the time the settlement was reached my 2001 vw Passat, 1. 8 turbo was not covered. 7 or 8 weeks ago I took my vehicle into the vw dealer (halmark vw of madison) they told me I had a sludge problem and did not even mention that it was a known problem or that the law suit was underway- very sneaky. They told me to replace my engine or to change the oil every 1000 miles for awhile. My abs and computer module failed at the same time with no one taking responsibility for it. Now I have the problem but have no way to get it resolved.