general problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat

Three problems related to exterior lighting have 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.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2013

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. I believe Volkswagen need to have a recall on this abs module.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2003

Multiple problems with the 2001 vw Passat. Problems began at 16000 miles and have continued up to the current date and mileage of 33000 miles. Car has been seen in vw service department 11 times since November 2001. Lawsuit has been filed against vw America.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Rear lights simultaneously go out, they include tail/brake/ reverse, and stop lights. The cause of the failure is undetermined, although the vehicle has been serviced 9 times for this problem.




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