Two problems related to windshield wiper/washer 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.
Windshield wipers do not work on rainy days making it difficult to see out the windshield. A lady hit my car on the right side collapsing that side along the doors and some of the rear and the air bag did not deploy. I put my feet on accelerator for speed and the car refuses to respond. The more I accelerate the slower the car goes.
While driving windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulty which could result in a crash. Occupant found out that windshield wiper washer fluid reservoir was low, and filled it up, at which windshield wipers were operating.