2001 Volkswagen Passat suspension problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen passat. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a creaking noise coming from the suspension. The contact stated the rear suspension control arms were wearing out prematurely. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The failure…”
filed Dec 27, 2010
“Front ball joint failure at approx. 35,000 miles. Then a lower control arm failure at 95,000 miles. Old control arm is available. *tr”
filed Mar 13, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Passat | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Passat | 16 | 7% |
| 2014 Passat | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 Passat | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Passat | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Passat | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 Passat | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.