2000 Volkswagen Passat

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

5 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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   2000Complaint volume 507 complaints filed for this model year.
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   2000-08-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-12-28 Fuel tank puncture
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   2000-12-28Engineering analysisClosed 2002-01-29 Fuel tank puncture
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   2001-05-01Fuel system, gasoline01V157000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Sulfur in fuel interacts with certain additives found in widely available gasoline causing sulfur to become deposited on the contact points of three fuel…

   Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing fuel level sending units and replace them with fuel level sending units using a new alloy composed of gold, silver, and a small amount of nickel, which will not…

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   2003-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-10-07 Passenger sir door mounting stud failure
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   2003-06-13Fuel system, gasoline02V026000 On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.

   Remedy: Dealers will fit Passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. Jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance…

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   2003-10-07Engineering analysisClosed 2004-04-23 Passenger air bag lid failure
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   2005-08-11Defect petitionClosed 2005-12-08 Engine stalling
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   2007-05-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-09-28 Passenger/engine compartment fires
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    2007-09-28Engineering analysisClosed 2008-07-07 Passenger engine compartment fires
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    2008-06-13Fuel system, gasoline08V156000 Volkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 Passat (5TH generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after June 14, 1999. These vehicles may have an underbody heat…

    Remedy: Dealers will install additional underbody heat shields on vehicles with automatic transmissions to cover the possibly damaged areas and flash all 1.8T engines with a precautionary software update.…

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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    2014-05-01Engine and engine cooling14E007000 The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013...

    Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

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Is the 2000 Volkswagen Passat reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Volkswagen Passat is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Passat?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Volkswagen Passat have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.