2001 Volkswagen Passat | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 City / 24 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

190

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Molly G

Some features I enjoy most are the heated seats, sunroof, and spacious trunk.

I really enjoy my Volkswagen Passat because it is a comfortable, reliable car that gets me to and fro. One of my favorite features is the heated leather seats. It is a nice bonus to the speediness of the car as well.

Chantel L

The car runs well,looks nice,drives well, and is comfortable

My car has a Sunroof, heated seats, lots of leg room, and is comfortable. It also handles really well. I've had to put so much money into the car to make it run better. Fixing a hose, having to constantly refilling the Coolant ,replacing the coolant bottle , and finally replacing the tires

A A

Taking care of my old car.

It is a nice car to drive. I take care of it the best I can, and it has lasted a long time even though it is a really old car with a lot of miles on it (over 300, 000). In the past 5 years the number of repairs have steadily increased, but that is because the car is getting old. At some point I should probably get a new car, but I will keep driving this one as long as it stays reliable.

Sydney F

It is extremely expensive to fix upkeep cost a fortune

The room available for storage the room available for passengers the comfort of driving

Sheila F

The wheels are cool, they are rims.

Love it, gets around. Gas is good. Roomy. Nice color. Great on the highway. The stereo is nice too. .

Hannah L

It is a dependable car that drives really well. It has held up well over time which has been really nice.

Problems are only because the car is old. Drives very smoothly. Has held up well despite its age. Great car.

Cheryl G

Great 4motion station wagon.

My Volkswagen Passat 4motion station wagon is top of the line with leather seats and all of the bells and whistles. It is fun to drive and very comfortable for my passengers and my dog. Ai have not had any serious mechanical problems with my car. I take it in for all recommended servicing.

Erika B

Love my Passat! Couldn’t be happier with my purchase.

I love my car and have no complaints! Very comfortable and has quite a few luxury features despite it being an older car. The only thing I have an issue with is gas mileage, this car only takes premium fuel which is very expensive here in California and does not get many miles per gallon.

Negative Owner Reviews

Hadji A

Audi with VW badge and the cost reflects just that.

Prone to sludge without proper maintenance as well as has common thermostat issues that can go from quick fix to major issue quick

Lauren S

Not Bad But Not Good or Great.

This vehicle tends to break down a lot and gets horrible gas mileage for how small the car is. It is nice and comfortable but not worth the amount of times I have had to take it into the shop. It has black leather features and a radio with a CD thing. And for some reason it can only take the 'premium' fuel which is extremely annoying.

Selene S

Expensive to maintain and you can only use original parts.

Electrical problems that happen intermittently. Expensive to maintain. I like how it drives, but gas mileage is lower than expected,

Jessica W

It's a foreign car so to change the tires you have to have specific tools.

It has a oil leak and horrible gas mileage. It is a reliable car though. The windows got no power to then right now but when they work I have a awesome sunroof

Debby H

Reliable VW Passat with 180,000 miles.

My car has 180, 000 miles and aside from regular maintenance it has not needed major work. Recently the transmission is slipping and a few other minor things that need to be addressed.

Aaron B

Kids can sit in the 3rd row and they have a/c or heat in the back.

Love the ride, acceleration, style. This car is great but has many mechanical issues. Transmission is failing, has bad oil leaking problems. Interior is great and love the factory sound system.

Ethan G

The car is 17 years old and is still driving fine.

The car is quite reliable, although in recent years it is started to falter, though it is biggest issues was a result of an accident, not reliability issues.

Brittany B

Passat wagon: beyond its time but past its prime.

I love the features of my car, it has a winter weather package and it is way before its time. Everyone thinks it is newer than a 2001, the body style is not too outdated. I do not like that it is so expensive to repair, and there are a number of issues with this particular model and year. The window motors have given out on 2 of the windows, and the a/c is broken. Combined with the black leather interior I cook in the summer. But the heated seats in the winter are killer!

Volkswagen Passat Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

GLS

190 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

GLX

190 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

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2001 Volkswagen Passat Owner Reviews

3.92

26 Reviews

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Hannah L on March 31, 2021

It is a dependable car that drives really well. It has held up well over time which has been really nice.

Problems are only because the car is old. Drives very smoothly. Has held up well despite its age. Great car.

A A on March 31, 2021

Taking care of my old car.

It is a nice car to drive. I take care of it the best I can, and it has lasted a long time even though it is a really old car with a lot of miles on it (over 300, 000). In the past 5 years the number of repairs have steadily increased, but that is because the car is getting old. At some point I should probably get a new car, but I will keep driving this one as long as it stays reliable.

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Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2001 Volkswagen Passat has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

1

2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

4.35

2

2001 Toyota Camry Solara

4.26

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2001 Volkswagen Passat

3.92

Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Volkswagen Passat has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #6 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

1

2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

32 MPG

2

Tie

2001 Buick Regal

30 MPG

6

Tie

2001 Volkswagen Passat

24 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 VW Passat V6 oil type?

Answer: The 2001 Volkswagen Passat uses SAE 5w-30 viscosity, fully synthetic motor oil in its engine. The vehicle has an oil capacity of 5.0 US quarts. You can find these oils at any maSSRetail location. You can also...

What is the 2001 Volkswagen Passat fuel pump relay location?

Answer: The 2001 Volkswagen Passat fuel pump relay location can be found by watching: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=OXavu4Kp1_I Car parts will eventually become ineffective. The fuel filter needs to be replaced every...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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