Complaints
625
Crashes
13
Fires
34
Injuries
21
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Volkswagen Passat Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#159 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:71,120 mi
#256 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Avg mileage:74,727 mi
#330 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:86,868 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:8
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 59 | — | — | 71,120 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 56 | — | — | 74,727 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | 1 | 8 | 86,868 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 27 | — | — | 102,208 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 25 | — | 2 | 66,026 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 24 | — | — | 66,204 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 19 | — | — | 54,898 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 17 | — | — | 52,831 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 17 | — | — | 58,542 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 15 | — | 2 | 92,710 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | — | 3 | 76,666 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 14 | — | — | 95,625 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 12 | — | — | 87,844 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 3 | — | 89,480 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 11 | — | 6 | 93,538 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 11 | — | — | 75,999 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | 88,772 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | 79,430 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 9 | — | — | 48,770 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | 1 | 2 | 129,499 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 8 | — | — | 33,660 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | 1 | 93,052 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | 39,700 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 66,167 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | — | — | 50,750 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 132,667 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | — | 83,510 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
59
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,120
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
56
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,727
Electrical Faults
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Avg Miles
86,868
Hydraulic Brakes
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,208
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
66,026
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,204
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,898
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,831
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,542
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
92,710
Engine & Cooling
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
76,666
Service Brakes, Electric
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,625
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,844
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,480
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
93,538
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,999
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,772
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,430
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,770
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
129,499
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,660
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,052
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,700
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,167
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,750
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,667
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,510
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2000 Volkswagen Passat — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Volkswagen Passat has 625 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 59 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (59 complaints, avg 71,120 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module (56 complaints, avg 74,727 mi); Electrical Faults (30 complaints, avg 86,868 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,839 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat include 13 crash-related reports, 34 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Volkswagen Passat?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Passat reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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