2001 Volkswagen

Passat Wagon

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo

Volkswagen Passat: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,350EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 184 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,042 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol: 97 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol: 39 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 432
Reported injuries: 11

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING18%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC9%
POWER TRAIN6%
VISIBILITY6%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 524 total.

Volkswagen Passat: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance: 2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.