2005 Volkswagen Passat problems, complaints & recalls

2022-08-18 · Steering

“it just died and i lost brakes, power steering, and only know what else stopped working. come to find out the splines wear off of the oil pump shift after the counter balance and chain goes out. this is so common a problem that when you google what happened there are numerous videos and complaints about this issue, with ways to stop it from happeni…”

2022-08-18 · Structure:body

“electronic control module, electronic body module starts going out, it will not let you open the doors from the outside without rolling the windows down and sometimes won't even let you open them with the inside door handles. this is a major safety issue in a wreck or fire especially if you cannot get out of the car. sometimes they work and sometim…”

2021-11-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“approximately back in june 2021, i noticed the smell of diesel fuel coming from the rear of the vehicle, noticed hours and days after the vehicle was parked. the smell is partially present from the interior in the trunk area, but mostly evident when standing near the vicinity of the fuel tank when outside of the vehicle. after driving the vehicle, …”

2019-09-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 128,892 mi

“2005 vw passat wagon, 4 motion, 128,000 miles, w/ intense odor of gas in the cabin of the car; after driving 15 miles to work, i developed a headache and illness symptoms which lasted for 2 -3 days. car was towed to local vw dealer. i contacted vw of america, who agreed to diagnostics. large fuel tank fracture confirmed. after many discussions wit…”

2019-07-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 71,000 mi

“my 2005 passat has developed a fuel leak under the tank. my vehicle looks like new and only has 72000 miles on it. this leak/smell occurs after when the car is moving as well as when the car is sitting in the driveway. seems very dangerous to me and i've read many complaints describing this exact scenario. why is vw not forced to recall and inspec…”

2019-04-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 140,000 mi

“i completely filled the fuel tank of my car in the morning on 4/22/2019. i then drove home and parked the car in my driveway (so it was stationary at this time). that afternoon i smelled a strong odor of gasoline and saw a puddle on the ground underneath the car by the driver's side rear wheel. i thought that maybe i overfilled the fuel tank so i w…”

2019-02-14 · Engine · 85,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. while driving 25 mph, the engine began to overheat and drain the coolant. the failure occurred multiple times and the contact had to continuously replace the coolant over a couple of weeks. the check engine indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the t…”

2019-01-15 · Seat Belts · 219,500 mi

“inertia reel will not payout webbing. car was in a school parking lot, car was level…”

2018-04-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 91,628 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. upon starting the vehicle or driving various speeds, the contact noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle. in addition, the check engine and anti-slip regulator warning indicators illuminated. the contact called momentum volkswagen of clear lake at (844) 894-5461 (15100 gulf fwy, houston, tx 77034) and w…”

2016-05-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 155,000 mi

“i decided to change the oil myself in my car, since i wanted to save money and i knew what i was doing. instead of draining the oil, i accidentally drained the transmission fluid. i didn't figure out that it was transmission fluid because it looked like oil! so, this is what happened after; i drove home (not knowing there was no tranny fluid in …”