Complaints
172
Crashes
9
Fires
12
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Volkswagen Passat Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:86,252 mi
#219 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:71,004 mi
#312 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:123,430 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 24 | — | — | 86,252 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 19 | — | — | 71,004 mi | |
| ENGINE | 12 | — | 1 | 123,430 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 117,410 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | 1 | 63,242 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | 1 | 75,214 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 114,905 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | — | 3 | 103,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | 2 | 86,150 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 5 | — | 3 | 90,932 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 4 | — | — | 45,412 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | 1 | — | 70,928 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 90,038 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 83,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 77,675 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 3 | — | — | 82,500 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 44,234 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 21,950 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 54,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 81,754 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | 1 | 102,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 123,750 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 189,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 142,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 29,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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