2005 Volkswagen Passat Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,515miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 1% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,515 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2005 Passat air conditioner failure, blows cold air intermittently. Customer states that it blows cold air intermittently then will stop for no reason and blow ambient temperature air. **nar**kb the dealer replaced various parts within the AC unit, however the consumer continued to experience AC failure. The consumer believed there was a serious problem with the electrical system or the wiring harness. The consumer stated he replaced two tires due to extreme cupping.”
NHTSA complaint #10203755, filed 2007-09, 33,515 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10228180Dec 12, 2022Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- 10185676Jan 14, 2021Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
- 10185155Dec 18, 2020This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- 10182515Nov 5, 2020Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10180603Sep 25, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10180101Sep 4, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10178589Aug 10, 2020Recall Reminder Part Labels
- 10176401Jun 11, 2020Metadata update (add MY 2014 Eos (missing).
- 10176289Jun 2, 2020Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat
50 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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