WheelsPart report
2005 Volkswagen Passat Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 1% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10236447Feb 8, 2016Corrosion on wheel arch.
- 10121112Feb 8, 2016Document discusses issues with The wheel liner touches the arch area of the fender and rubs off the paint in the contact area. The corrosion is caused by dirt accumulations and…
- 10238040Dec 10, 2014Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch
- 10070367Dec 10, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10238039Nov 24, 2014Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch
- 10122613Nov 24, 2014Technical Bulletin (Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch): The wheel liner touches the arch area of the fender and rubs off the paint in the contact area. The corrosion is…
- 10070366Nov 24, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10238972Jun 6, 2014The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When…
- 10120155Jun 6, 2014Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat
Engine cooling
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
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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology