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Common Problems with 2005 Volkswagen Passat

Retrospectively, the 2005 Volkswagen Passat had 109 complaints, and 22% of issues had something to do with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2005 Volkswagen Passat fall into the category of ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24 ENGINE 11 POWER TRAIN 9 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8 SEATS 8 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4 TIRES 4 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 AIR BAGS 3 SEAT BELTS 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 STRUCTURE 1 SUSPENSION 1 STEERING 1 WHEELS 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Worst 2005 Volkswagen Passat Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

ELECTRICAL
2005 Volkswagen Passat July 9, 2010 Victims: 1

I drove on a cold day to a meeting and as a result i got a 2nd degree burn on left buttock after leaving seat heater on number five for one hour and t...

SEATS
2005 Volkswagen Passat February 6, 2010 Victims: 1 Mileage: 139200 miles

I own a 2005 volkswagen passat gls. the factory installed seat heater malfunctioned the other day producing smoke, burning my buttock (and finger wh...

FRONTAL
2005 Volkswagen Passat September 25, 2010 Victims: 1

Vw passat was involved on head-on collision (35mph), with most of the damage observed on driver's side. driver's side airbag did not deploy, passenge...

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