2005 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 50 | 34% | 79,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 13 | 9% | — |
| Seats → | 13 | 9% | 81,500 mi |
| Engine → | 12 | 8% | 123,750 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 10 | 7% | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 6% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 5% | — |
| Structure | 6 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 4 | 3% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.