2005 Volkswagen Passat Review

2005 Volkswagen Passat is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 185.20 in length and 57.60 in height. Made in Germany, 2005 Volkswagen Passat has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 29,790 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2005 Volkswagen Passat. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 16.40 gallon. The engine is 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V and uses 27 of gasoline in the city and 27 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat
Trims Available: 6
Location: GERMANY
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $29,790 USD
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 27 - 28 HWY
Tires: 225/45R17
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Volkswagen Passat 2005 Trims

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 27 City / 38 HWY

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLS

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2005 Volkswagen Passat GL

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 22 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2005 Volkswagen Passat GL TDI

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 27 City / 38 HWY

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLX

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 27 - 28 HWY

2005 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 27 - 28 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • WVWTU63B25E075889
  • WVWTU63B35E076047
  • WVWTU63B75E019687
  • WVWTU63B85E014210
  • WVWTU63B85E064301
  • WVWTU63B85E065416
  • WVWTU63BX5E079575
  • WVWTU63B85E008052

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 04V586000 started on /Date(1103086800000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE PUMP.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 07V063000 started on /Date(1171947600000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Consequence: THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 08V156000 started on /Date(1207540800000-0400)/.

Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE A FUEL LINE (1.8T ENGINES ONLY) OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE (4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) THAT CAN LEAK DUE TO FRACTURE.

Consequence: A HEAT SHIELD THAT MAY CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. IN ADDITION, A FUEL LEAK FROM A FUEL LINE OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS TO COVER THE POSSIBLY DAMAGED AREAS AND FLASH ALL 1.8T ENGINES WITH A PRECAUTIONARY SOFTWARE UPDATE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT AND ADJUST THE FUEL LINE ROUTING ON 1.8T VEHICLES AND THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE ON 4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, AND REPLACE COMPONENTS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 14E007000 started on /Date(1394168400000-0500)/.

Summary: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

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With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2005 Volkswagen Passat is its excellent fuel economy. 2005 Volkswagen Passat has a 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL engine and It gets 27/38 mpg city/highway.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat can go 442.8 miles in the city and 623.2 on the highways.

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1
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

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1
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1
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1
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$22,070 - $29,790
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5
1
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6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

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6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

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27 City / 38 HWY
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5
1
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

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$22,070 - $29,790
27 City / 38 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

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