2005 Volkswagen Passat fuel system problems
23 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. While driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed that the fuel indicator went from half full to empty. He pulled over to the side of the road and smelled gasoline. Within seconds, the vehicle caught fire. The contact managed to safely exit the vehicle. The manufacturer offered him a settlement of $2,700 because the vehicle was not adequately repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery).
This is the 4 th time I have had the check engine light come on along with misfire issues. Each time costing me at least 2000.00 to correct only for a short time. Have changed oil pump, plugs, injectors just to name a few. I love my car but this has been a money pit from day one. VW needs to be held responsible for these issues. Oil sludge, is a big problem too.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat
- Engine 60 complaints