Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Volkswagen Passat has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I DECIDED TO CHANGE THE OIL MYSELF IN MY CAR, SINCE I WANTED TO SAVE MONEY AND I KNEW WHAT I WAS DOI... |
| Apr 30, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS AN... |
| Mar 23, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | ON 3/23/13, WHEN TURNING LEFT IN TRAFFIC, THE "SEALED FOR LIFE" 5-SPD AUTO TRANSMISSION MADE AN INCR... |
| Feb 2, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | I RECENTLY HAD ISSUE WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER LEAKING AND FAILED, I RESEARCH THIS ONLINE TO SEE IF ... |
| Dec 11, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE... |
| Nov 10, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT PASSENGER VEHICLE MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 WITH 2.0L DIESEL TDI ENGINE. BALANCE S... |
| Sep 10, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED W... |
| Jan 9, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | 2004-2005 PASSAT TDI W/ BHW ENGINE CODE. THE BALANCE SHAFTS IN THIS ENGINE ARE DRIVEN BY A HEX SHAF... |
| Aug 20, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | OVER 2 YEARS SINCE NEW, CAR HESITATES WITH SOFT THROTTLE ACCELERATION LIKELY BETWEEN 1 AND 2 GEAR, N... |
| Oct 9, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | DT THE CONTACT STATED ON OCTOBER 9, 2005 THE VEHICLE LOST FORWARD POWER. PUSHED ON THE ACCELERATO... |