Brake Booster Vacuum Line Fell off making me run a red light I could not stop the car in time. After getting the car stopped about 100 feet past the light I found that the Brake Booster Vacuum Line fell off its made of hard plastic that has become brittle it cracked at both ends. There was no warning lights even after it fell off. The part number of the hose is 130-612-041 I just wanted to let someone know before people start getting hurt...
The worst 2005 Volkswagen Golf problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags6
- Fuel system5
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Lights2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags6
- Fuel system5
- Engine3
- Electrical2
- Lights2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
- Risk
- 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 number 07V063000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 number 04V586000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Volkswagen Golf 280
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts...
- Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do...
2005 Volkswagen Golf fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4‑cyl Diesel | FWD | 28-32 | 39-41 | 32-35 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 |
What 2005 Volkswagen Golf owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I got in the car this morning to head to work, I reached back to pull the seat belt forward and around my lap. Next thing I knew the belt was fully extended and would not retract at all. I had no tension left in the seat belt and it hung over me completely extended. Now I am driving with this completely loose seat belt around me, and no protection if I am in an accident.
When driving the car it was running fine and then all of a sudden died on me and would restart then died again before I could move it out of the way. Now when I start it, it dies immediately.
I move my passenger seat back and for no reason the airbag came on, it would not reset.
Takata recall - I was in accident on 5/24/16 and the front of my car was all damaged but the airbag did not inflate causing me to hit the steering wheel
When exiting the freeway, the fuel lift pump died and the car stalled on the exit ramp at 55 MPH. I lost control of power brakes and power steering but was able to coast off the ramp to the stop light at the end of the ramp.
Multiple airbag failures 01218 - side airbag igniter; passenger side (n200) 001 - upper limit exceeded - intermittent - mil on 01217 - side airbag igniter; driver side (n199) 001 - upper limit exceeded - intermittent - mil on the dtc's seem to be generated during cold weather periods when the seats are moved. This happens at least 1 - 2 times per year. Vehicle has never been moving when these codes were generated. Dealer has completed the tsb for the drivers side airbag wiring, but the problem is still occurring. Passenger seat does not have a tsb for the airbag wiring. Dealer requires that the code be cleared at the dealership for $100 per incident. Problematic airbags are disabled until the fault code is cleared from the system. Both codes have appeared multiple times, at least 4, on this same vehicle and this problem is also found on multiple vw models.
The turn signal clicker continues clicking after the signal has been de-activated. This defect leads to people not using the signal as they do not want to risk listening to the annoying clicking that sometimes goes on for hours.
The vehicle is maintained according to manufacturer guidelines and by certified mechanics at volkswagen dealer service center. Less than a week after the last maintenance, fuel tank exploded while driving. Bottom of the car is damaged right under rear passenger seats. Based on initial report from dealer service department, due to internal pressure build-up there was no fire (the car is diesel). Updated 06/23/10.*jb
Volkswagen 2005 golf: both front exterior lights, day time and night time went out. The fuse was good and the light bulbs were out. Apparently, the wiring had a malfunction which also caused the interior light on the climate controls to go off. The fuse was good as well. Another malfunction from thevw company. Lastly, driver side front window went down while driving to work 25 MPH. I did not touch the window nor tried to open or close it, it went done completely and it is inside the door...it won't go up nor down. It is not broken either. It is very dangerous to drive with no window in the winter. Snow, hail. Rain can happen while the window went down while driving. It's very unpleasant to have wind and cold of 3 degrees below zero hit your face and go in the car to the other passengers. The hail, rain or snow can that can get in the car can cause further damage inside the car.
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Questions about the 2005 Volkswagen Golf
Is the 2005 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2005 Volkswagen Golf, fewer than a typical Golf model year.
What is the 2005 Volkswagen Golf year score?
The 2005 Volkswagen Golf scores 83 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volkswagen Golf: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Volkswagen Golf?
Airbags, with 6 complaints, typically around 75,661 miles. Next is fuel system (5).
How many recalls does the 2005 Volkswagen Golf have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and fuel system, diesel.
What year does the Volkswagen Golf have bad airbags?
The Volkswagen Golf model years with the most airbags complaints are 2001 (32 complaints), 2002 (22 complaints) and 2015 (21 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Volkswagen Golf get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Volkswagen Golf range from 24 to 35 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.9L 4-cyl diesel, FWD) gets 28-32 city and 39-41 highway.
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