2005 Volkswagen Passat: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Fuel system · 143,000 miles · CA

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. I just had the timing belt replaced with injectors and a new gasket set up and ran good for two months and now I'm back in the same position of needing the same repairs once again. Car was driving began to shutter trying to stall. Help!

Filed May 14, 2014 · Transmission · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an increase in engine rpms and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 155,000. Updated 7/25/14

Filed May 8, 2012 · Engine · 125,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 30 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that they had to replace the engine. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted stated that they were not responsible for the repairs because the vehicle was not under recall. The failure and current mileages were 125,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 12, 2011 · Transmission · 14,015 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled while she was driving at a very low speed; she also could not shift into reverse or drive. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was located at the front and rear axle. The vehicle was repaired at a local repair shop. The failure mileage was 14,015 and the current mileage was 18,000. Updated 06/17/11*lj updated 06/21/11

Filed Sep 19, 2007 · 8,002 miles · FL

When making a turn from a stop position, the car stalls. This also happens when going forward into traffic. I have reported this to the dealer on several occasions but they were unable to solve the problem. I feel this is a very dangerous situation. *jb the mechanic went on a test drive with the consumer and he noticed that she drove with both feet, the mechanic explained that the transmission could not determine if the vehicle should sstop or go forward when turning, and therefore it stalled. The consumer stated she has made an effort to use only one foot and the problem seemed to be resolved. Updated 10/31/07.

Filed Jul 5, 2007 · Locks · 67,703 miles · PA

The first problem I noticed was when I exitedthe vehicle was that the remote control would not lock the doors. I thought the battery was dead so I manually locked them. I was unable to unlock the doors to the vehicle with the remote as well, so I manually unlocked them, started the car and proceeded on. I stopped for fuel, turned the ignition off, removed the key and realized that the engine was still running. *ak I tried several times to get the engine to shut off but it would not. I continued on to my residence where again the engine failed to stop running with the key off and out of the ignition. I called vw roadside assistance who put me in touch with a dealer who talked me through stalling the engine by cutting off the air supply. I brought the vehicle to my local dealer the next day which was a saturday. There the engine would again not stop running, and I showed the technician how I had chocked it previously. Following several hours of troubleshooting, the dealer traced the problem back to the sun visor. They believed that the home link system built into the visor was creating a reverse current flow which was enough to keep the engine running even with the key off and removed from the ignition switch. With the visor disconnected, the problem has not repeated. I have been in touch with one additional person with the same model and year of vehicle that has had the same problem.

Filed Jun 8, 2006 · Engine · 9,600 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH uphill, there was popping noise followed by a loss of all power. After the initial engine stall, the engine was restarted, but stalled again. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The dealer determined there was a failed connection of the inter-cooler hose and pressurized hose that connects to the turbo charger. The dealer replaced the hose fittings on the turbo charger. Updated 6/27/2006 - the consumer feels that the hose connection mechanism wasn't sufficient to support the high pressure created by the turbo.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Engine · PA

2005 volkswagen passat developed problems with stalling.*mr the consumer was told by the dealer, the engine was damaged.