Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. The vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery). After the recall repair was performed the contact noticed a smell of plastic burning and a fuel leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was repaired under the recall previously and any further repairs would not be free. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
2005 Volkswagen Passat fuel system complaints
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Woke up at 4 am with strong smell of gasoline fumes in my home. Went to the garage and my passat had a puddle of gasoline below it on the floor. Moved the car out of garage and aired out the garage/house. Gas water heater was also in the garage. Took the car to dealer. Service manager stated the fuel tank was spliting at the seams. He said that he has seen six of these in boise, id this year. He said that volkswagen has not issued a recall on this fuel tank. He said it will cost me $2,500.00 to have this fuel tank replaced. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2005 volkswagen passat. Consumer states gas spraying out of the fuel line and dripping on the hot exhaust *tgw the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the problem. However, the dealer informed the consumer his vehicle identification number was not a part of the recall and he would be responsible for the repairs. The dealer stated the heat shield did not cause the fracture. The dealer pulled the recall up and stated it looked as though the consumers vehicle should have been covered under the recall, but there was nothing that could be done. *jb updated 06/28/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat gls tdi. The engine began to rattle violently immediately after the vehicle was started. The noise sounded like marbles rolling around in the engine compartment. The noise was louder during start up and while driving lower speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure who replaced the glow plugs and fuel filters; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and who advised him that the balance shaft assembly needed to be replaced with a redesigned balance shaft assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Driving my 2005 vw passat wagon with 50k miles. Engine died suddenly while driving and was able to pull to the side of the road. No warning lights of any kind appeared on the dashboard. Car would not restart and was towed to the volkswagen dealership. Problem was stated as failure of the fuel pump and replacement would run $550.00. This item was recalled on previous model years but not on the 2005 1.8t engines. I feel that this item should not fail on a low mileage engine. Dealer notated that numerous other vehicles have been suffering from failing fuel pumps as the summer heat sets in.
While I was driving home from work on the highway my 2005 passat (1.8t) suddenly shut off. Fortunately, I was able to move quickly to the break down lane to get out of the way of the cars behind me. The passat was towed to the dealer where they discover the fuel pump had failed. So then I paid the dealer replaced the fuel pump, since there are no recalls for the 2005 model (only 2003).
Hello, I bought vw passat wagon gls brand new from vw dealer in ohio during june,2005. The car malfunction indicator lamp is coming on thrice since I bought it new. I already made complaints about this during my service visit. Every time they fix it at a cost to the customer.but I do no know how safe to drive in a highway with this mil comes on suddenly.vw never address to this until. Your actions are appreciated. *tr thanks, mohan rajamani
I was driving down the road and the car started chugging and died. The dealership told me the fuel pump failed and a new pump and filter were replaced. There has been a recall on the fuel pump for the 2003 vw passat but the dealership won't recognize it for the 2005.
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 the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v156000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery). The insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. Fire report number e58424 was filed. The current and failure mileages were 102,000.
The failure is with (1) the balance shaft oil pump chain drive system on the vw passat 2.0 tdi diesel automobile. The failure has occurred numerous time to other vw owners and present an imminent threat to vehicle safety should such failure occur in heavy traffic. (2) ceramic glow plugs for the tdi diesel engine have a tendency to break off and cause catastrophic damage to a running engine. Both defects have been recognized by vwoa as evidenced by upgrades made to their european customers. However vwoa is totally ignoring the american customers and resulting in exorbitant repair prices. Vw continues to violate epa rule by not releasing ecu reflash data to non vw service facilities, here again capitalizing on a known design flaw. Let it be know that only the symptoms of these impending failures have occurred at this point in time. Judging from reports of others who have suffered already this vehicle is in immanent danger.
I currently lease a 2005 vw passat. Warranty offered: 5 yr/ 50,000 mile. Approx. Nov 7, 2008 vehicle dashboard began to register "stop oil press low". Immediately pulled into closest gas station and purchased a synthetic oil for vw thinking this would solve the problem. On nov 17, 2008 dashboard lit up again with same message and immediately brought vehicle into vista vw, pompano bch, florida. Was instructed that issue was possibly due to faulty oil pressure dip stick cylinder and need of oil change. (cylinder replaced and oil change completed) prior oil change was completed at vista vw pompano beach. Vw mechanic placed a clear oil change maint. Sticker with incorrect mileage due at next oil change. Oil change should have occurred at 38,000 miles vs. 45,000. Vista vw stated I would need to pay for a diagnostic test to be completed (approx $166.00) as well as an hourly charge for labor (approx. $110 p/hr) not including any and all repair to be paid for upon completion. This due to warranty expired. Brought vehicle in at 792 miles over 50,000. Due to the expense that I would have incurred it was not feasible for me to go ahead and perform this diagnostic test hence causing me to leave no further choice but to decline service. I attempted to trade my passat in early and release a new vehicle and was unsuccessful in doing so. Approximately 1 month later I was at gunther vw coconut creek and informed finance mgr that I now have an engine light on. I was told to try and drive the vehicle back home and see if the light goes out. That maybe it's a faulty sensor. Upon arrival at my residence the vehicle completely shut down and engine failed. The following day I had the vehicle towed to a mechanic. My mechanic stated that the approx. Cost for repair would be anywhere between $8,000 - $10,000. I immediately began research and found there is a lawsuit from the consumers of vw passats in regard to this exact same mechanical issue & vw will not comply with this issue.
Diesel fuel fill back pressure overflow. 2005 vw passat tdi.
I have a 2005 vw passat tdi which has rusting around the inside of the fuel tank. My dealer plus vw refuse to replace as they say it's not a warranty issue. I feel it must be a manufacturer defect. I'm afraid the rusty liquid will harm my engine in time.
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