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2005 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 321 repairs.
2005 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 52000 mi US $800 |
ac module |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 62000 mi US $5000 |
Remotes did not work, interior lights did not work. Locks did not work. Cause of problem shorted out comfort module (located under passenger seat) |
| 121500 mi | Seat heater burned a hole through driver's seat. Heater element, seat padding, and seat cover replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $5 |
Windshield washer fluid sensor failed. |
| 134500 mi US $10 |
Fuel door release switch failed--replaced with new part. |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 115000 mi US $460 |
AC not blowing cold, garage had me recharge. Still not blowing cold and garage replaced a relay on second visit. |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60440 mi C $350 |
Drivers door lock module failed requiring replacement |
| 61380 mi C $450 |
Replaced drivers door lock module. |
| 108500 mi C $154 |
Checked for leak and refilled Air Conditioner gas |
| 117800 mi C $320 |
Lost gas again. They found where but just re-charged it, didn't fix it. Update when sold: retained charge after all. Lost gas again. They found where but just re-charged it, didn't fix it. |
| C $150 | Window washer motor replaced |
| 148800 mi | Air conditioner does not come on despite fan working. Likely electrical and many hours to trace wiring problem. Abandoned repair. Repair shop could not diagnose problem, Research on TDI site led to dx of circuit board problem- cleaned and resoldered and works fine. |
| 176700 mi C $10 |
Central door locks, windows, etc not working. Replaced a bad fuse eventually but the rear tail gate door is still not working manually or electronically- cannot open it. |
| 274500 mi US $1100 |
Replaced condenser and radiator fan |
| 137368 mi C $85 |
washer pump leaking and was replaced |
| 45000 mi US $574 |
A/C compressor relay malfunctioned and was replaced. A/C stopped blowing cold air. |
| 159340 mi C $35 |
passenger headlight does not last like the other or other cars I have had. Items must be removed before the light can be changed. Not difficult just takes time. |
| 103000 mi US $1200 |
Heater core blocked and needed replacement. |
| 203000 mi US $1000 |
Noise in front of engine. TDI alternator has clutch similar to ac pump so alternator only runs when needed. Clutch froze up damging alternator, so replaced alternator with new clutch, belt and tensioner pulley. Now needs tires. |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 124000 mi US $330 |
Both headlights failed |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 57660 mi | compressor crapped out would coat 1900 to repair decide to not to fix |
| 67700 mi | Seat warmer, set to 3 and on for approximately 10 minutes, burned a hole through the seat, burning my leg. Wires were exposed and hot, seat cover was smoking. |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42527 mi US $472 |
ENGINE OIL & FILTER CHANGE ($67.) REPLACE FAILED LF PWR WINDOW REGULATOR ($390.) |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 87854 mi C $40 |
Radio antenna broke. Purchased from the dealer |
| 61000 mi US $1500 |
Replace heater core |
| 89250 mi US $60 |
Replace A/C relay switch |
| 68720 mi C $258 |
Battery is weak but still working. Car did not start when around -15C. Need to replace. Could be tricky but I will attempt it. Replacement battery from dealer is $150 or $258 if dealer installed. |
| 80600 mi C $600 |
Current unrepaired issues: driver mirror signal out, airbag warning light on, trip tronic not up shifting in manual mode, driver door fails to lock occasin |
| 129000 mi | AC not effective most of the time |
| 124500 mi US $60 |
Passenger headlight bulb (daytime running light) was defective. Dealership replaced bulb while also replacing a leaking radiator. |
| 174500 mi US $203 |
Air conditioning worked but would not cool air immediately. Inspection revealed AC compressor clutch not receiving exciter signal. Clutch control relay defective and replaced. |
| 95500 mi | Air Conditioning Replacement |
| 135500 mi US $400 |
Replaced compressor and dryer/receiver. |
| 119000 mi US $725 |
Failure to start, original battery depleted after 9.5 years. New battery installed. |
| 83000 mi US $155 |
Replaced Alternator Regulator |
| 87000 mi US $880 |
Engine compartment whined under engine load. Replaced belt, tensioner, and alternator. Was told had a bad one-way clutch in alternator. Engine compartment whined under engine load. Replaced belt, tensioner, and alternator. Was told had a bad one-way clutch in alternator. |
| 50000 mi US $550 |
A/C switch only worked sometimes. |
| 123380 mi C $875 |
Failure of right front power window mechanism. New winder mechanism on order to be installed in July. |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26000 mi | Door locks do not reliably work with key fob. Sometimes have to use the key to unlock. Per dealer problem reported on computer as being the driver door lock assembly. Awaiting part delivery. Out of warranty, VW will pay labor Door locks not working again. Now they say they are seeing a problem code. More parts ordered. |
| 29000 mi US $245 |
Door locks not working with key fob. New part installed by VW, now working fine. |
| 77500 mi A $480 |
Replaced faulty starter motor. |
| 80600 mi A $600 |
Also replaced faulty RH headlight. |
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