2005 Volkswagen Passat Fuel System Diesel Problems
3 owner-reported fuel system diesel complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Fuel System Diesel Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Owner Complaints (3)
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.
DIESEL FUEL FILL BACK PRESSURE OVERFLOW. 2005 VW PASSAT TDI. *TR
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. *TR