2005 Volkswagen Passat Fuel System Diesel Power Train Problems
1 owner-reported fuel system diesel power train complaint from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
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. *TR