2005 Passat
- $23,070
- from (MSRP)
- 57
- trims


| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL 1.8T→ GL 1.8T Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) | $23,070 | — | — | — | — |
| GL TDI→ GL TDI Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5A) | $23,360 | — | — | — | — |
| GLS 1.8T→ GLS 1.8T Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) | $25,380 | — | — | — | — |
| GLS TDI→ GLS TDI Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5A) | $25,660 | — | — | — | — |
| GLS 1.8T 4Motion→ GLS 1.8T 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) | $26,130 | — | — | — | — |
| GLX→ GLX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M) | $29,790 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr GLS Manual→ Volkswagen Passat | $30,190 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr GLS Auto→ Volkswagen Passat | $31,590 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr GLS TDI Auto→ Volkswagen Passat | $32,090 | — | — | — | — |
| GLX 4Motion→ GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A) | $32,615 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr GLS 4MOTION Manual→ Volkswagen Passat Wagon | $33,090 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr GLS 4MOTION Auto→ Volkswagen Passat | $34,490 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr GLS V6 Auto→ Volkswagen Passat | $35,090 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr GLX V6 Auto→ Volkswagen Passat | $41,280 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr GLX V6 4MOTION Auto→ Volkswagen Passat | $44,180 | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 FSI (115 Hp) Tiptronic→ 1.6 FSI (115 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) Tiptronic→ 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp)→ 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI (170 Hp) PDE→ 2.0 TDI (170 Hp) PDE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Tiptronic→ 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) Tiptronic→ 2.0 TFSI (200 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 5-speed→ 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 5-speed | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8T 20V (170 Hp) Tiptronic→ 1.8T 20V (170 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 30V V6 (193 Hp) 4MOTION→ 2.8 30V V6 (193 Hp) 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 FSI (150 Hp)→ 2.0 FSI (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) PDE DSG→ 2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) PDE DSG | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 MPI (102 Hp)→ 1.6 MPI (102 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) 4MOTION→ 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8T 20V (170 Hp)→ 1.8T 20V (170 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 FSI (150 Hp) Tiptronic→ 2.0 FSI (150 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) PDE→ 2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) PDE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) PDE 4MOTION→ 2.0 TDI 8V (140 Hp) PDE 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 30V V6 (193 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic→ 2.8 30V V6 (193 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 Turbo 20V (150 Hp) Tiptronic→ 1.8 Turbo 20V (150 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 i 16V FSI 4WD (150 Hp)→ 2.0 i 16V FSI 4WD (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION→ 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 FSI (150 Hp) 4MOTION→ 2.0 FSI (150 Hp) 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic→ 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6i 16V FSI (115 Hp) Automatic→ 1.6i 16V FSI (115 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI 16V (140 Hp) PDE 4MOTION→ 2.0 TDI 16V (140 Hp) PDE 4MOTION | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 20V (130 Hp)→ 2.0 20V (130 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (105 Hp)→ 1.9 TDI (105 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (100 Hp)→ 1.9 TDI (100 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0i 16V FSI (150 Hp) Automatic→ 2.0i 16V FSI (150 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 (102 Hp)→ 1.6 (102 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI 16V (140 Hp) PDE→ 2.0 TDI 16V (140 Hp) PDE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp)→ 2.5 TDI V6 (163 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 6-speed→ 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 6-speed | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI PDE (105 Hp)→ 1.9 TDI PDE (105 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 FSI (115 Hp)→ 1.6 FSI (115 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (100 Hp) Automatic→ 1.9 TDI (100 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 Turbo 20V (150 Hp)→ 1.8 Turbo 20V (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 i (102 Hp)→ 1.6 i (102 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0i 16V FSI (150 Hp)→ 2.0i 16V FSI (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI 16V (140 Hp) PDE DSG→ 2.0 TDI 16V (140 Hp) PDE DSG | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6i 16V FSI (115 Hp)→ 1.6i 16V FSI (115 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 TDI (170 Hp) PDE DSG→ 2.0 TDI (170 Hp) PDE DSG | — | — | — | — | — |
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
14E007000 · 50 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain Passat and Passat Four Motion vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, an underbody heat shield may become damaged. If this occurs, the heat shield may contact the exhaust system, which can result in a vehicle fire. In addition, the affected vehicles may have a fuel line (1.8T engine only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4motion / all-wheel drive vehicles only) that may leak due to fracture. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
2008119 · 21,359 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE A FUEL LINE (1.8T ENGINES ONLY) OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE (4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) THAT CAN LEAK DUE TO FRACTURE.
A HEAT SHIELD THAT MAY CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. IN ADDITION, A FUEL LEAK FROM A FUEL LINE OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS TO COVER THE POSSIBLY DAMAGED AREAS AND FLASH ALL 1.8T ENGINES WITH A PRECAUTIONARY SOFTWARE UPDATE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT AND ADJUST THE FUEL LINE ROUTING ON 1.8T VEHICLES AND THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE ON 4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, AND REPLACE COMPONENTS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
08V156000 · 412,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
07V063000 · 1,002,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta wagon, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, Passat and Passat wagon, the brake lamp switch may malfunction. If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch with a newly revised version. This action includes vehicles previously affected by Transport Canada recall 03-184 and 04-075. The switch installed during this prior repair may not function properly. Note: parts available December 2006.
2006122 · 244,526 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
04V586000 · 19,284 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicle equipped with TDI-PD (Pumpe-Düse) engines, the high-pressure diesel pumps were produced with improper fasteners. In rare cases, one of these improper fasteners may yield due to repeated cyclic loading and allow diesel fuel to escape from the high-pressure pump. Diesel fuel in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire. Additionally, due to the quantity of fuel that may be released, there is a crash risk posed to vehicles traveling behind the subject vehicle. Correction: Dealers will install a replacement diesel pump kit.
2004435 · 8,072 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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