# 2005 Volkswagen Passat - Some issues **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** volkswagen\ **Created:** [September 26, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-some-issues/149520 "2019-09-26T14:43:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![NeilWilson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/58956e/32.png) [@NeilWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NeilWilson)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-some-issues/149520/1 "2019-09-26T14:43:37Z")
I have a 2005 VW Passat, 4 MOTION automatic. It handles beautifully and has a roomy and well appointed interior. The body finish is superb. But it uses gasoline like the Niagara Falls passes water (yes, I know). And the four electronic remote door latches/locks have disappointingly short service lives. I replaced three of the four. And the fourth is failing, as well, all in less than 150,000 miles. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2019, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-some-issues/149520/2 "2019-09-26T15:53:12Z")
Well, that is several statements, not a question. So is this posted as a warning to someone considering a purchase of an older VW? ---
**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-some-issues/149520/3 "2019-09-26T23:11:13Z")
I had Passat of just prior to that model year and I loved it. Mine was a wagon with the V6 and AWD. It was the worst (new-bought) car for fuel economy I ever owned. I would get 16 to 18 MPG. Less than my Highlander. I still loved it.