2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
The 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DURING A ROLLOVER CRASH ON 14 SEP 2017 NONE OF THE AIRBAGS IN THE AUTO DEPLOYED. THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE IN THE CAR'S FRONT SEATS - DRIVER AND PASSENGER. THE AUTO WAS TOTALED IN THE CRASH. THE CRASH OCCURRED DURING DRY WEATHER DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS AT ABOUT 50 MPH ON THE GERMAN AUTOBAHN. THIS IS A US SPEC MODEL VW PHAETON. MY WIFE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT SUSTAINED INJURIES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER BODY TO INCLUDE A BROKEN SHOULDER BLADE AND 4 BROKEN (C1-C4) LOWER SPINAL PROCESSES ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I BELIEVE THESE INJURIES MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN SO SEVERE HAD THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER'S INJURIES CONSISTED PRIMARILY OF WHIPLASH AND CUTS TO HIS HEAD, RIGHT HAND AND LEFT ARM FROM BROKEN GLASS. FORTUNATELY NEITHER WERE INJURED IN A PERMANENT WAY. MY CONCERN IS THAT I BELIEVE THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED DURING THE ROLLOVER AND HAD THEY DONE SO OUR INJURIES WOULD HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY LESS - PERHAPS BRUISING INSTEAD OF BROKEN BONES FOR THE PASSENGER AND A LOT FEWER GLASS CUTS TO THE HEAD, HAND AND ARM FOR THE DRIVER.
Safety Rating for the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V1917012022548_8 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
V581502 2039211 — STRUCTURE
Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on Rear Doors (Multiple Locations)): Alignments in production can lead to hairline cracks in the top coat and paint damage (edges on holes) on the already painted door. Humidity then penetrates paint and causes blistering and/or white corrosion. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and...
571407 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Corrosion on Front Doors (Multiple Locations)
2039003 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
2039211 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
0502 — SEATS
FRONT SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT SQUEAKING. SUPERSEDES 05-01 DATED JAN 28 2005. *EH FRONT AND REAR SEAT, LUMBAR SUPPORT SQUEAKING. *TT
0407 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, MODULE CODING. *TT
0406 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), DIAGNOSING. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON — 8 complaints
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON (current)
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON — 2 complaints
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