These are standard specifications for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1998 - 2005 |
| Price : | $18,255 |
| Weight : | 2880 lbs | 1306.346 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 173 Ft-Lbs (235 NM) @ 1950 RPM |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2800 cc | 170.9 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Not Tested |
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tenneco Automotive |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20E064000 |
| Summary | Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart. |
| Consequence | If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | The Gates Corporation |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14E007000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E023000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID. |
| Consequence | LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20001001 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V063000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. |
| Consequence | THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. N4.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20040301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 04V586000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. |
| Notes | VW RECALL NO. VY.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20041018 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V442000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW. |
| Consequence | NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987. |
| Notes | VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. Q8.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20041101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 05V305000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINE, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY NOT BE POSITIONED PROPERLY AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. |
| Consequence | FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY LINE CLAMP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987. |
| Notes | VW RECALL NO. M1. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2005 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $46,326 |
| Avg. Home : | $297,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.24 |
| Total Car Production : | 11,946,653 |
2005 Volkswagen Jetta FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has wheelbase sizes of 98.90 and 99.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has lengths of 172.30 and 173.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has a width of 68.30 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta have?A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has 38.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta have?A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has legroom of 41.50 inches.Q: How much did the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta cost when new?A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta had a base price of approximately $18,255 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta was offered as a , .Q: What engines did the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 173 Ft-Lbs (235 NM) @ 1950 RPM V 6 (2800 cc | 170.9 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has wheelbase sizes of 98.90 and 99.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has lengths of 172.30 and 173.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has a width of 68.30 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta have?A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has 38.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta have?A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has legroom of 41.50 inches.Q: How much did the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta cost when new?A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta had a base price of approximately $18,255 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta was offered as a , .Q: What engines did the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta have? A: The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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Volkswagen Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
67,853