Before buying a used 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
NHTSA hasn't published 5-star ratings for this model year.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phaeton — Auto (S5), 12 cyl, 6.0 L | 21.4 L/100 km (11 mpg) | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 18.1 L/100 km (13 mpg) |
| Phaeton — Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.2 L | 16.8 L/100 km (14 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
No NHTSA recalls are on file for the 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
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