2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 16, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Jetta Wagon years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon. That is the most of any Jetta Wagon model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 140,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~140,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1 · ~140,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System150%140,000——
Visibility/wiper150%140,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The front windows detach and drop down inside the door during cold weather, even when the window has not been operated. This has caused a loss of visibility as well as a loss of protection during a blizzard, and again during a torrential rain storm while driving. I have reattached the windows…

Visibility/wiper · received Aug 16, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11349722

Starting at around 130,000 miles, when gas tank is at a quarter or slightly less, the car looses power and acts as if it is not getting fuel to the engine. When this happens while driving down a highway at typical highway speeds, power is lost for 10-15 seconds, rpm drops to around 2000 or less…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jan 4, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11297155

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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2002 Jetta Wagon20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Jetta Wagon model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.