2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Passat Wagon years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. That ranks 4th out of 9 Passat Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 100,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 50% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 17% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 108,923 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 140,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat 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.
Had to replace the comfort control module along with untold amount of wires due to water damage. After being parked and turned off the windows roll. Down the alarm is disabled, the doors unlock. While driving lights go. On and off doors lock and unlock emergency flashers go off and alarm will go…
Airbag warning lights came on with a statement about faulty airbag ... Epc warning lights came on first when vehicle was in motion. Vehcle was stopped. On re-start, air bag warning lights came on. Vehicle was iddling and stationary.
I purchased a 2004 vw passat 1.8 liter turbo 4motion station wagon on august 12, 2015. Within one hour of purchasing i took it to fill it up with fuel. The fuel tank began leaking immediately. I took it back to the dealer i bought it from and they attempted to fix it by replacing an o-ring about…
Approximately two years ago i left my parents' house in this vehicle and immediately noticed a strong smell of gasoline. I pulled over and turned the engine off, and quickly found that fuel was leaking from the rigid line where it is fastened to the firewall in the engine compartment. The metal…
Purchased car used. First time i filled the gas tank strong smell of raw gas was present during the next several miles of travel. When i came out of the store from paying for the second fill up there was a big puddle of raw fuel all over the ground directly under the car. I did some research &…
Other Volkswagen Passat Wagon years
← 2003 Passat Wagon · 2006 Passat Wagon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Passat Wagon | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 Passat Wagon | 11 | 3 |
| 2006 Passat Wagon | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Passat Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Passat Wagon | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Passat Wagon | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passat Wagon model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.