2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Phaeton years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. That is the most of any Phaeton model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 130,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 Phaeton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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.
Trunk emergency escape/entrapment prevention handle not working due to defective trunk wiring harness. Only applies to vehicles with automatic trunk.
2004 volkswagen phaeton with faulty torque converter. *kb the consumer stated he had to pay for a $3,00 dollar repair on the driver's side fender which was caused by the hesitation of the converter engaging. The consumer stated he experienced problems with the vehicle for three years and never…
2004 vw phaeton trunk wire housing - the sleeve over the wire housing came off and then the plastic tube that covers the wires broke away from the joint that enables the wires to compress back into the trunk lid when it is closed. When having my tires rotated the service department closed the trunk…
Control arm gaskets corroded on all upper and lower control arms leading to metal on metal. *tr
Other Volkswagen Phaeton years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Phaeton | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Phaeton | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Phaeton model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.