MYRModel Year Report

2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:53:38.703Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Passat Wagon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010
2004: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
20012
20027
20033
20046
20060
200711
20086
20096
20109

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 of 6 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO I LEFT MY PARENTS' HOUSE IN THIS VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140513

PURCHASED CAR USED. FIRST TIME I FILLED THE GAS TANK STRONG SMELL OF RAW GAS WAS PRESENT DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL MILES OF TRAVEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130102

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190306

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR FAILED (SEPARATED FROM BOLTING HUB) IN HARD BRAKING AT ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR. BRAKES HAD BEEN REPLACED IN 2009 AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 37,000 MILES DRIVEN SINCE REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120506

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190306

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.