2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
The 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 OFF. CAN'T UNLOCK CAR WITHOUT SETTING ALARM OFF.
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 OFF. CAN'T UNLOCK CAR WITHOUT SETTING ALARM OFF.
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 OFF. CAN'T UNLOCK CAR WITHOUT SETTING ALARM OFF.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V011812_2014603 — EQUIPMENT
Update model applicability to MY 2020.
TB551413 — STRUCTURE
Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area
TB551407 — STRUCTURE
Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area
Edition116 — STRUCTURE
VW Elsa Newsletter
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON
- 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 4 complaints
- 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 9 complaints
- 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 4 complaints
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON (current)
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 0 complaints
- 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 14 complaints
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 7 complaints
- 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — 8 complaints
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- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — 13,715 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 10,288 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 3,613 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 1,991 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 1,916 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — 1,568 total complaints