2004 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
279 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 59 | 21% | 75,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 38 | 14% | 45,000 mi |
| Seats → | 34 | 12% | 78,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 28 | 10% | 88,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 23 | 8% | 55,999 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 22 | 8% | 130,000 mi |
| Engine → | 18 | 6% | 117,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 16 | 6% | 31,940 mi |
| Structure → | 16 | 6% | 80,001 mi |
| Visibility → | 13 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.