2004 Volkswagen Passat seats problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A coil for heated seats has melted a hole in the driver's side seat. This caused pain and confusion while driving on the highway. The seat now has an ugly melted hole in it.”
filed Feb 11, 2021
“While driving on a highway, the driver seat suddenly overheated (the seat warmer was turned on). It started with a burning smell. Excessive heat burned my leg a bit (some skin redness), before I realized what is happening and turned the seat warmer off. The seat leather now appears stiff and…”
filed Nov 6, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Passat | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 Passat | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Passat | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 Passat | 13 | 9% |
| 2003 Passat | 97 | 15% |
| 2002 Passat | 15 | 2% |
| 2001 Passat | 7 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.