2004 Volkswagen Passat structure problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passat ignited in our driveway at 4:00 a.m. It had not been started/driven in a week. We woke to the sound of the tire bursting. There is a houston police department /arson case # [xxx] - phone # [xxx]. Inspector [xxx]. He said the ignition area of the car was the start of the fire. I think he…”
filed Sep 22, 2015
“I noticed there was a considerable amount of water on the passenger side carpeting. I checked all drainage locations for blockage (I.e. Plenum, sunroof). All were clear. The water found it's way into the vehicle by way of a faulty (disintegrated) seal beneath the pollen filter housing. The car had…”
filed Mar 6, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Passat | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Passat | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 Passat | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Passat | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Passat | 31 | 4% |
| 2012 Passat | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Passat | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Passat | 10 | 2% |
| 2005 Passat | 6 | 4% |
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.