Volkswagen · 2004

2004 Volkswagen Jetta

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 36 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	21	28	24	370
1.8L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	19	27	22	404
1.8L 4-cyl	Automatic (S5)	Premium	19	27	22	404
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	32	42	36	283
1.9L 4-cyl	Automatic (S5)	Diesel	28	39	32	318
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	21	28	24	370
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	28	24	370
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	19	27	22	404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 14E007000

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts

Campaign 20E064000

Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

Campaign 04V586000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE PUMP.

Campaign 07V063000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Campaign 07E023000

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

295 complaints filed by owners for this model year (16 involving a crash, 25 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 39 Electrical System 37 Power Train 36

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta?

EPA figures for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta reach 36 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta?

Owners have filed 295 complaints with NHTSA for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.