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2004 Volkswagen Passat

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 28 23 386
1.8L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 19 28 22 404
2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 26 20 444
2.8L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Premium 17 25 20 444
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Diesel 23 34 27 377

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 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 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 08V156000

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE A FUEL LINE (1.8T ENGINES ONLY) OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE (4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) T

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

348 complaints filed by owners for this model year (12 involving a crash, 31 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 62 Power Train 38 Seats 35

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2004 Volkswagen Passat?

EPA figures for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat. 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 Passat?

Owners have filed 348 complaints with NHTSA for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train, Seats. 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.