2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON

0 recalls — 9 complaints — 190 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1
AIR BAGS	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	1

Incident date: Feb 25, 2019

HAD TO REPLACE THE COMFORT CONTROL MODULE ALONG WITH UNTOLD AMOUNT OF WIRES DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. AFTER BEING PARKED AND TURNED OFF THE WINDOWS ROLL. DOWN THE ALARM IS DISABLED, THE DOORS UNLOCK. WHILE DRIVING LIGHTS GO. ON AND OFF DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK EMERGENCY FLASHERS GO OFF AND ALARM WILL GO OFF... Read more

Incident date: Feb 25, 2019

Incident date: Apr 5, 2017

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH A STATEMENT ABOUT FAULTY AIRBAG ... EPC WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON FIRST WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. VEHCLE WAS STOPPED. ON RE-START, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS IDDLING AND STATIONARY.

Incident date: Apr 5, 2017

Incident date: Aug 12, 2015

I PURCHASED A 2004 VW PASSAT 1.8 LITER TURBO 4MOTION STATION WAGON ON AUGUST 12, 2015. WITHIN ONE HOUR OF PURCHASING I TOOK IT TO FILL IT UP WITH FUEL. THE FUEL TANK BEGAN LEAKING IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT BY REPLACING AN O-RING ABOUT THR... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2012

APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO I LEFT MY PARENTS' HOUSE IN THIS VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND QUICKLY FOUND THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE RIGID LINE WHERE IT IS FASTENED TO THE FIREWALL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE METAL TUBE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2012

PURCHASED CAR USED. FIRST TIME I FILLED THE GAS TANK STRONG SMELL OF RAW GAS WAS PRESENT DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL MILES OF TRAVEL. WHEN I CAME OUT OF THE STORE FROM PAYING FOR THE SECOND FILL UP THERE WAS A BIG PUDDLE OF RAW FUEL ALL OVER THE GROUND DIRECTLY UNDER THE CAR. I DID SOME RESEARCH & DISCO... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2012

FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR FAILED (SEPARATED FROM BOLTING HUB) IN HARD BRAKING AT ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR. BRAKES HAD BEEN REPLACED IN 2009 AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 37,000 MILES DRIVEN SINCE REPLACEMENT. NO OTHER SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR WARPAGE NOTED BY AUTO TECHNICIANS. FAILED PART NUMBER 4B0-615-301-B... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	28.0	23.0	Premium	$3,000
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	28.0	22.0	Premium	$3,150
2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	26.0	20.0	Premium	$3,450
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	25.0	20.0	Premium	$3,450
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	34.0	27.0	Diesel	$3,000

CO2 Emissions: 386.4 g/mile (Midsize Station Wagons)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON

190 manufacturer communications from 110 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	22
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	21
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
160000 STRUCTURE	13
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	11
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	10
200000 WHEELS	9
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	9

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update model year applicability to include 2023.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update model applicability to MY 2020.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Update model applicability to MY 2020.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Update to mode; and model year applicability.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB

350000 EQUIPMENT

TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB

350000 EQUIPMENT

REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.

130000 VISIBILITY

Original version accidently archived 8/9/19. Recreate exact content in new format and republish, as warranty policy still relevant to applicable later model years.

160000 STRUCTURE

Original version accidently archived 8/9/19. Recreate exact content in new format and republish, as warranty policy still relevant to applicable later model years.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Remote Key Battery Replacement

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Remote Key Battery Replacement

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Update vehicle metadata.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Update vehicle metadata.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternative method for radio code retrieval.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Alternative method for radio code retrieval.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Update vehicle metadata.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update model year applicability to include 2017.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Update to model year applicability.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update to include additional model year applicability.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update model and model year applicability.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.

160000 STRUCTURE

Contacting the parts helpline

350000 EQUIPMENT

Contacting the parts helpline

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

TO UPDATE MODEL TABLE TO CLARIFY JETTA WAGON APPLICABILITY TO TB CONTENT.

162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Corrosion may be found on the folded edge of the hood. Supersedes TB V551603

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

To update claim processing statement.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

To update claim processing statement.

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

TO UPDATE CLAIM PROCESSING STATEMENT.

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

51 16 02 June 7, 2016 2039000 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V511403 dated December 16, 2014 to update Claim Processing statement. Corrosion on the Roof in the Area of the Roof Rails Corrosion on the roof (in the contact area of roof rail/

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Document discusses Corrosion that may be found on the folded edge of the hood. The corrosion may be found on this edge anywhere around the hood. It discusses how to service it, and document that service. It discusses where to find what appl

162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Corrosion on hood edge.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Corrosion on hood edge.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults

200000 WHEELS

Document discusses issues with The wheel liner touches the arch area of the fender and rubs off the paint in the contact area. The corrosion is caused by dirt accumulations and movements of the wheel liner. It discusses how to service the

200000 WHEELS

Corrosion on wheel arch.

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Gasoline quality.

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

The document refers to Corrosion being found where the rear bumper cover meets the quarter panel. It discusses how it can happen, and where to find warranty coverage to service the parts

160000 STRUCTURE

Rear quarter panel corrosion.

200000 WHEELS

Summary of Technical Bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability. Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only)

160000 STRUCTURE

Technical Bulletins.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Bulletins.

140000 AIR BAGS

Airbag Issues.

137100 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

Discussion on Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area When the rear window heater is switched ON, power is transmitted to the outer sealing lip of the rear window. In some places the window sealer makes contact with the bus bar of the rea

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VW Elsa Newsletter

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VW Elsa Newsletter

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

VW Elsa Newsletter

160000 STRUCTURE

VW Elsa Newsletter

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW Elsa Newsletter

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

160000 STRUCTURE

Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Corrosion on the roof (in the contact area of roof rail/roof rail base) - Figures 1 and 2.

160000 STRUCTURE

Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VW Elsa Newsletter

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VW Elsa Newsletter

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VW Elsa Newsletter

160000 STRUCTURE

VW Elsa Newsletter

220000 SEATS

VW Elsa Newsletter

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW Elsa Newsletter

200000 WHEELS

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

160000 STRUCTURE

Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch

200000 WHEELS

Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VW Elsa Newsletter

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

VW Elsa Newsletter

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VW Elsa Newsletter

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

VW Elsa Newsletter

160000 STRUCTURE

VW Elsa Newsletter

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger

Showing 100 of 190 bulletins.

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON across all model years (2006–2010).

11 Total Recalls

69 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

6 Reported Crashes

7 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2010	2	14	View
2009	2	8	View
2008	2	7	View
2007	3	14	View
2006	2	0	View
2004 (current)	0	9
2003	0	4	View
2002	0	9	View
2001	0	4	View

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
JETTA	249	14,075	View
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BEETLE	157	3,629	View
GTI	116	1,926	View
ID.4	115	1,606	View
ATLAS	101	2,700	View
TIGUAN	78	3,173	View