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2004 Volkswagen Passat Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

22Fuel/propulsion System complaints
7.9%Of all 279 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING33 · 11.8%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION22 · 7.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22 · 7.9%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE21 · 7.5%
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER20 · 7.2%

Share of the 279 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat overview page.

Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Volkswagen Passat have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat: 22 of 279 complaints on file (7.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Volkswagen Passat have in total?

279 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 25 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.