2004 Volkswagen Passat Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 279 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat overview page.
What owners report
“OUR 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT FUEL PUMP FAILED AT AROUND 52,000 MILES WHICH CAUSED OUR CAR TO STOP DEAD IN THE ROAD. LUCKILY IT WASN'T ON…”NHTSA complaint 10238321 — filed 08/14/2008
“IDENTICAL TO 07V375000, BUT 2004 NOT 2003 MODEL YEAR 1. NONE 2. FIRST TIME. 3. TOWED CAR TO DEALER, IDENTIFIED BROKEN FUEL PUMP. 3A. REPLACING…”NHTSA complaint 10236924 — filed 08/04/2008
“WHILE STOPPED AT LIGHT, CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. FUEL PUMP FAILED. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP TO FIX PROBLEM. VERY SIMILAR TO 07V375000 BUT…”NHTSA complaint 10236359 — filed 07/30/2008
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Volkswagen Passat have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat: 21 of 279 complaints on file (7.5%). 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 system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
