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2004 Volkswagen Jetta Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta has 12 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta

Engine
41
Electrical
32
Powertrain
30
Fuel System
25
Airbags
20
Seats
19
Other
12
Brakes
11
Lights
8
Visibility
7
Structure
6
Seat Belts
5
Speed Control
4
Steering
4
Tires
4
Suspension
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 18, 2019FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSTARTING AT AROUND 130,000 MILES, WHEN GAS TANK IS AT A QUARTER OR SLIGHTLY LESS, THE CAR LOOSES POW...
Nov 16, 2017FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE CAR RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING WHETHER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR IN TOWN. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF ...
Jul 25, 2017FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMRANDOMLY STALLS ON THE FREEWAY WHEN DOWN TO 1/4 TANK OF GAS. AFTER PULLING OVER AND TURNING OFF THE ...
Jul 1, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERJUST A FEW WEEKS AGO I NOTICED THAT MY TRUNK LOCK DOES NOT LATCH. WHEN I AM DRIVING, THE DOOR LIGHT ...
May 28, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED...
Jan 1, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FUEL ODOR WAS BEING EMITTED ...
Dec 14, 2012UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE SUNROOF BEGAN TO LEAK. NOW ALL OF THE INSIDE OF OUR CAR IS FULL OF MOLD AND I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE ...
Aug 27, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG F...
Jun 15, 2008EQUIPMENTI HAVE A 2004 VW JETTA 1.8 TURBO. I JUST CAME OFF FROM HAVING MY CAR CHECKED BY ROYAL VOLKSWAGEN IN ...
Aug 15, 2006EQUIPMENTTHERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO STARTING ONE YEAR AGO. ON THREE OCCASIONS THE CD WOULD NOT EJECT...
Dec 30, 2005UNKNOWN OR OTHERAFTER RAIN, THE INTERIOR IS FLOODED WITH WATER. BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR IS ...
Jul 1, 2005UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE CHROME PANEL COVERING THE GEAR SHIFTER REFLECTS SUNLIGHT. THE SUNLIGHT REFLECTS OFF THE PANEL TO...

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