Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Volkswagen Passat has 19 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | HAD TO REPLACE THE COMFORT CONTROL MODULE ALONG WITH UNTOLD AMOUNT OF WIRES DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. AFT... |
| Aug 5, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I START THE CAR UP AND IT STARTED MAKING FUNNY NOISE MY CHECK ENGINE LIGH CAME ON THE ENGINE SHAKING... |
| Aug 17, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR TO HAVE DINNER WITH MY DAUGHTER AND THE CAR STARTED LOSING POWER. IT WAS ONLY ... |
| Dec 2, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | THE SEAT WARMER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE STARTED A FIRE THAT BURNT THROUGH THE SEAT AND ONTO MY LEG. I ... |
| Mar 8, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | I HAD BEEN DRIVING MY CAR FOR FEWER THAN 15 MINUTES WITH THE SEAT HEATING ELEMENT ON. I NOTICED AN A... |
| Jul 20, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | 2004 VW PASSAT, VIN [XXX] JULY 2010 - SUNROOF DRAINS FAILED TO DRAIN; WATER ENTERED COCKPIT; WATE... |
| Apr 10, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FAULTY IGNITION COILS ON 2004 VW PASSAT, 4 CYLINDER TURBO ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE ENGINE... |
| Mar 30, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE HAS 80K MILES I'VE REPLACED 3 MASS AIR FLOW SENSORS, APPROX 12 COILS. THE LATEST ISSUE IS T... |
| Aug 22, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ON AUGUST 22 ABOUT 2:45 I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM TAKING MY DAUGHTER TO WORK ABOUT3-MILES AWAY AND I... |
| May 1, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2004 VW PASSAT TDI. VW HAS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. THE SWITCH CONTINUES TO OPEN AND... |
| Jan 25, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | OUR 2004 PASSAT'S BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT RECENTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT OR OTHER PROCESS THAT ... |
| Nov 6, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | I OWN A VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2004 MODEL. ON NOVEMBER THE 11TH 2008 AFTER WORKING THE NIGHT SHIFT AT MB... |
| Sep 10, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT | 2004 VW PASSAT 4 SEDAN REAR CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASH TRAY ARE NOT SAFELY AND FUNCTIONAL INSTALLED W... |
| Jul 25, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 2004 PASSAT INSTRUMENT PANEL SINCE THE FIRST YEAR I BOUGHT IT. THE PANE... |
| Jul 23, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | I HAVE A 2004 VW PASSAT 4MOTION 1.8 TURBO. I HAVE JUST RECENTLY (WITHIN THE LAST MONTH) REPLACED TH... |
| Sep 11, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SUN VISOR W/HOMELINK CAUSES #5 FUSE TO BLOW. WIRES ARE SHORTING OUT INSIDE THE VISOR CAUSING SMOKE.... |
| Jun 19, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8 T CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE TODAY WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER BAREL... |
| Jul 2, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KEEPS FAILING. IT CAUSES THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL TO BE DISABLED AND... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION HORN DOES NOT BLOW. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT IN AN EMERGENCY SHE WON... |