2004 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system problems
39 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen jetta. While driving at speeds of 40 MPH, the vehicle caught on fire. The police and fire department were called to the scene where the fire was extinguished and a fire report was filed accordingly. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and would not provide any assistance. The contact inquired about NHTSA campaign id number 04v586000 (fuel system, diesel) however, the manufacturer advised they had no knowledge of the recall.
I bought a used 2004 jetta tdi at d'arcy volkswagen of joliet il. On february 2005. My tandem pump has failed and is significantly leaking fuel. I took it to lou backrodt volkswagen of rockford il, and I received an estimate on the total cost. I did my own research and found out that this my automobile and pump is covered under a recall campaign vy (04v-586) with NHTSA campaign id number: 04v586000 and document number rcrit-04v586-7306.pdf.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
- Engine 46 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Air bags 23 complaints
- Seats 22 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints