Model year guide

2004 Volkswagen passat wagon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Volkswagen passat wagon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2004 Volkswagen passat wagon — representative photo
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2004 Volkswagen passat wagon at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined20–27 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Volkswagen passat wagon recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Volkswagen passat wagon.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2004 Volkswagen passat wagon MPG & running costs

Combined20–27 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,810
EPA size classMidsize Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic (S5) or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume39 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,050 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Volkswagen passat wagon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,050
Fuel only$19,050
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2004 Volkswagen passat wagon trims & engines on record

Trims
GLS
Engines
1.8L 4-cyl 170 hp

2004 Volkswagen passat wagon vehicles on record

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Other Volkswagen passat wagon model years

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2004 Volkswagen passat wagon — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Volkswagen passat wagon have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2004 Volkswagen passat wagon. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Volkswagen passat wagon get?

The 2004 Volkswagen passat wagon has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.