1. Volkswagen Jetta
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2004 Volkswagen Jetta Equipment Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • other times · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 1, 2008 · 70,000 miles

    Equipment · Exhaust System

    Vwoa had a recall campaign for the egr cooler system on 2004 and 2005 vw tdi's. Subsequent to the recall campaign, the lower egr flex pipe is known to crack on numerous vehicles in which the recall campaign was performed. When the egr pipe cracks, diesel exhaust is sucked into the cabin when the heater fan is operated causing discomfort and light headed for the driver and occupants. Vwoa has refused to address the…

    ODI 10249159

  • June 15, 2008 · 53,700 miles

    Equipment

    I have a 2004 vw jetta 1.8 turbo. I just came off from having my car checked by royal volkswagen in winter park, fl on thursday afternoon. They did a malfunction check. Two days later my malfunction light went on blinking. I read the manual and it said that i should drive slowly to a dealer. Because this dealer has given me problems--meaning after time i leave the dealership a few days later something else…

    ODI 10231403

  • January 9, 2007 · 102,900 miles

    Diesel · Equipment · Fuel Gauge System · Fuel System, Diesel

    On 1/25/2007 our vehicle was taken in to dealer service department for repair of an engine vibration. Initial diagnosis was the timing belt and it was adjusted approximately 4 degrees and promised to be ready on 1/27/07. Belt adjustment did not fix the problem and car was not picked up. Additional diagnosis was performed, including compression test of engine, and technician contacted volkswagen for assistance. After…

    ODI 10183325

  • December 15, 2006 · 48,180 miles

    Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Intermittently abs light comes on and stays on - at times for minutes, other times hours, even days; then goes off. At times it goes off with intervention as described below; other times by itself. At times the abs light turns on just prior to braking at low speeds/coasting; other times immediately after braking, sometimes along with a noise and brake pedal sinks slightly under my foot prior to brake being applied.…

    ODI 10278223