Complaints
295
Crashes
16
Fires
25
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:94,267 mi
Fires:5
#218 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:74,359 mi
Fires:1
#316 complaints
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:29,317 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 | — | 5 | 94,267 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 18 | — | 1 | 74,359 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 16 | — | — | 29,317 mi | |
| SEATS | 14 | — | 9 | 116,538 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 12 | 6 | 1 | 75,739 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 12 | — | 1 | 87,901 mi | |
| ENGINE | 11 | — | 1 | 109,300 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 23,515 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | — | 1 | 129,444 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | 70,873 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 8 | — | 3 | 45,300 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 42,698 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | 1 | — | 84,072 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 51,200 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 114,967 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | 69,973 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 3 | — | 17,533 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 5 | 1 | — | 53,125 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 56,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 4 | — | — | 51,250 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 | — | — | 68,695 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 112,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | 1 | — | 110,778 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 92,214 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 75,991 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 51,750 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 97,100 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | 390 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 31,302 mi |
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