2004 Volkswagen Touareg Problems
Severe Issues
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Complaints
373
Crashes
16
Fires
14
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2004 Volkswagen Touareg Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#136 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:56,334 mi
Fires:4
#226 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:35,941 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#323 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:105,802 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 36 | — | 4 | 56,334 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 26 | 1 | 1 | 35,941 mi | |
| Fuel System | 23 | — | — | 105,802 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 23 | — | 1 | 25,644 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 2 | — | 145,338 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 1 | — | 27,789 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 1 | — | 57,680 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | 1 | — | 26,876 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 12 | — | 1 | 30,100 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | 1 | — | 17,163 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | 3 | 96,722 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | 3 | — | 11,778 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | 1 | 88,537 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 41,754 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | 1 | 16,847 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 6 | — | — | 12,988 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 130,879 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 58,428 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Driveline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
56,334
Automatic Transmission
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,941
Fuel System
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,802
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
25,644
Airbags
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,338
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,789
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,680
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,876
Tire Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
30,100
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,163
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
96,722
Hydraulic Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,778
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,537
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,754
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
16,847
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,988
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,879
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,000
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,428
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~73,941 vehicles.
17V583000Fuel Pump
~73,941 affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
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2004 Volkswagen Touareg — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has 373 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 36 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (36 complaints, avg 56,334 mi); Automatic Transmission (26 complaints, avg 35,941 mi); Fuel System (23 complaints, avg 105,802 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 55,873 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg include 16 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 73,941 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Touareg reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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