Trim Report

Volkswagen Passat GL2004

Includes:PASS|GL
$4,799
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GL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$500
$500–$20K
9 listings147,222 avg miles
1.8T
From$2,200
23 listings|$2K–$15K
1.8T Limited Edition
From$2,400
45 listings|$2K–$30K
1.8T R-Line
From$6,100
87 listings|$6K–$29K
1.8T S
From$1,500
102 listings|$2K–$30K
1.8T SE
From$750
179 listings|$750–$30K
1.8T SEL Premium
From$3,480
37 listings|$3K–$19K
1.8T Sport
From$5,000
11 listings|$5K–$10K
1.8T Wolfsburg Edition
From$2,900
45 listings|$3K–$30K
2.0T
From$2,290
30 listings|$2K–$24K
2.0T R-Line
From$6,991
140 listings|$7K–$30K
2.0T S
From$6,990
45 listings|$7K–$20K
2.0T SE
From$2,050
269 listings|$2K–$23K
2.0T SE R-Line
From$8,800
8 listings|$9K–$18K
2.0T SEL
From$10,500
24 listings|$11K–$21K
2.0T SEL Premium
From$8,295
13 listings|$8K–$23K
2.0T Wolfsburg
From$5,000
44 listings|$5K–$19K
2.5 S
From$2,195
52 listings|$2K–$16K
2.5 SE
From$1,401
125 listings|$1K–$30K
2.5 SEL
From$4,468
7 listings|$4K–$8K
2.5 SEL Premium
From$5,500
13 listings|$6K–$13K
3.6
From$3,899
18 listings|$4K–$19K
3.6 SE
From$800
4 listings|$800–$19K
3.6 SEL Premium
From$5,995
14 listings|$6K–$16K
GL
From$4,799
4 listings|$5K–$5K
GLS
From$500
16 listings|$500–$9K
GLX
From$2,500
9 listings|$3K–$10K
Komfort
From$1,499
10 listings|$1K–$7K
TDI SE
From$900
83 listings|$900–$17K
TDI SEL Premium
From$1,100
59 listings|$1K–$14K
VR6
From$6,900
3 listings|$7K–$9K
Value Edition
From$2,700
4 listings|$3K–$7K

2004 Volkswagen Passat GL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Passat GL

Location data for all 2004 Volkswagen Passat trims combined

34States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2004 Volkswagen Passat trims

Elevated

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 283 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

4
Recalls
283
Complaints
9
Crashes
25
Fires
Recall Findings
14E0070002014-07-03
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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07V0630002007-20-02
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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04V5860002004-15-12
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE DIESEL PUMPS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPER FASTENER, WHICH COULD ALLOW DIESEL FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE PUMP.

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.

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08V1560002008-07-04
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE A FUEL LINE (1.8T ENGINES ONLY) OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE (4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) THAT CAN LEAK DUE TO FRACTURE.

A HEAT SHIELD THAT MAY CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. IN ADDITION, A FUEL LEAK FROM A FUEL LINE OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat has accumulated 283 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine and engine cooling leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine And Engine Cooling49
02Seats28
03Power Train28
04Fuel System, Gasoline25
05Fuel/propulsion System22
283 total across 1 model years (2004–2004)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2004 Volkswagen Passat trims

18–27mpg combined
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15-23city
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22-34hwy
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$3,150-$4,550/yr

With 20 configurations tested, the 2004 Volkswagen Passat ranges from 18 to 27 MPG combined. That's a 9 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Passat - Automatic (S5)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
23 city34 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon - Automatic (S5)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
23 city34 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat 4motion - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon 4motion - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat 4motion - Automatic (S5)
21mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon 4motion - Automatic (S5)
21mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat 4motion - Automatic (S5)
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon 4motion - Automatic (S5)
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat 4motion - Automatic (S5)
18mpg
4.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat 4motion - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
4.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city22 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon 4motion - Automatic (S5)
18mpg
4.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon 4motion - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
4.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city22 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2004 Volkswagen Passat GL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the GL compare to other Volkswagen Passat trims?

with 4 listings tracked, the GL sits in a specific spot in the 2004 Volkswagen Passat lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2004 Volkswagen Passat GL?

The GL shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen Passat trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine and engine cooling issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2004 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Passat GL?

The best model year for the Volkswagen Passat GL comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Volkswagen Passat overview.

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