Trim Report

Volkswagen Phaeton V82004

Includes:PHAETON|V8
$4,000
Starting From
6
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 6 active dealer listings as of

Min $4,000
Max $12,995
From $4,000
Fresh

V8 Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,000
$4K–$18K
5 listings105,000 avg miles
V8
From$4,000
6 listings|$4K–$13K

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Phaeton V8

Location data for all 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton trims combined

4States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Tennessee (33%), but the remaining listings are spread across 3 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen Phaeton Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton trims

Low Concern

The 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton has a low safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 4 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

0
Recalls
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 4 owners have filed complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System,structure1
02Steering,suspension,engine And Engine Cooling,power Train1
03Structure1
04Suspension1
4 total across 1 model years (2004–2004)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Phaeton Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton trims

13–16mpg combined
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11-14city
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17-21hwy
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$3,600-$4,450/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton returns 13–16 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Phaeton - Automatic (S6)
16mpg
4.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
14 city21 hwy~$3,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Phaeton - Automatic (S5)
13mpg
6.0L 12-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city17 hwy~$4,450/yr-1/10 Poor

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

V8 Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8

How does the V8 compare to other Volkswagen Phaeton trims?

Every Volkswagen Phaeton trim targets a different buyer. The 2004 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8?

Maintenance costs for the V8 align with the broader Volkswagen Phaeton ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is electrical system,structure. Check the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Phaeton V8?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Phaeton V8 year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volkswagen Phaeton overview compares all years side by side.

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