2004 Volkswagen Jetta Review

2004 Volkswagen Jetta is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 172.30 in length and 56.70 in height. Made in Mexico, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta has 8 trims priced by the manufacturer at 17,430 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V and uses 21 of gasoline in the city and 21 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Jetta
Trims Available: 8
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $17,430 USD
MPG: 24 City / 30 - 31 HWY
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Jetta 2004 Trims

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8L

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 29 HWY

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0L

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI-PD

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 33 - 38 City / 44 - 46 HWY

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0L

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 24 City / 29 - 31 HWY

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI-PD

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 33 - 38 City / 44 - 46 HWY

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.8L

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 30 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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front
rollover
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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 04V586000 started on /Date(1103086800000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIESEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 07E023000 started on /Date(1175140800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.

Recall 07V063000 started on /Date(1171947600000-0500)/.

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

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 14E007000 started on /Date(1394168400000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

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

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Recall 20E064000 started on /Date(1600833600000-0400)/.

Summary: Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

Consequence: If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

FAQ

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The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2004 Volkswagen Jetta so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2004 Volkswagen Jetta is lower than $11,900.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Volkswagen All models of 2004

Volkswagen Eurovan

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Golf

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen GTI

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Jetta

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Jetta Wagon

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen New Beetle

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Passat

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Passat Wagon

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Phaeton

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen R32

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Touareg

$17,430 - $23,800
21 City / 29 HWY
8 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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