2004 Volkswagen Passat Review

Name: 2004 Volkswagen Passat Review
Brand: Volkswagen
Price: 1808 USD
Rating: 4.5 (358 reviews)

Price Estimate: $1,808 - $2,818

2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX V6 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Fun to drive, excellent value in GL or GLS trim, roomy interior with upscale feel, outstanding build and materials quality, available all-wheel drive.

Cons

Expensive upper-level models, less rear-seat room than some competitors, some confusing interior controls.

What’s new

The big news for 2004 is the addition of a 2.0-liter diesel four-cylinder engine to the lineup late in the model year. The 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is a delayed option on 1.8T-equipped GLS models. Also note that the 2.8-liter V6 is no longer available on GLS models. The premium Monsoon stereo and Homelink are now standard on all GLS models, while wood trim has been added to the optional Leather Package. The ESP stability control system is now standard on the GLX. Rounding out the changes are restyled 15- and 16-inch wheels and new side mirrors with integrated turn signals.

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Its fun-to-drive character, upscale interior and wide range of features and options make this our favorite midsize sedan and wagon. Don't buy your next family car without driving one of these first.

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2004 Volkswagen Passat
GL 1.8T Sedan
$6,997
- 66,735 miles
- 2 accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 19 City / 28 Hwy MPG
- Route 41 Budget Auto (47 mi away)
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Wadsworth, IL
Route 41 Budget Auto Sales 41534 North US Hwy 41 Wadsworth, IL 60*** 8**-3**-8911 For sale is a 2004 VW Passat 1.8T with incredibly low mileage ? just...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WVWMD63B74E028649
Stock: 2941
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-10-2025
2004 Volkswagen Passat
GLS 1.8T Sedan
$4,500
fair price
$339 below market
- 157,000 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 19 City / 28 Hwy MPG
- Car Masters (77 mi away)
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
Close
Located in Plymouth, IN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WVWPD63B44P248946
Stock: 248946
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-21-2025

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Great longevity

Lc, 07/30/2015

2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

I have the 2004 model. After 11 years and a great ( indy VW) mechanic and regular maint. and oil changes, I've had minimal costly repairs. Maybe, I'm in the minority but I'm holding on to it, with just 115,000. My last VW went past 200,000.

Trad d In the Car 2016- Emissions Tests Problems

nancy wiggins, 11/18/2015

2004 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4Motion AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

Love the handling& has enough power to make mountain trips a breeze. Replacement parts are too expensive for me. Low height is easy entry & a great feature but front bumper & oil pan (replaced 4 times-speed bumps)are too low. Very costly continuous repair on poor US roads.(NC&SC). Bought it to serve as a company car to haul executives as well as a personal car. Works well on both …

Almost 17 years and still going strong (update)

jsnoWVen, 11/05/2017

2004 Volkswagen Passat GLX Fwd 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A)

I bought this car new in 2004. Other than a few minor recall items, it has never been back to the dealership; I have an honest, reliable mechanic who has done the maintenance and repairs for me. I have faithfully performed all scheduled maintenance on the car with the exception of the timing belt, which I replaced early on the advice of the mechanic. This car has been 100% dependable, is …

Don't believe all the myths about these cars!!!

William, 05/14/2016

2004 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)

I have driven American cars my entire life, and almost bought another one after my accident in a 2006 Chevy Malibu. To the Chevy's credit, it was comfortable and had great gas mileage, but it was definitely not safe enough, and there were compromises in other areas. Some of which included build quality, performance, design, etc. After a lot of research about these car, and my son being a …

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2004 Passat Highlights

Type:

Wagon

Trim:

GL 1.8T

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$22,780
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$242/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	39 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Passat include:

Alarm
Stability Control
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

2004 Volkswagen Passat Review

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Great longevity

Trad d In the Car 2016- Emissions Tests Problems

Almost 17 years and still going strong (update)

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