2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,923miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,923 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front disc brake rotor failed (separated from bolting hub) in hard braking at about 35 miles per hour. Brakes had been replaced in 2009 and had approximately 37,000 miles driven since replacement. No other signs of excessive wear or warpage noted by auto technicians. Failed part number 4b0-615-301-b.”
NHTSA complaint #10457593, filed 2012-05, 108,923 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237700Jul 23, 2010For concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 17% |
| 2002 | 3 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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