general problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat

Five problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2004 Passat.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2019

Had to replace the comfort control module along with untold amount of wires due to water damage. After being parked and turned off the windows roll. Down the alarm is disabled, the doors unlock. While driving lights go. On and off doors lock and unlock emergency flashers go off and alarm will go off. Can't unlock car without setting alarm off.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2013

Flashing engine lamp/mil light, violent shaking, loss of engine power, foul odor, misfiring, pinging.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2006

2004 vw Passat---I have had numerous occasions where my car lurched and rattled to a stop or would hesitate multiple times during acceleration. At idle, the entire car shakes. I have taken it in to the dealer at least 5 times. At first, the problem was only happening every month or so. Now it is a constant problem. The check engine light is on, the car shakes in drive, reverse, and neutral. Acceleration is especially a problem when on the freeway. . . It is both dangerous and scary. I have been told multiple times that the dealer is "waiting for a software update. " I have also been told to go ahead and drive the car because it is not dangerous. Now I have been waiting for months! I also have had electrical problems. On several occasions the red control panel lights have gone out completely while I was driving. I was told this is part of the same problem.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2004

Water coming into front passenger seat resulting in damages to the tcm (transmission control module), wet carpeting, and rust under the passenger seat. The transmission module failure resulted in vehicle not able to shift into higher gear, and delay acceleration. The tcm and carpeting was replaced.

5 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2004

Reported when slowing down to 5-10mph care hesitated and then jerked as if someone hit from behind, also when braking to stop,car lurches forward. Vw dealership replaced brakes and rotors and did software update after 3 times in shop. Now car hesitates when either slowing down or from stop then kicks in all of a sudden,will be calling regional technician to report, still feel slight jerk at slow speeds. All happens when engine hot or cold.