8 problems have been reported for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. The following chart shows the 6 most common problems for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension with 2 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (2 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Steering | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
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| Power Train |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in the United States are 2,329 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Volkswagen Phaeton owners in the last 18 years is 8, and the age of the vehicle is 18, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 8 / 2,329 / 18 * 1000 = 0.19.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Volkswagen Phaeton model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in 2004.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Volkswagen Phaeton, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton with the Volkswagen Phaeton from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 Phaeton is 8 while the average number of problems reported for the 3 model years of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 3.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2004 Phaeton |