2004 Volkswagen Beetle Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 0 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Good Choice — 2004 Volkswagen Beetle
The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.
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NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
0
Owner Complaints
No complaints filed
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (6)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge to the owner.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2004 Volkswagen Beetle
Is the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle has 6 recalls and no complaints on file. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle have?
The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle?
No significant complaint patterns were found for the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle in NHTSA data.
Is the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle safe to buy?
The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volkswagen Beetle should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Volkswagen Beetle.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.