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Volkswagen Phaeton 2004

The 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton has a 4.2 L engine. It gets 16 MPG combined (14 city, 21 highway), per the EPA. 4 owner complaints are on record.

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Engine4,200 cc NHTSA NCAPSee results RecallsNone on record Combined16 MPG
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Volkswagen Phaeton
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Specs

Engine
4,200 cc
8
Cylinders8
TransmissionAutomatic · 6 speeds
DrivetrainAWD
Dimensions (L × W × H)5,170 × 1,900 × 1,450 mm (203.5 × 74.8 × 57.1 in)
Wheelbase3,000 mm (118.1 in)
Curb weight2,402 kg (5,295 lb)
Body styleLarge Cars

Dimensions and weight: median of the 2 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.

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Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 4-DR. W/SAB
🇺🇸 Local data

Fuel economy (MPG)

🇺🇸 Local data
City
14 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
Emissions
345 g/km
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Recalls

No recalls on record in our sources.

Common problems

4 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE 2017-03-19 · NHTSA

TRUNK EMERGENCY ESCAPE/ENTRAPMENT PREVENTION HANDLE NOT WORKING DUE TO DEFECTIVE TRUNK WIRING HARNESS. ONLY APPLIES TO VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRUNK.

STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN 2010-04-01 · NHTSA

2004 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON WITH FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO PAY FOR A $3,00 DOLLAR REPAIR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FENDER WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE HESITATION OF THE CONVERTER ENGAGING. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE FOR THREE YEARS AND NEVER COULD FIND OUT WHAT TH…

STRUCTURE 2009-09-08 · NHTSA

2004 VW PHAETON TRUNK WIRE HOUSING - THE SLEEVE OVER THE WIRE HOUSING CAME OFF AND THEN THE PLASTIC TUBE THAT COVERS THE WIRES BROKE AWAY FROM THE JOINT THAT ENABLES THE WIRES TO COMPRESS BACK INTO THE TRUNK LID WHEN IT IS CLOSED. WHEN HAVING MY TIRES ROTATED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLOSED THE TRUNK LID BUT THE PLASTI…

SUSPENSION 2009-09-08 · NHTSA

CONTROL ARM GASKETS CORRODED ON ALL UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS LEADING TO METAL ON METAL. *TR

Questions

What engine does the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton have?
The 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton has a 4.2 L engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton?
It gets 16 MPG combined (14 city, 21 highway), per the EPA.
What are the common problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton?
4 owners have filed complaints, most often about Electrical System,Structure.

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20062005

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