Overview & Reviews

For 2004, all Jetta models get an updated look, optional telematics and a new and more powerful 1.9-liter TDI engine (GL and GLS models only). The 2.0-liter engine is now PZEV-rated, and the GLX trim is no longer available. Also note that you can no longer get the 1.8T engine in GL trim. Besides that, the GLI sedan sports new 17-inch alloy wheels and the Cold Weather Package items (heated seats and washer nozzles) as standard, while the GLS features a standard Monsoon stereo. The wagons get a revised instrument cluster late in the model year, and the sedans get new metallic trim rings around the gauges.

• Powerful 1.8T and VR6 engines, fuel-efficient TDI power plant, fun to drive, comfortable ride, rich interior materials, loads of standard safety features, solid build quality.

• More expensive than most small sedans and wagons, tight rear-seat legroom, weak base four-cylinder.

User Reviews:

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  Love the Car but Not perfect - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By dlancaster - March 17 - 12:57 am

  Fun to drive and love the fuel efficiency. Still get about 45 MPG and about 550 to 600 mi range. Suspected potential problems when I bought it so purchased extensive 100k warrantly and was money well spent. Was looking specifically for a high MPG desiel for business travel. Engine died about 40k due to main electrical panel, several O2 sensors, coolant getting into exhaust due to some gasket leaking. Check engine light has been on since 95k but not an issue as far as I know. All covered under warranty. So far no signficant problems after 100k. 125k on it now. Leaks (drips) a little bit of engine oil, armrest console latch broken but otherwise in great shape. Would take it anywhere!

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  I Miss the Good Ol Days - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Ally - March 5 - 10:56 am

  Alright 2004 Jetta drivers... I see quite a bit of discrepancies in the reviews of this vehicle (or junker, lemon, superb car). Hmmm. Perhaps those of us who (ahem) drive the 2004 V-Dead/V-Dud received a similar factory model. Those rated this Jetta at 9 or 10; consider yourselves "the lucky ones." I owned a 1998 VW Wolfsburg Jetta prior to this 2004 lemon. I loved that 1998 with my heart and soul. Unfortunately I was rear ended and the car deemed "totaled." Now I am stuck with this. Wrought with problems between breaks, stalling, adjusters, recalls; heck I am getting a migraine thinking about it.

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  Excellent Car - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Melissa Bratcher - March 5 - 2:00 am

  I have always driven Honda cars, but to get the quality and injoyment from a vehicle, I have found it in the volkswagen Jetta. The quality and performance I get from it than the honda accord has been a comfort for me to know that I own something that most people would like to own themselves or has not have the pleasure of knowing anthing about volkswagon (cars) company.

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  Great Car - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Pizza797 - February 27 - 2:00 am

  I went from an SUV to this and was pleasently surprised in usuable space. The ride is great! Engine moves this little guy in and around corners in a breeze.....WOW....

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  Great Car-LOVE IT!I l - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Jetta Darling - January 21 - 2:00 am

  My family of 3 has never been happier with any car ( and we have owned Hondas, Toyotas Fords,etc ). We can always rely on it to get us anywhere we want to go, and in a hurry too.

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  DO NOT BUY ANY VW - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Another Unhappy - January 15 - 2:00 am

  I have had nothing but problems with this car. Performance problems, it drives very rough, a host of rattles, driver seat that makes a popping noise, stearing wheel sqweeks. To make matters worse, the vehical has been in the shop six times in less than a year of ownership. The customer service by two VW dealers and VW of America corporate has been very poor. The cars value has depreciated over $10,000 in less than a year. The list goes on...

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  I love my Jetta!!!!! - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Shaah - January 15 - 2:00 am

  I love my car. I have been pleased with every purchase made through VW. I will always love my car!

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  The best cars - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By patrick miller - January 10 - 10:00 am

  this is my secound vw, i love the cars. i have zero problems with mine. they are a lot of fun to drive and to have.

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  It is my 3-d vw , so - do not buy VW - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By 3vw - January 10 - 10:00 am

  It is my 3-d VW. It means I like VW style and I loved their quality. Not any more. The quality became worst and service is a nightmare. I had an experience with 4 dealerships in CT. The same problem with service and the worst part is when I call VW of Noth America for help - they told me that they cannot help me and they have NO CONTROL of their dealers at all! Result of tryin to have a service at Valenti Motors, CT : in a two weeks small problem with my radio was not fixed plus complete disrespect of my personal time and VW image.

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  johns tdi - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By carolinaherdfan - January 10 - 10:00 am

  have driven across the usa, been in snow hip high in the tetons. not one disappointment through nearly 42000 miles.