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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  1st VW - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By jim beil - November 16 - 2:00 am

  Be sure if there is a problem with the vehicle that you get back to the dealer ASAP. The headlights on my car were too low to be safe. I didnt ask for them to be realigned until 8 months and 20,00 miles had passed. They charged me $54, I appealed to VW America and they still refused to reimburse me. Said I had to be in within 4000 miles of purchase.

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  Best value in a car ever - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Lapidsilver - November 11 - 10:00 am

  I absolutely love my Jetta. I got the base GL with no options and it still has more standard features than any other cars that I looked at. It comes with 6 air bag standard! It also has the CD player, visor shade, folding seats, etc. and I didnt have to pay extra for them. The sales person that helped me was wonderful, and the service department is wonderful too (I havent had to use it yet, but my friend who owns a passat says its great). I want my entire family to get VWs now, because they are so safe and reliable.

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  Edmunds sucks, but this car doesnt - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By pwu2005 - November 5 - 10:00 am

  Why does Edmunds suck? Because they relentlessly bash American cars on such petty issues as interior materials and fail to take into account the what you save when you buy an American car (due to incentives). I love my Jetta, but Edmunds has gone overboard with their review of it. "Each Jetta is assembled with care!" "Build quality is superb!" Give me a break. They fail to take into account this cars past reliability issues, when they rehash those issues time and time again for every American car they review. Let me just say that my Jetta is a joy to drive with the powerful and fun 1.8T, but is sometimes sluggish off the bat and has a rattly dashboard.

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  Coming back to VW - Why did I leave? - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By ToledoTom - September 30 - 10:00 am

  I LOVE the car! Not quite getting the gas milage I expect going 75 & 80 on I- 75 probaly doesnt help! Car is Super Quiet and LOVES to Go FAST,interior areas improved over Wifes New Beetle, cup holders are great and the back slides out for easier accessability. Security system is the greatest and doors are solid with inbeam construction. Oil changes are seasonal 6000 to 9000 miles because they come with Synthetic motor oil LOVE my Jetta Wagon - have 2105 miles and only 8 days old! Have exterior options on like - fitted mud flaps, Chrome foot pedals, window wind shades and decals or front bra, really makes the differance!

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  2004 VW Jetta GL 1.8T - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By tkusterb - September 23 - 10:00 am

  Ive only had my Jetta for five months and totally love everything about it. Great driving experience. I like the power, the ride, the feel. I look for excuses to go driving, even with gas prices high!

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  Just love my Jetta! - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By beejay - September 6 - 9:53 pm

  I usually just drive to work and back in traffic, and I get excellent mileage. My only complaint is that I cant buy diesel at Costco. I took my first long trip and it really handled those windy, curvy roads securely. My previous car, a Honda Accord, cant compare to this little car. It is so much fun to drive! The only thing I find fault with is the placement of the seatbelt. Im only 53", and it rides above my shoulder, and it almost cuts into my neck.

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  Awesome Jetta Wagon - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Eshwar.S - August 24 - 12:06 am

  I have had my 2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL Wagon for year now, I bought it in September of 2004. It has not had any problems, runs great, looks great, and feels like I just bought yesterday.

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  I love my car! - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By zookprsara - August 22 - 2:00 am

  I havent found one thing that i dont like about my car!

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  Love the jetta...... - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By meca 1122 - July 11 - 2:00 am

  Great deal and great car.Love the thing.....

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  best buy for the money in small cars - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
  By chipmunk - July 6 - 10:00 am

  best buy for the money where as other cars charge extra added extras on the jetta they are standard equipment for an example the corrolla le or s modal with the same eqipment ended up beeing $4000 more