2004 Volkswagen GTI
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Volkswagen GTI is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.
2004 Volkswagen GTI at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2004 Volkswagen GTI recalls 1
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL O…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2004 Volkswagen GTI MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2004 Volkswagen GTI worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2004 Volkswagen GTI costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($3,204) with the same model 3 model-years older ($2,367), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2004 Volkswagen GTI trims & engines on record
2004 Volkswagen GTI vehicles on record
2004 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T9BWDE61J444011228
2004 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T9BWDE61J644007164
2004 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T9BWDE61J044026423
2004 Volkswagen GTI VR69BWDH61J144030665
2004 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T9BWDE61J344029249
2004 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T9BWDE61J944010236
2004 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T9BWDE61J944007269
2004 Volkswagen GTI GTI9BWDH61J544005199
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2004 Volkswagen GTI — frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Volkswagen GTI have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Volkswagen GTI. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Volkswagen GTI get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2004 Volkswagen GTI at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 27 highway).
How much is a 2004 Volkswagen GTI worth?
Comparable 2004 Volkswagen GTI listings run roughly $1,400–$6,990, typically around $3,204 (from 10 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.