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2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M)

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Jetta Sedan.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M) is a compact passenger car requiring 4.2 quarts of engine oil with approved viscosities of 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40, specifications that accompany a substantial service record defined by 233 owner complaints and five official recalls. Engine & Engine Cooling stands out as the top complaint area in this dataset, signaling concentrated mechanical vulnerability within the powertrain systems. This concentration of documented failures places the 2004 model year at a significant point in the Jetta's reliability trajectory, establishing it as a critical reference for durability patterns in this generation.

Model year2011200720062005200420032002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 Diesel · 520 Diesel CCA battery, OE oil filter 06A115561B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 Diesel · 520 Diesel CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06A115561B alt 071115444
Engine air filter1J0129620 alt 1J0129620A
Fuel filter1J0201511A alt 1J0201051B
Spark plug101000062AB alt 101000063AA
Battery000915089G alt 000915105AD
Front wiper blades3A1955427 alt 1J1955425B
Serpentine belt06A145933D alt 06A260849C
Thermostat050121113C alt 044121113
Cabin air filter1J0819644A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.4 in
Overall width68.5 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase98.8 in
Curb weight3179 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidVW part number G052990A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.6
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantUSE G012ABG-A1 COOLANT
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-40 · 5W-30 · 0W-40

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs15 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs11 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs11 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub129 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)20 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)60 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.60-1.65 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Optional BCI Group Number94R Diesel
Optional BCI Cranking Performance640 Diesel cca
Standard BCI Group Number47 Diesel
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 Diesel cca
Optional BCI Group Number94R

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance13.5-15.5 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance14-20 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle48 ft-lbs / 92 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.276; Rear: 0.276 specification
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.354 in / 0.866 in / 0.984 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.354 in / 0.866 in / 0.984 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.276 in / 0.787 in / 0.748 in / 0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
244 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
490 degrees.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
390 degrees.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
390 degrees.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
390 degrees.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
390 degrees.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
1ft. lbs.
237 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
290 degrees.90 degrees
390 degrees.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt head washers and threads with clean engine oil

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 44 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9022 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
148 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
148 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
148 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi.

At 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 20,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 20,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 40,000 miFinal Drive (leak inspection)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Sunroof Assembly (inspect)
At 60,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
Every 80,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan (9M) top in one area — the engine & engine cooling, 29 of 233 reports (12%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the engine & engine cooling are also the target of recall 14E-007 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 15 of the reports describe a crash and 20 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine & engine cooling pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
260
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
233
Owner complaints
15 involved a crash · 20 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 233 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling29
Power Train29
Electrical System19
Seats19
Air Bags19
Fuel System, Diesel10
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Fuel System, Gasoline6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20E064000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master CylinderReported 23/09/2020

Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles… Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged…

14E007000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 07/03/2014

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and… Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 260 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
V1719012012855652023-08-21Engine And Engine CoolingUpdate to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V1719012012855622023-05-30Engine And Engine CoolingVolkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V1719012012855602023-04-24Engine And Engine CoolingEngine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V9419012011521192022-12-12EquipmentUpdate model year applicability to include 2023.
V2719012011894222022-12-06Electrical SystemBattery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 batteryVehicles taking 4.2 qtEngine oil filter 06A115561BEngine air filter 1J0129620Fuel filter 1J0201511ASpark plug 101000062AB

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 Jetta Sedan take?

4.2 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2004 Jetta Sedan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.