Research · 3 model years
Volkswagen PhaetonEvery model year, 2004–2006
Across the 3 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Phaeton. The 2004 model year has the most complaints (4).
Volkswagen Phaeton years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 | 0 | Not rated | 15 |
- 20060 recalls · 2 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20050 recalls · 1 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20040 recalls · 4 complaints · 15 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026