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We buy Volkswagen Phaetons from every year, 2004–2006, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Volkswagen Phaeton by year
The Phaeton is a full-size car sold from 2004–2006 with engines including 4.2L 8-cyl and 6.0L 12-cyl. NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Phaeton | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 13–16 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 Phaeton | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 13–16 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Phaeton | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | 13–16 | 0 | 2 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Volkswagen Phaeton problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Phaeton, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Volkswagen Phaeton: questions
How much is a junk Volkswagen Phaeton worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Phaetons with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Volkswagen Phaetons that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2004–2006), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Volkswagen Phaeton year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2004 Phaeton (4). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine and engine cooling, electrical system and power train.
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