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Volkswagen Tiguan Powertrain and Chassis Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2012 - 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability by Generation2012 - 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
97.428571428571% Best 208% Worst
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2009 - 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability by Generation2009 - 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
81.428571428571% Best 180% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Bought this car new seven years ago and it has been very reliable. Only dealer service was when new and completely covered by warranty. Since then, nothing but a dragging rear caliper that I believe is related to the electric parking brake. I just replace one of the four rear linings about every 20000 miles and everything is fine. full 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan review
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I bought this car new for my wife and after 7 years and 73000 miles she still loves the car. Reasonable level of refinement, small on the outside but big on the inside, easy to park and still looks great when its clean. Living in the rust belt, this vehicle is holding up very well compared to other cars this age. Great expectations and going to drive it till it drops. full 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan review
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ive had no issues with my tiguan, after 16,000miles in one year and plenty of abuse such as hundreds of redline shifts in 1,2,3rd gear and taking it on quite a few deeply rutted mountain roads. It still has no issues, squeaks or rattles. Everything is like the day I bought it. full 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
In three years had no service related problems. full 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan review
Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I've had it in the shop 3 times for parts replacements in 2 years: rear brake rotors in first 6 months, then oil pressure relief valve necessitating replacing entire head gasket, then faulty fuel pump relay. All covered by warranty, and they comp'd my rental car, but I'm worried about what happens when it's not under warranty anymore! full 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan review