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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 57 repairs.
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 20138100 mi | a/c directional control on engine start will get stuck directing air toward defrost for about a minute or so. especially on hot days. | ||
| Aug 201320000 mi | directional control gets stuck on engine start and on a hot day will pump air to defrost. switch for light on passenger vanity mirror was defective. would not turn off when mirror closed. but would turn off when mirror opened 1/4" | ||
| Jun 201441000 miUS $1200 | leak in water pump. water pump replaced | ||
| Dec 201450000 miUS $300 | buildup in fuel injection. injectors replaced under extended warranty but cleaning required. | ||
| Sep 201560000 mi | not sure if it was fuel system or transmission. it was jumping when accelerating but not always in the same gear or RPM | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in California, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201410000 mi | The engine died in the middle of driving. Wire harness defect caused the wire touching the engine. The wire harness was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in California, United States Mar 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 20145500 mi | Car died while being driven. Dash lights indicated alternator and MIL check engine. Towed to Dealer. Scanned for trouble codes, ran GFFFAULT P0192 FUEL RAIL PRESSURE INTERMITTENT. Tested. Cleared Codes. Vehicle currently operating to specs | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201538000 miUS $208 | Battery had failed to start car twice previous day. Time for a new battery. Original lasted 2 years, 8 months. Battery is sealed tight, cannot add distilled water, Houston has a hot climate. Replaced with dealer battery. Pricing was fair. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Florida, United States Sep 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Feb 201746000 miUS $50 | Electric steering rack required replacement. After driving the vehicle for over an hour the steering wheel would shake back and forth when the engine was turned off. The same would happen upon re-start and the steering system malfunction light would turn on. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Oregon, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 201554800 mi | Oil leaking. Needed a part tightened | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Alabama, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201339000 mi | Engine light continues since 28,000 miles. Sometimes accelerator issues (stuttering or not working at all), EPC light, clicking noise. This is 5th time in shop in 4 months. Fuel pump replaced, but now carbon build up on pistol. Lemon. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Kentucky, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 201416000 miUS $185 | Engine was stalling when stopped. This was also a manufacturing recall. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in California, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jan 20131000 mi | Rear drivers side door was hard to close. Striker was misaligned. | ||
| Feb 201412000 mi | Trim piece that catches the lock mechanism or the center armrest came loose preventing full engagement of the lock in the up position. | ||
| Apr 201747000 miUS $350 | XM receiver on factory radio died. Bought a new VW radio w/Nav on sale. Installed myself. | ||
| Jul 201748500 miUS $300 | 2 of the 4 ignition coils suddenly failed causing both an EPC & Check Engine fault light. VW claimed that this was NOT part of the powertrain warranty. Called VW customer service & they agreed to pay 50%. Head gasket seal & vacuum pump seal were leaking. Repaired under warranty. Numerous gaskets suddenly failed. | ||
| Aug 201749500 mi | Water pump was leaking. Water pump + gaskets replaced. | ||
| Nov 201752000 miUS $200 | Power window switch master. Solenoid for releasing the fuel filter door. Both components failed within a week of each other. Both components required complete replacement. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 20131000 mi | AC pipe was routed too close to belt from factory. Cut into pipe and entire pipe had to be replaced. Along with new coolant. VW had car for 3 days because of part on order. Gave me good serv and loaner. | ||
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Colorado, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Apr 201529000 mi | electric window switches needed repair, done under warranty | ||
| Jun 201531000 mi | The sunroof squealed loudly when opening and closing. Dealer shop cleaned the mechanism and lubed it to eliminate the noise. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Oregon, United States May 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jun 201629000 miUS $650 | Suspension dampers are dmaged | ||
| Mar 201736000 mi | The engine's support rubber was dry. It was making squeaking noises. A little grease on the rubber fixed everything. | ||
| Jan 201839500 miUS $600 | Crankshaft sensor damage. Car jerking while being driven. Refrigerant pump damaged | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Connecticut, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201740000 miUS $160 | Rotors were badly warped and required replacement. Brake pads required replacement as well. | ||
| Jan 201849500 miUS $158 | Check engine light and car running very rough. Attached code scanner - error codes misfire in cylinders 1 & 3. Replaced coils and spark plugs. Spark plugs were covered with carbon. Replaced them earlier than recommended as a result. Cleared codes and engine runs well. | ||
| Nov 202186000 miUS $100 | Sunroof drains were filled with debris. Water leaked into passenger side floor. Body shop cleared the drains. | ||
| Apr 202289000 miUS $150 | Rough Idle with Random misfire codes. Scanned replaced Spark plugs and coils. Codes cleared for 2 weeks or 500 miles then returned. Replaced PCV valve / breather. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in New Jersey, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 202160000 miUS $300 | Starter | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Illinois, United States Oct 2016 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Feb 201740000 miUS $500 | Replaced rear brake pads | ||
| Oct 201880000 miUS $65 | Replaced leaking diverter valve. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in New Jersey, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 201412500 mi | Fuel pump went bad at 12K miles. Engine cut out immediately | ||
| Oct 201415300 mi | Rubber from the sunroof was coming off | ||
| Sep 201524000 mi | Mud flap fell off due to screws missing.... More problems with sunroof | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Alberta, Canada May 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 20137300 mi | When idling at a stoplight, sometimes the engine/brake will 'catch' itself and the brake pedal depress deeper into the floor. The tech checked it out, couldn't find the problem and deemed it safe. | ||
| Apr 201413520 mi | gradual change in transmission over since bought car - shifts too early when not accelerating; shift through 3 gears to 6th @ 60 kmph when tach at only 2. Dealer tested, tech said it met specs; no code met, all within normal limits. | ||
| Jan 201512420 mi | Wash fluid indicator light malfunction - always on. Cause was faulty fluid tank, replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201644640 mi | Door locks not working properly. Replaced 2 doors. | ||
| Dec 201760760 miC $250 | Fuel Pump module had faults when tested for cold start issues | ||
| Apr 201860760 miC $120 | door latch wouldn't lock or arm, initially tested fine, still present, then dealer willing to replace them. Still under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Michigan, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201521300 mi | Check engine light activated. Car drove fine as it always has. Dealer reported that turbo waste gate was seized and replaced entire turbo asm.(that is how they service the waste gate). Left car overnight. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 201432160 mi | The hatch would not open again. Took the car in 8 times before they discovered a leak in the hatch area. It was then fixed and the problem has not come back. | ||
| Oct 201532840 mi | The bluetooth stopped working and had to be replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 20138000 mi | TPMS system inactive. | ||
| Sep 201423000 mi | A couple instances last winter where the vehicle started, then stalled shortly after while pulling out of the driveway. A search online suggested that the fuel pump could be at fault. Didn't reoccur, so did nothing until fuel pump recall notice received. | ||
| Mar 201646000 mi | Air con was not blowing cold; needed another recharge of system. | ||
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Western Australia, Australia May 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 201411160 mi | Alternator made a loud grinding noise. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Korea, South Dec 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 2015$200 | Battery replacement | ||
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Great Britain Jan 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201429000 mi | Electronic handbrake failed to disengage manually. On test drive technician found it to be sticking despite showing it was off | ||
| Jan 201529700 mi | All four alloy wheels showing signs of 'feathering' | ||
| Aug 201541800 mi | Windscreen wipers turned themselves on & wouldn't switch off. Screen wash failed to work also. Problem intermittent. Dealer couldn't reproduce fault but diagnosis showed circuit failure in water pump which they don't believe. Wipers now work | ||
| Apr 201652000 mi | Slight rear right diff leak | ||
| Sep 201770000 mi | Post emissions fix: loss of power/torque, increased engine noise, poor MPG, start/stop function intermittent due to regen. | ||
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