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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 17 repairs.
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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volkswagen Tiguan in Georgia, United States
Feb 2016 - Sep 2017
Jul 2017

30412 mi

US $208
Replace Vehicle Battery. Due weak battery. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in California, United States
Dec 2016 - Feb 2022
Feb 2021

28000 mi

US $200
Rear hatch lock broke and prevented hatch from opening. Had to saw out, replace lock and interior trim parts. 
Oct 2021

30000 mi

US $60
Replaced fuel door actuator 
Feb 2022

32000 mi
Keep having "keyless entry defective" messages. Intermittent. Seems to work fine. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in California, United States
Feb 2016 - Dec 2018
Jan 2017 right front brake caliper sticking causing brake pad to scour disc 

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volkswagen Tiguan in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2017

26660 mi
Sun roof not opening fully, replaced frame. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Oct 2020
Aug 2017

31000 mi
Warranty replacement of turbo charger, waste gate stuck open caused engine light 
Volkswagen Tiguan in Washington, United States
Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

22000 mi
CEL light. Extreme carbon build up due to direct injection design. Parts replaced under warranty but problem was not corrected as VW considers extreme carbon build up at 22k miles to be a maintenance issue, regardless of cause. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2016 - Sep 2017
Oct 2016

36040 mi
Turbo replaced under warranty, was underperforming and engine light was on. Boost issue. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016

10520 mi
Vehicle exhibited stalling, loss of power, stumbling on take-off. Transmission valve body replaced. MIL on. OBD II codes indicated bad turbocharger boost sensor. VW technical service bulletin advised turbo wiring harness be replaced. Wiring harness replaced. 
Jan 2018

36736 mi
Rough idle and check engine light. Next day, car would not start. A screen had broken inside engine front cover and jammed in the camshaft adjuster. Replaced camshaft adjuster carrier bracket. Repair covered under powertrain warranty. 
Sep 2021

94763 mi

C $2781
Turbocharger waste gate linkage seized, resulting in low boost. Replaced turbo/intake manifold assembly 
Dec 2021

95730 mi

C $2523
Problem: Haldex AWD clutch mechanism internal failure. Repair: Replaced complete Haldex unit. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jun 2017
Apr 2016

29120 mi

C $60
Tailgate rattle. Dealer had to readjust the tailgate. Not covered under warranty past 20 000km/1 year. 
Jun 2016

32240 mi
Both Tie Rod has been replaced. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in New Brunswick, Canada
Apr 2016 - Oct 2019
May 2017

29140 mi
Check engine light came on. Scanned P0299 turbo under boost. Dealer said turbo wastegate was stuck open, need new turbo. Turbo, diverter valve and all plumbing replaced under warranty. 

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Repair Histories

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