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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (53%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (27%)

Other (7%)

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (90%)

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volkswagen Tiguan in Texas, United States
Mar 2018 - Dec 2021
May 2020

63000 mi
The electronic parking button broke, replaced under warranty. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2018 - Sep 2021
May 2020

10000 mi
Door lock striker was loose on driver door B pillar. Was able to tighten bolt and get door aligned. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in West Virginia, United States
Apr 2018 - May 2021
May 2019

950000 mi
replaced defective horn 
Volkswagen Tiguan in West Virginia, United States
Dec 2017 - May 2018
Jan 2018

200 mi
Repaired automatic headlight not turning off in daytime. 
Apr 2018

2000 mi
Replaced defective w/s wiper blade 

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Volkswagen Tiguan in Nebraska, United States
Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
Jun 2020

23000 mi
Audio lock issue 
Volkswagen Tiguan in Ohio, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

41000 mi
minor coolant leak, fixed under manufacturer warranty 
Volkswagen Tiguan in Montana, United States
Oct 2018 - Dec 2021
Dec 2021

10000 mi
sun roof drain becomes clogged even after recall "repair". VW offers no remedy. Even the repair techs have to figure a way to clear the drain. Poor design. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in Ohio, United States
Mar 2018 - May 2021
Nov 2018

9000 mi
LED Strips along the skylight were disconnected due to a fire hazard in a TSB. Says VW is working on a fix, but not able to power the LEDs until a fix is engineered. 
Jan 2020

21000 mi

US $100
The LED strips along the skyroof were finally fixed. They added an inline fuse. The original recall said these would catch fire in some cases. I did notice that one strip is less bright than the other. Not sure if this was intended to the be the case, but I'm not going to take it back for just that. 
Volkswagen Tiguan in Massachusetts, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Aug 2018

2000 mi
Moonroof lighting was recalled due to potential short circuiting. Lighting was disconnected and followup repair will be scheduled when a fix is provided. Received a gift card for future repairs. 
Nov 2018

5000 mi
Moonroof drains were clogged leading to leaks into interior cabin. Drains were unclogged and tested. 
Jun 2020

13000 mi
Recall on roof window drains 
Volkswagen Tiguan in Maine, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2019
May 2019

35 mi
Automatic lift gate (kick to open) functionality no longer operated. Dealer had to replace the entire sensor loop in the rear bumper as well as the control module for the lift gate in the front of the vehicle. 

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2017.5 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

Volkswagen Tiguan in Oman
Dec 2017 - Jun 2019
Apr 2018

18600 mi
Sometimes the right headlight present errors mesages and auto leveling and turning of the light does an auto test. while stopped at a traffic light (example). Reset by turning off the engine, opening the door, then starting the car again. 

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Repair Histories

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