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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Subaru Outback Reliability Comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability vs. Subaru Outback Reliability:
Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability vs. Subaru Outback Reliability:

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Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Subaru Outback 44 Outbacks, 3.0 months of data per Outback, average 3700 miles9
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Subaru Outback 111 Outbacks, 8.8 months of data per Outback, average 9600 miles15
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 31 Tiguans, 8.4 months of data per Tiguan, average 7400 miles28
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Subaru Outback 164 Outbacks, 10.2 months of data per Outback, average 21000 miles

23
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 36 Tiguans, 10.4 months of data per Tiguan, average 16100 miles26
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Subaru Outback 128 Outbacks, 9.5 months of data per Outback, average 33600 miles

Redesigned for this model year.
20
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 36 Tiguans, 9.9 months of data per Tiguan, average 28900 miles

44
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Subaru Outback 56 Outbacks, 10.2 months of data per Outback, average 42900 miles23
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 40 Tiguans, 9.8 months of data per Tiguan, average 39400 miles

49
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Subaru Outback 66 Outbacks, 9.6 months of data per Outback, average 57900 miles

32
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Subaru Outback 51 Outbacks, 8.6 months of data per Outback, average 63100 miles

57
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Subaru Outback 61 Outbacks, 10.6 months of data per Outback, average 72700 miles

Suspension most common problem area.
92
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Subaru Outback 106 Outbacks, 9.8 months of data per Outback, average 92100 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Most common problems involve struts, wheel bearings, steering pump, CV joints.
78
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Subaru Outback   21 Outbacks, 7.6 months of data per Outback, average 124800 miles

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2003 Subaru Outback 29 Outbacks, 8.6 months of data per Outback, average 134600 miles

73
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Subaru Outback 25 Outbacks, 8.8 months of data per Outback, average 143100 miles

Head gaskets are a common expensive problem with older Subarus.
92
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Subaru Outback 37 Outbacks, 9.7 months of data per Outback, average 140200 miles

Head gaskets are a common expensive problem with older Subarus.
70
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Subaru Outback   21 Outbacks, 8.4 months of data per Outback, average 149600 miles

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1999 Subaru Outback   19 Outbacks, 8.4 months of data per Outback, average 142700 miles

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1998 Subaru Outback   15 Outbacks, 8.4 months of data per Outback, average 171300 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Volkswagen Tiguan

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What Our Members Are Saying about Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Volkswagen Tiguan: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
In three years had no service related problems.
Reliability and Durability of the Volkswagen Tiguan: 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!

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