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Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 862 repairs.
Volkswagen Touareg engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 256 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46000 mi | It was for a recall on the air filter drain. |
2016.5 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
| 17000 mi | DEF sensor/heater in DEF tank was faulty. Didn't allow DEF refills to be recognized, so countdown of mileage was occurring. Dealer in Bellingham, WA replaced sensor under diesel emissions warranty. |
2016 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 51000 mi | EGR Failure on right sensor of the motor. Replaced under TDI extended warranty |
| 31000 mi | Selective Catalyst Reduction System Heater failed. Replaced heating element |
2016 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58000 mi | coolant leak coming from water pump. replaced under 10 year 100k powertrain warranty |
| 61000 mi US $2400 |
vehicle had a check engine light. Dealer found that issue was caused by bad engine knock sensors. replaced and has been fine since |
| 88000 mi US $951 |
coolant leak. Dealership found leak around thermostat housing and associated piping. Replaced thermostat, thermostat housing and piing. As of today, vehicle is still leaking coolant, will be taking back to shop. |
2015 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 68200 mi | Oil cooler leak |
2014 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 23000 mi | Check engine light. Replaced Heater element repair kit - mating connector in the UREA tank. Part #7P6198970A |
| 42000 mi | Check engine light. The Adblue heater level sensor not reading. Repair Kit installed Part # 7P6198970A. Urea Adblue unit replaced, Part # G 052910A2. |
| 15500 mi | Add blue heater failed triggering a check engine light. Took to dealer same day and they found a tsb. Also VW sent letter regarding situation extending warranty. |
| 43000 mi | Factory repair for TDI's to remap system, change catalytics, etc. |
| 82000 mi | Heater for Adblue tank failed. It was replaced under extended warranty |
| 30000 mi | Check engine light: ad-blue heater replaced under extended warranty. No cost. |
| 57040 mi | Adblue heater replaced under mfgs extra warranty |
| 155000 mi | Check Engine Light On O2 Sensor Light reset |
| 8000 mi | Check engine light. Bad sensor replaced under warranty |
| 25000 mi | Oxygen sensor |
| 40000 mi | Diesel recall |
| 79000 mi | The DEF heater in the polution control system burned out. |
| 84000 mi | Check engine light was on, car was not accelerating properly. |
| 104000 mi | Coolant leak. They took the cooling system & 1/2 of the engine appart, put it back together, ran it under pressure for several days, couldn’t find the leak, but apparently the process fixed it. This was all under warrantee related to the diesel settlement. |
| 60000 mi | No2 sensor failed |
| 85000 mi | Diesel fumes inside car - turned out to be exhaust manifold gasket failure. FInding and fixing this took 7 trips to three different repair places, including two different dealerships. Absolute nightmare. |
2014 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi | Leak at cooling pump seal that required pump replacement. |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 93000 mi | Check engine light illuminated due to leak in exhaust. Catalytic converter is back ordered and indeterminate time to get replacement. Loaner car provided and all costs covered by extended warranty (Diesel engine that VW cheated emissions testing) |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25500 mi | Adblue sensor and heater unit failed, causing engine light. There is some discussion as to whether Adblue fluid should be in high temperatures such as Phoenix. |
| 39000 mi US $50 |
Adblue sensor/heater assembly failure |
| 2014000 mi | I expected to keep my car forever but the engine block cracked last January. Ugh.. I contacted volkswagon but since I have 134,000 miles they explained they could not help. No prior warning, no CEL, so it could not have been prevented. |
| 20800 mi | egr temp sensor. replaced under warrenty |
| 46000 mi | bad adblue heater, under warranty |
| 10800 mi | This new engine,3.0L TDI Version 2 in 2013 with 2 chains, with less oil control ring tension in the bore, seems to consume too much oil, to the point of excessive. Consumed 1.75 liters of 507.00 oil in 10,000 miles. Worried about DPF cloging |
| 20500 mi | 25,000 miles and CNRB motor 240hp tdi still consumes motor oil at an excessive rate. 2012 Touareg tdi also owned does not consume a bit of oil in 10k miles. |
| 36000 mi | O2 sensor was bad. Replaced O2 sensor under warranty. |
| 50000 mi | AD Blue heater was replaced under extended warranty. Check engine light came on because of defective AD Blue heater. |
| 22000 mi | Slight oil leak from engine. Dealer did not use new crush ring on oil drain plug during previous routine oil change resulting in small leak. Replaced with new crush ring. Dealer also forgot to refill Diesel exhaust fluid tank. |
| 54000 mi | Diesel AdBlue heater failed, replaced under warranty |
| 68000 mi | Check Engine Light came on, Dealer found bad NOx sensor, replaced under warranty |
| 74000 mi | Check Engine light came on, dealer diagnosed EGR Change Over Valve failure and EGR Cooler failure. Both replaced after waiting 13 days for parts |
| 80000 mi | Rear main seal leaking heavily |
| 88000 mi | Fuel Pump failure while on the freeway. Car went on shutdown. Warranty covered repairs but dealer had to submit request via lab test of fuel sample to get approval of repairs. |
| 33000 mi | 02 sensor |
| 48000 mi US $761 |
Ad blue heater failed and a new Adblue heater was installed |
| 71000 mi | Car went into limp mode on interstate I-5 could not drive over 35 mph, slower up a small grade. Replaced the ( EGR ) Valve, car was in the shop for 2 days and repair took 6.5 hours. Because I had the Diesel Fix there was no charge to me. |
| 111000 mi | Fault code P2459 Replacement of dpf |
| 118000 mi US $281 |
Replaced cylinder 2 glow plug with pressure sensor |
| 23500 mi | Fuel pump and fuel pump control module were replaced. |
| 32000 mi | Glow plug warning light flashes intermittently. Fault for fuel transfer pump G6 short circuit. Electric fuel pump (20661900) was removed and a new one was installed. Module (7P6-919-088-B) and Washer (8E0-919-133-B) were also replaced. |
| 47000 mi | The AdBlue Heater was defective. The car had a check engine light (yellow) and the scanner produced a P202A code. The part that was replaced has a part# 7P6-198-970-B. |
| 67500 mi | Replaced ad blue heater. Warranty covered. |
| 29600 mi | The Ad Blue warning light came on right after 30000 mi service (where they re-filled the tank). Took back the next week, they repaired the sensor. |
| 43500 mi US $100 |
DEF tank heater shorted out. |
| 93000 mi US $175 |
The turbo damper was also replaced during this visit because of a slight oil leak. Rear main seal / crankshaft seal replacement. Repaired under power train warranty. |
| 89303 mi US $1200 |
Adblue heater faulted. Replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $50 |
The gasket on one side of the valve cover had a small leak. The dealer had it in the shop for a couple of weeks just to make sure as I'm friendly with them and have gone to them for 17 years and VW also had to order special Parts because they make them use all new bolts washers from VW it's very specific. So 4 days to wait for parts. |
| 132000 mi | Coolant leak from the EGR heat exchanger base gasket and also another nearby gasket leak. (2 separate repairs). Repair covered by EPA settlement warranty. repair def heater |
| 133000 mi | same coolant leak, apparently this visit was to order parts first leak was said to have been repaired. Now there is a second leak. Parts ordered again |
| 133000 mi | supposed to be second coolant leak |
| 133000 mi | Car has been in the shop for 5 days and counting. Apparently dealer has only 1 VW tech. Dealer offered loaner and is scheduled for repairs... again |
| 36000 mi | Check engine light, Faulty Particulate sensor replaced. |
| 81600 mi US $100 |
AdBlue heater |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
High pressure fuel pump caused engine light to com on. Replaced pump. The engine had to be removed from the car and the exhaust manifold was removed during that process. |
| 124000 mi | Replaced exhaust manifold gasket. The car was in for a repair 6 months earlier that required the removal of the exhaust manifold. So I believe that either the new gasket was defective or improperly installed. |
| 61000 mi | Diesel exhaust fluid heater failed. DEF tank assembly replaced under extended warranty. |
| 91624 mi | Started losing coolant. Based on a pressure test dealer diagnosed a bad EGR cooler. When they took it apart they determined the EGR cooler was ok but replaced the EGR diverter valve. They also identified an additional coolant leak at the oil cooler as well as an oil leak from the oil filter housing and the oil cooler. This is an additional $5000 work out of warranty. I'm challenging them on this as others have had this covered under the extended TDI emmisson warranty. |
| 42000 mi US $700 |
AdBlue inoperable. Repaired under warranty |
| 48000 mi | Court-mandated emissions changes |
| 49000 mi | Faulty EGR cooler |
| 38000 mi US $400 |
Glow plug light came on requiring 3 separate visits to the dealer. |
| 44000 mi US $50 |
AdBlue heater failure. |
| 13000 mi | oil level seemed to be dropping to quickly during oil change frequency |
| 8000 mi | loose connector |
| 83000 mi | Bad EGR Valve |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 41000 mi | Catalytic converter came apart, causing bad sound like open exhaust and throwing a CEL. Replace under warranty |
| 70000 mi US $640 |
Replaced leaking water pump |
| 96000 mi US $1150 |
Catalytic Converter |
| 70000 mi | engine cooling fans were on max speed while the car was cold or warm. It would start on max when I turn it on, and stay on for a while after car turned off. We thought it might be the thermostat, but dealer said that the ECU had to be re-flashed after a TSB, and that did the trick. |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34720 mi | Replace reductant tank heater under warranty |
| 73160 mi C $900 |
defective DEF heater replaced by VW. Received a bulletin after repair that I would be refunded by VW |
| 63560 mi C $900 |
Waste gate stuck |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Check engine light came on. Dealer found code for AdBlue system but could find no problem. Reset and no problem since. | |
| 36000 mi | Ad blue tank heater, replaced under warranty |
| 1000 mi | Check engine code appeared. Software update required. |
| failed Adblue pump |
| 56000 mi US $500 |
temp sensor for particle filter |
| 58000 mi US $485 |
Replace leaking turbo boost hose and coolant hose (turbo boost hose leaked oil onto coolant hose, replaced out of caution) Ad-Blue heater replaced. In-tank fuel pump replaced. |
| 70300 mi US $465 |
Fuel pump control module replacement. Located above fuel tank, only accessible by removing exhaust, axle, fuel tank, then reinstall and align rear end. Found when scanning for codes. |
| 70000 mi US $320 |
Check engine light illuminated on the drive home from buying car. NOX sensor was at fault. Replaced sensor and module with cost split between dealer and owner. Dealer tried to push this on VW as covered under emission warranty, VW said no. |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
AdBlue heater unit failed. |
| 113000 mi | a few sensors, none of which were impeding the vehicle from driving |
| 20120 mi | Intake runner flap sticking. New part installed. Under warranty. |
| 42780 mi C $80 |
NOx sensor reading caused engine light to appear. Computer reset by dealer. No trouble since. |
| 51460 mi | NOx sensor issue leading to engine light. Had appeared previously but was just reset by dealer. This time they ordered a new sensor and installed it the next (second) day. |
| 63860 mi C $830 |
AdBlu heater repair kit required. Initially required to pay cost of repairs but then received notice of a Canadian recall. Submitted paid invoice to VW Canada for reimbursement. |
| 75191 mi | Engine light came on. Fault code indicated the AdBlue system was low even though it wasn't Tech diagnosed and replaced an oxygen sensor. |
| 76000 mi | The Ad blue no restart warning appeared on dash even though the Ad blue level is adequate. Car will not restart in 1,000 miles. Dealer kept car for 4 days and consulted Volkswagen technicians to determine cause. Eventually replaced the Ad blue injector. |
| 11000 mi | Check engine light was on. |
| 85000 mi US $785 |
DEF Heater replaced |
| 98000 mi US $900 |
Sensors on exhaust were throwing code of malfunction. |
| 7000 mi | Glow plug light started blinking. Dealer replaced fuel pump control module. |
| 10700 mi | Blinking glow plug light - previous repair did not fix. Dealer replaced in tank fuel pump. |
| 48000 mi US $100 |
Ad blue injector nozzle clogged |
| 5000 mi | Orange "Check Engine" light came on (constant, not flashing). I was told I could continue to drive the car. The problem was the AdBlue (diesel additive) pump which was replaced under warranty, |
| 27000 mi | Yellow check engine light came on constantly. Diagnosis said: AdBlue system heater failed. Replaced as a courtesy by VW since out of warranty. |
| 67300 mi US $110 |
AdBlue system (diesel exhaust fluid). Heater went out. Repaired last December. |
| 97000 mi US $100 |
Some exhaust sensor went out. Check engine light came on. |
| Emission control light on. Was reset by dealer and so far has not reappeared. Difficult to remove key fob from ignition after turning off car. Apparently need to pause for a second, wait for a click and then remove. | |
| 1000 mi | Emissions control light came on again (had come on in May and sales dealer chose to reset rather than investigate). Readings showed EGR sensor was defective and needed replacement. Emissions control light on now for the third time (car has only 600 miles on it). Dealer did extensive testing, determined that EGR system needed replacing, perhaps was wired incorrectly or had defective solenoid. Lemon law here we come |
| 64700 mi | Ad blue (urea) preheater, I think, revealed by illuminated check engine light on the dash. |
| 3400 mi | Check engine light came on, dealer said it was related to a recall, updated software, light has stayed off. Apparently recall was out there when I bought the car, dealer did not address it at the time. |
| 29400 mi | ad blue heater replaced |
| 54000 mi | Ad blue heater need replacement again. Covered under extended warranty. |
| 48360 mi | Replaced heating element for Adblue system. |
| 31200 mi | Glowplug lamp was flashing. Fuel pump replaced. |
| 55800 mi US $100 |
Check engine light came on. No other symptoms. Adblue heater short. Replaced heater. Extended warranty covered all but $100 deductable. |
| 24000 mi | Key fob got stuck in ignition |
| 32000 mi | Adblue heater needed to be replaced |
| 37100 mi US $500 |
Fuel pump problem |
| 55000 mi | turbo was replaced |
| 18000 mi | EGR Temperature Sensor Replacement. |
| 27000 mi | Got Adblue mileage warning after 5,000 miles rather than the usual 9,500 miles so either the adblue tank wasn't completely refilled by the dealer during the 20,000 mile service or twice the usual amount of adblue is being injected. |
| 34000 mi | High pressure fuel pump |
| 65000 mi US $123 |
HPFP second time replaced charge was for fuel filter that VWA would not cover. I told VW it would have cost me no money if I hadn't brought the SUV in as soon as I saw the engine icon come on two miles from dealer instead it would have Cost warranty much more. I probably will not purchase another VW for this reason. I plan to turn it in the last day possible to lessen my per mile cost. I love the Touareg and the dealer's mechanic is the best too bad VWA is so bad. |
| 79000 mi | Replaced the reluctant tank heater |
| EGR Temp sensor, part on backorder dealer had to take off another vehicle due to the backorder! | |
| 10000 mi | Endless check engine lights, in shop half the time we owned it. VW bought it back. |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | Bad Fuel Injector. Engine had carbon build up valves. Carbon Build up cleaning not covered by warranty. VW America paid for carbon cleaning as a good gesture. |
| 60000 mi | Had spark plugs replaced and one of the new spark plugs was bad. |
| 21000 mi | 1.Car lurches forward when engine cold. 2. 20000 mile tune up |
| 54000 mi US $250 |
bad thermostat |
| 62000 mi US $700 |
Bad thermostat; replaced under powertrain warranty |
| 87500 mi US $180 |
Serpentine belt replacement |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78120 mi $120 |
EGR temp sensor malfunction |
| 81220 mi $2100 |
EGR cooler major coolant leakage |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi | SCR temperature sensor failed |
| 60000 mi US $310 |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank heater/temperature sensor needed replacement. |
| 44000 mi US $50 |
Ad Blue System |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi US $125 |
Car would just stall when driving. Dealer replaced some parts. CPO covered. Stalling occurred again, and this time low oil indicator. Dealer had to call VW, reflashed computer, and drained oil and weighed, weight new oil and put in car. CPO covered most, but had to pay for early oil change. |
| 64000 mi | Car was towed in November. They just kept throwing parts at it. Told me I shouldn't have bought the hybrid. |
| 64000 mi | They never could fix the Touareg Hybrid, so we traded it off. |
| 77000 mi | Had a harness AC cord replaced from the hybrid. |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | New Valves and thermostats and water pump. |
| 31620 mi C $909 |
Water pump started leaking 1 month after warranty expired. |
| 102000 mi US $1100 |
PCV valve malfunctioned because of a leaky vacuum hose. PCV valve is MOLDED into the valve cover, hence the reason for the expense. Intake had to come off etc.etc. $$$$$$ |
| 43300 mi US $100 |
overheating |
| 50000 mi | Water pump leaking. |
| 83000 mi US $1000 |
Valve cover had a level 2 leak. Replaced valve cover. |
| 57740 mi C $750 |
Reductant Tank Heater |
| 26000 mi | Replaced leaking water pump under warranty. |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 52700 mi $200 |
replace of the oil filter case gaskets PCV valve replacement |
2010 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 125860 mi C $200 |
Glow plug replaced Water Pump replaced along with all belts |
2010 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 83426 mi US $304 |
dealer found fault for diesel particulate filter differential pressure sensor; replaced pressure sensor G450. |
| 101000 mi US $1000 |
MIL came on. Code returned faulty reductant injector and faulty reductant injector circuit. Replaced these parts. In process, dealer found they could not scan the computer with the proprietary VCDS scanner due to an aftermarket radio present; I replaced the aftermarket radio with the factory one, they then found they could not scan the Powertrain Communications Control Module, which was required to troubleshoot the emissions system repair. They found the problem to be a "broken wire" to the PCCM and fixed that also. |
| 74600 mi US $50 |
Light on. They replaced the heater for the DEF fluid. |
| 100200 mi US $220 |
hesitation on hard acceleration Aux fan was not working |
| 101000 mi US $100 |
Something with adblue tank, one of the jets were bad, and needed to be replaced. |
| 108000 mi US $2000 |
Fuel rail and nitrox sensor Exhaust leak in engine bay. This is the 4th time taken for this repair |
| 88500 mi US $100 |
AdBlue tank rupture/leak Oil high pressure sensor failed |
| 120000 mi | Urea tank heater replaced. |
2010 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 49000 mi US $1 |
The pipe between the manifold and converter was cracked. The repair was covered under warranty. The pipe between the manifold and converter was cracked. The repair was covered under warrant and the repair cost is unknown. A cost of $1 was added to the required repair cost field in order to save the entry. |
| 72000 mi | Emissions system. Crack in Bank 1 converter along mounting flange. Repair covered by warranty, but would be around $1,400 if not. Second time for this repair in 1 year. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 42000 mi | Vehicle would not start, had to be towed in. Dealer could not diagnose or fix. |
| 43000 mi | Car towed in a 3rd time for no start issue. Replaced the Access Start Module due to fault 00288. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 100220 mi A $140 |
Unusual engine noise. Water pump changed |
| 116126 mi A $300 |
Inlet swirl vanes replaced with aftermarket kit |
| 123380 mi A $2100 |
Coolant leaking from EGR Cooler. EGR Cooler, EGR Flap, Gaskets and O rings replaced |
| 132680 mi A $1600 |
Replaced failed EGR Cooler and EGR Valve |
| 153760 mi A $2700 |
Replaced Failed Turbo Charger |
| 161200 mi A $175 |
Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor had failed. |
| 164300 mi | Vehicle began displaying low AdBlue Tank Level. However this vehicle is not fitted with AdBlue. The vehicle also started a countdown time to inhibit restart. Unable to disable or clear conventionally as no option in vehicle controls. Scan performed with VCDS without any success in clearing the issue. Finally resolved by disconnecting the battery and letting it stand for four hours to ensure any volatile memory had cleared. Issue has not returned for past 1,500 km. Exact cause remains unknown. |
| 96720 mi A $6500 |
Leaking Rear Seal and EGR Valves |
| 97820 mi A $300 |
Sensor for turbo not working, engine light on |
| 318440 mi A $1500 |
Intake sensor passenger side |
| 855600 mi A $1600 |
Have fixed everything replaceable now except Diesel Particulate Filter. Met another owner with same KM as mine and has had no issues except drive shaft. |
| 129580 mi A $2500 |
Transmission fluid and filter change. After change erratic gear changes and gears not engaging. Back to mechanic for reset of computers and now working okay. |
| 36580 mi $550 |
Exhaust gas cooler was broken/liking spreading moisture cloud from the exhaust pipes. Loosing coolant liquid level rapidly. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 49000 mi US $350 |
Car would not energize when the key was turned to on position. Towed in. Failed at dealer for 5 days. While mechanic was checking wires, car energized correctly. No issue could be found. Waiting on next failure. |
| 20069 mi | Change out variable intake motors, Change out variable intake motors, air bag seat sensor, rear window hatch sensor, seat belt clasp. All work under warranty |
| 29000 mi | Intake manifold was changed out due to variable intake motor sticking due to cold. |
| 33000 mi | P0171 - Cleaned MAF with isopropyl alcohol, good as new. |
| 38000 mi US $40 |
DTC P0171 recurred. Diagnosed EVAP purge solenoid valve defective. Awaiting the part |
| 38300 mi US $230 |
Replaced oil separator which was triggering a P0171/2 Bank 1 & 2 running too lean. |
| 62500 mi US $1000 |
The Thermostat on the heating system had a short circuit due to enginer coolant. The thermostat was replaced and Engine light reset. Additionally, the passenger's side interior blower fan wa replaced due to noisy/squeaky ball bearing. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 64000 mi US $150 |
Check engine light was on. Dealer diagnosed "misfire". Reset light. |
| 65000 mi | Check engine light came on. Returned to dealer. Dealer said intake needed cleaning. Dealer cleaned and reset light |
| 91300 mi US $600 |
Check engine light came on. Dealer said valves had carbon on them. Removed intake manifold and cleaned valves. |
| 95300 mi US $725 |
Vehicle surging at highway speeds. Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed as a failed secondary fuel pump. Replaced pump and cleared codes. |
| 97700 mi US $500 |
Vehicle surging on highway. Took to dealer and had trouble diagnosing problem. Finally said that an O2 sensor was bad. Replaced O2 sensor, cleared codes. |
| 37000 mi | -check engine light came on -car ran rough and seemed to hesitate -engine had been cleaned previously and possible dampness could have caused the problem -problem has not recurred |
| 35000 mi | Check Coolant message came on. Was discovered that a coolant hose from the overflow was leaking. Dropped off afternoon of day 1, ordered parts day 2, and was driving the third day. Total of 2.5 days in shop from when we dropped off. |
| 59000 mi | 1 coil needed replacement. Dealer said it was one that they normally don't see go out. |
2007.5 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 69720 mi A $2000 |
intake manifold replaced on one side |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 158000 mi US $800 |
Cracked fitting causing fluid loss. |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 84000 mi US $3400 |
Front engine main seal oil leak |
| 90216 mi US $3258 |
gaskets replaced for oil leak, front disk brakes repaired, left steering knuckle replaced, right flickering headlight replaced. |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 124000 mi US $950 |
Replace valve cover due to crankcase vent system failure. CCV system is integrated into valve cover assembly. |
| 12000 mi | major issue with cooling reported in each of the previous visits. Will result in new head or new engine |
| 12000 mi | new engine recommeded by VW. They will pay all parts & labor. VW thinks it's a casting error in the head that caused a leak into the cylinder whenever there was high temps. |
| 44020 mi C $8600 |
Failed oil pump bolt caused EPC and check engine light. Engine, transmission removed for repair. 2 months repair time (diagnostic, parts ordering, actual repair). |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 75000 mi US $100 |
Glow plug module and glow plug harness electrical fault generating a "Check Engine" fault.No running problem,but fault could not be initially cleared by dealer.Further diagnostics required with visits to dealer-in process of final repair. |
| 75500 mi | The problem reported in July required additional repair, but the dealer worked with VW to get the appropriate part(s) to make the repair. It was a subtle and hard-to-diagnose issue that was ultimately resolved. |
| 115000 mi | Engine check light came on - dealer plugged it in, cleared error, could not find root cause of the error. No further issues since then. |
| 47000 mi | Sensor related to diesel engine. Part only $75 but had to R&I transmission. Extended warranty paid $1,800. |
| 127000 mi US $90 |
Raspy sound occurs intermittently when under power. Dealer identified a small exhaust leak around exhaust manifold, but would have to remove engine to investigate further. Update: resolved itself. |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 77000 mi US $2000 |
Needed Timing belt and minor fixes $2000 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
| 109000 mi A $400 |
Glow plugs were replaced. 2 were faulty so full set fitted Intake linkage problem |
| 115940 mi A $150 |
Hose replaced. The car was in for a service and a leak was noticed. |
| 128340 mi A $500 |
Replaced both intake manifolds as 1 had cracked although I think the repair shop may have caused it. I replaced both as I got a good price for a pair. 1 had been replaced some years ago by VW dealer. Emission light still on. Car runs as normal. |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 114000 mi US $285 |
coolant sensor Secondary air injection pump. CEL returned after ~ 1 week EGR Solenoid switch |
| 116000 mi US $217 |
air pump relay connector rewired, CEL returned |
| 118000 mi US $150 |
Air intake gasket replaced, CEL on |
| 120000 mi US $1200 |
Both fuel pumps replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $1300 |
The engine warning light came on. I took the car to the dealer and after investigation it was determined that the thermostat sensor was defective. |
| 69000 mi US $1303 |
Thermostat replacement. Timing belt. Serpentine belt. |
| 117200 mi US $450 |
Thermostat failed and had to be replaced. Objected to the cost since it should have been replaced at the 80,000 mile reccomended service for the timing belt maintenance. |
| 175900 mi US $1200 |
Check engine light was on, needed new Oxygen sensor |
| 93000 mi | The car stalls occasionally when driving slowly under 2000 RPM no response to the accelerator until releasing it then press the pedal again all is well. They replaced the Brake Light Switch. Due to its malfunction the car thought I was hitting the brake. |
| 81300 mi | Cooling fan failed, caused check engine light to come on. |
| 82000 mi | 2nd cooling fan failed and caused check engine light to come on. |
| 83000 mi | 2nd cooling fan never repaired. |
| 84940 mi C $50 |
Small vacuum leak (could hear hissing noise) |
| 88660 mi C $900 |
Oil pan threads came out with drain bolt during oil change due to being overtorqued by previous mechanic. Oil pan replaced |
| 153000 mi US $900 |
Bad thermostat, dealer replaced |
| 134100 mi US $450 |
Catalytic Converter issue |
| 193900 mi US $300 |
PCV valve failed and needed to be replaced |
| 201000 mi | Vehicle has been great for the time I had it. Needed a lot of repairs (o2 sensors, fuel pump, etc, etc) in order to pass smog. Made sense to sell |
| 149300 mi R 200 |
Longer cranking time, replaced engine crank sensor. |
| 151900 mi R 900 |
Left hand bank noisy |
| 159340 mi R 100 |
Engine noisy, low oil pressure. Remove sump, clean oil pickup. Replace oil pressure switch. |
| 54200 mi US $200 |
The truck overheated due to a faulty thermostat. We decided to perform the following maintenance work in addition to the thermostat Changed - water pump & seal, timing belt, accessory belt, rollers & tensioner. |
| 146000 mi US $300 |
fuel pumps |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 57240 mi $500 |
Mass air flow sensor failure. And Aldo full engine service. |
| 142660 mi A $890 |
Whistling noise between 70/80 kmh. Unrelated to throttle or gear. First appeared immediately after water leak repair. |
| 123380 mi C $4595 |
prop shaft fuel pump |
| 60634 mi ¤356 |
Replaced Flange L/S with fuel filter Replaced Center Rear Air Vent |
| 74600 mi US $1850 |
The flexible bellows in the cat converter piping failed requiring complete converter replacement. |
| 57500 mi US $350 |
Catalytic Converter and Muffler Replaced Got a Emissions Workshop Light. CEL For some Coolant Sensor that Trips the Blower Fans on and Leaves them on. This Was happening before but never paid much attention to it. |
| 36000 mi US $400 |
Ignition coils replaced. Told a recall was in the works and would be reimbursed later by VW. Also performed scheduled maintenance. Ignition coils replaced. Told a recall was in the works and would be reimbursed later by VW. Also performed scheduled maintenance ($150 of amount). |
| 62000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced both fuel pumps, purge valve and temp sensor. |
| 92000 mi | Dealer reported a timing chain vs cam sensor issue that would likely require $4000 repair. |
| 71000 mi US $100 |
Breader valve fail, low oil pressure but no inmediate problem to engine. |
| 76000 mi | I have always contended it had a faulty ECM. Volkswagen's Regional Service Rep disagreed, but his explanation for valve timing being off ONLY when the engine was started cold and shut before fully warming up, seemed like poppycock. |
| 110000 mi US $620 |
Blown secondary air pump solenoid. |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
| 154000 mi £25 |
Rubber alternator drive doughnut |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 66960 mi €2000 |
Diesel particle filter replaced |
| 112840 mi €150 |
Car was cutting out for no apparent reason, even whilst driving, would start after 1 hours rest. Diagnostics not showing anything, my Mechanic couldn't detect problem. Looked on Touareg Forums & saw post regarding 'crankshaft sensor monitor', I had this replaced & problem appears to be fixed. |
| 114700 mi €900 |
Pipe replaced in cooling system |
| 119660 mi €1000 |
Turbo blown & engine damaged, car RIP! |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 95480 mi $1000 |
Exhaust connection from the engine. |
| 115320 mi $1000 |
Engine exhaust connectors replaced |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 141000 mi US $100 |
crankshaft position sensor... replaced |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Engine not specified
| 104000 mi US $2400 |
Water pump failure. Tow to shop. They have to remove the whole nose of the touareg to change it. $2400 repair. Free tow from my auto insurance. |
| 94000 mi | First dealer says need to spend $518.13 to replace the water pump. Second dealer says very slow leak only after putting 30psi in to even get it to seep. |
| 60000 mi | power loss, dealer searching for answer. Something to do with turbo boost. Perhaps waste gate control, TBD. |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Turbocharger mechanical control was sticking causing engine warning light and limp home mode without turbo. Lubed upper control arm of turbo activation rod. No problem since. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 105000 mi US $450 |
Inspection reported oil leak in rear of engine. Had dealer inspect. They reported leak from tandem pump (both fuel and vacuum)on Right rear of V10. OK'd repair with warranty. Engine removed. 2L oil found in intercooler piping. Turbos R&R. |
| 135000 mi US $540 |
Car lost power and died. Cranked over but would not start. No check engine lights. Flat bed towed to repair shop. After 3 days shop determined clogged fuel filters. Replaced filter elements and purged and cleaned fuel tank. |
| 81900 mi US $100 |
Exhaust workshop light went on. Intake flapper motor replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
One oxygen sensor malfunction. Warranty company authorized replacing both. Engine and transmission dropped to repair. Fixed and Touareg functioning normally. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 49000 mi US $30 |
replaced #3 spark coil |
| 55000 mi US $1900 |
Overheat warning, due to sticking thermostat |
| 68000 mi | leaking cam seals replaced coolant temp sensor replaced |
| 76000 mi US $70 |
Intake runner flap shafts jammed, broken plastic rods to vacuum motors. Took assembly apart, cleaned and replace broken control rods. |
| 84300 mi US $75 |
Replaced crankcase vent valve to solve high oil consumption issue(quart per 1000 miles). |
| 85000 mi US $60 |
Replaced N112 valve due to broken plastic hose connection |
| 86000 mi | repaired gruven parts manifold control arm with broken plastic bushing. Part has lifetime warrantee. |
| 92000 mi US $2800 |
Missing under load. Secondary air code and cat efficiency code. Bank one cat fried and needed new combi valve leaking. |
| 93000 mi US $26 |
Cyl. 1 spark coil failed. Replaced. |
| 101000 mi | Replaced failed pcv valve. |
| 108700 mi US $2200 |
Replaced both fuel pumps due to clogged filter. Replaced Valve cover gaskets and cam seals. |
| 119600 mi US $300 |
no crank no start |
| 122000 mi US $1500 |
Cam position sensor and cam tensioner |
| 131000 mi US $1100 |
No crank, no start. Dealer found melted wires under fuse/relay panel in engine compartment. One of the fuel pumps was running continuously. this could have been cause of no crank a year and half ago, which resulted in starter being replaced. Suspect that Kessy module is going, because dash warning occasionally pops up "put shift lever in Park" even though driving. |
| 135000 mi | MIL on. Cylinder 5 misfire. Cleaned fouled plug. |
| 75000 mi US $1700 |
Waterpump failed at 71k while replaced, I had 80k maintenance done(timing belt + all the parts were replaced, new thermostat(bad too) serpentine belt replaced(prevention).Rest of masintenance I do myself that is due at 80k |
| 85700 mi US $2700 |
Thermostat going bad. replaced it together with water pump and full 80,000 mile maintenance |
| 87000 mi US $1516 |
yellow warning light. dealer found problem with air intake seals |
| 100600 mi US $1015 |
Right from flex pipe rusted out. Replaced with unit containing new right front Cat and flex pipe. |
| 94100 mi US $1600 |
Fuel pump replaced |
| 190000 mi | My timing belt broke and bent valves and broke guides. i had new heads, timing belt and water pump replaced. The mechanic didn't do the job correctly on timing and cleaning up metal fragments and fragments went throughout my motor. |
| 67980 mi | Oil pressure sensor gave periodic warnings. |
| 110000 mi US $1600 |
Both fuel pumps total failure while visiting relatives in Chicago. Car needed towing and repair. |
| 129800 mi US $710 |
Fuel pump failed, replaced both pumps approx 2 years earlier. Has cost me over $2000 in fuel pump replacement/repair costs to date. |
| US $900 | Radiator fan and control module fail |
| 142000 mi US $500 |
Both catalysts replaced due to flex pipe exhaust leaks |
| 115000 mi US $400 |
replace timing belt, water pump, thermostat, drive belt |
| 73000 mi US $908 |
Water pump failed - covered by extended warranty. Had 80k belts/therm replaced while engine was apart for $908 |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Cooling System thermostat was stuck and would cause the system to overheat. The dealer also discoved another leak in the cooling system, replaced the hose, replaced coolant. Also fix oil drain plug issue as PO had over tightened plugs, put in new plugs. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 113460 mi | There are several warning lights on that I have just learned to live with 1) Check engine - which is the catalytic converter |
| 140000 mi US $350 |
Secondary Water Pump was leaking and replaced. Clean and replace gasket around thermostat which was leaking |
| 49600 mi | Cat converters caused fault in systems checks. VW changed under extended warranty on this item |
| 61000 mi US $2500 |
Leaking catalytic converter, replaced front catalytic converter. |
| 90000 mi US $1787 |
Replaced Both Catalytic Converters. I purchsed after Market Converters ($583 for Both vs $2600 VW ) Labor to Install $848. The $1787 includes converters. |
| 118000 mi US $750 |
new fuel pump new down pipe |
| 111600 mi C $1175 |
Main fuel pump went. It was recommended both pumps be replaced at the same time. About $375 per pump and labour. |
| 120000 mi US $530 |
LH Fuel pump quit. Replace LH fuel pump & check electrical system. Replaced battery. |
| 157000 mi US $1200 |
Car started fine, then stopped after several seconds. Would restart then stop.Determined one of two fuel pumps not functioning. Decided to replace both. |
| 184000 mi US $996 |
Replaced 4 oxygen sensors |
| 190200 mi US $950 |
radiator fans kept running for an extended period of time after engine was shut off. |
| 196000 mi US $700 |
Check engine light. Rough running. |
| 69440 mi C $1000 |
Main fuel pump failed |
| 108500 mi | engine light on, engine running rough |
| 49600 mi C $140 |
Coil pack for # 6 cylinder. Dealer fixed in an hour. |
2003.5 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 148800 mi A $5500 |
timing chains loose and rubbed groove in part that then needed to be replaced ($1900), timing chains out meant that computer could not tune so huge fuel bills and rough running, idling. Sold vehicle |
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