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2005 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 129 repairs.
2005 Volkswagen Touareg engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 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. |
| 153000 mi US $900 |
Bad thermostat, dealer replaced |
| 110000 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. |
| 146000 mi US $300 |
fuel pumps |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 69000 mi US $1303 |
Thermostat replacement. Timing belt. Serpentine belt. |
| 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. |
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. |
| 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. |
| 123380 mi C $4595 |
prop shaft fuel pump |
| 60634 mi ¤356 |
Replaced Flange L/S with fuel filter Replaced Center Rear Air Vent |
| 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. |
| 110000 mi US $620 |
Blown secondary air pump solenoid. |
| 71000 mi US $100 |
Breader valve fail, low oil pressure but no inmediate problem to engine. |
| 142660 mi A $890 |
Whistling noise between 70/80 kmh. Unrelated to throttle or gear. First appeared immediately after water leak repair. |
| 74600 mi US $1850 |
The flexible bellows in the cat converter piping failed requiring complete converter replacement. |
| 92000 mi | Dealer reported a timing chain vs cam sensor issue that would likely require $4000 repair. |
| 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. |
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 |
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