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Expensive Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 135 repairs.
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Volkswagen Touareg repair cost distribution

$2500+ (21%)

$1000 - $2499 (79%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 92 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

48000 mi

US $441
TPMS light was blinking on cluster however all tires were properly inflated. Dealership was unable to communicate with the Control Module. New part was ordered. VW Part # 7P6 907 273 L Z00. Cost of module was $295.00 and labor was $120, additional supplies was $9. With tax it came to $442.44 Dealership was unable to communicate with the new sensor. Had to make a return trip to have a senior tech attempt repair. Sr. Tech found a chafed wire in trunk that was causing the control module to not be able to communicate with their computers. They replaced the wire and all is working fine now. Makes me wonder if the original module was actually fine and only the wire was the problem. 
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. 

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2014 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

103000 mi

US $600
Replaced tie rod ends 
105000 mi

US $1200
Replaced pads rotors then noticed noise and returned to replace backing plates (separate entry) 
31 mi

US $1500
Road force balance. Replace all four tires. Four wheel alignment. Another road force balance. 
18331 mi

US $106
Four wheel road force balance by independent shop on latest Hunter machine. 

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2014 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

27900 mi

A $800
Dash rattle.  Seatbelt not retracting. Dealerships are of zero value. Will just put up with the problems. 
55800 mi

A $1100
rotors and pads, front and back 

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2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

89303 mi

US $1200
Adblue heater faulted. Replaced. Door handle shorted. Replaced 

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2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

96000 mi

US $1150
Catalytic Converter Brakes 

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

86800 mi

C $1300
Alternator ceased 

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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 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

52080 mi

C $1800
Used car dealer told me pads were 50%. Brakes were making noise not long after purchasing. Took to my reg garage. Brakes and rotors worn out. Brakes are excellent now. Very happy with the stopping ability of this heavy vehicle. 
60000 mi

US $310
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank heater/temperature sensor needed replacement. 
60500 mi

US $1200
Replaced driver side heated seat. 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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. $$$$$$ 

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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 
145700 mi

C $550
Front wheel bearing replaced 
155000 mi

C $1200
Alternator + battery replaced 
166160 mi

C $1000
Drive shaft center bearing. Known issue with this vehicle 
187860 mi

C $500
Front brakes 

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2010 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

69876 mi

US $218
Homelink transmitter stopped working; diagnosed internal fault, replaced Homelink operating unit. Right rear brake bulb kept burning out. Replaced tail light bulb holder. 
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. 
108000 mi

US $2000
Fuel rail and nitrox sensor Exhaust leak in engine bay. This is the 4th time taken for this repair 

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2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

117360 mi

A $840
Replaced both right and left rear wheel bearings due to noise issue. During repair the left rear wheel bearing was found to be noises. 
124580 mi

A $925
Replaced front wheel bearings. 
128960 mi

A $750
Failed grease boot on transfer case end of front prop shaft (cardan). Front shaft rebuilt and balanced by Specialist Drive Shaft workshop. 
132680 mi

A $1600
Replaced failed EGR Cooler and EGR Valve 
151900 mi

A $1200
Replaced all front end suspension bushes as well as upper and lower ball joints ( Complete new left and right upper and lower control arm ) Problem found to be worn bushes and worn ball joints. 
153760 mi

A $2700
Replaced Failed Turbo Charger 
156860 mi

A $500
Replace fail Boots on front Cardan Shaft. Signs of grease spray onto body work. 
161200 mi

A $175
Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor had failed. 
96720 mi

A $6500
Leaking Rear Seal and EGR Valves 
97820 mi

A $300
Sensor for turbo not working, engine light on 
102300 mi

A $1500
Auxiliary drive-shaft broke 
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. 
119660 mi

A $300
Headlight wiring 
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. 
130820 mi

A $8000
Slipping and gears not selecting when cold. 
97960 mi

A $1800
Starter was slow to crank or would not crank on first try. The number of attempted cranks increased before a start. Starter failed completely. 
100220 mi

A $140
Unusual engine noise. Water pump changed 
102800 mi

A $775
Brake pedal would fall away and brakes release while stopped at traffic lights. Faulty brake master cylinder. Master cylinder replaced. 
103900 mi

A $165
Indications of air in brake system. Brake pedal felt mushy without booster assistance. Could push brake pedal to floor with booster assistance. 
109926 mi

A $450
Rear Transmission Mount and minor service 
116126 mi

A $1400
Inlet swirl vanes replaced with aftermarket kit Replaced centre bearing and rubber mount on prop shaft Replaced bonnet struts 
123380 mi

A $2100
Coolant leaking from EGR Cooler. EGR Cooler, EGR Flap, Gaskets and O rings replaced 

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2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

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. 

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2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

75000 mi

US $145
CV joint started banging around abouit 200 miles from the end of a 1900 trip. Managed to limp into my home town driving at 40mph for 5 hours! Dealer varified my extended Premier warranty and replaced the entire drivetrain. Left rear brake light went out during the 1900 miles road trip. 
84000 mi

US $1100
Transmission fluid had leaked into the electrical lines to the computer and was causing problems. Needed to have the computer replaced and reprogrammed.$2500 was covered under extended warranty. Had delays in getting parts. Free loaner used. 
87000 mi

US $230
Drivers side outside mirror would not adjust up&down, only side2side. Took an extra day to get the part into the dealership. 
89000 mi

US $1600
Passenger window stopped responding. The switch was only $25, but the repair ended up being $350. Also started seeing a small leak, but it was just a plastic cover, repair was $150. Dealer then called and said they saw other issues ($1100) 
89000 mi

US $1100
Same repair as the one in October, except this time was another switch. This switch was another $1100 

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2007.5 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

49600 mi

A $500
Hand Brake release lever snapped off when I tried to release the handbrake. 
65400 mi

A $1400
drivers side door grab handle snapped off 
69720 mi

A $2000
intake manifold replaced on one side 
111600 mi

A $250
Parking brake lever snapped off when releasing the brake. This is the second one I have replaced on this vehicle. 

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2007 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

84000 mi

US $3400
Brake vacuum hoses replaced Control arm bushings replaced, leaking shock replaced 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. 

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2007 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

276-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

144144 mi

US $1033
SRS clock spring, parking brake shocks, and passenger warning lamp. 
154000 mi

US $950
Carrier bearing broke. Replaced entire drive shaft. 
38440 mi

C $1600
failed driveshaft center bearing. Replaced driveshaft under extended warranty (invoice was $1600) 
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). 

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

48000 mi

US $1800
Replace prop shaft 
85000 mi

US $500
Carrier bearing on rear drive shaft was failing. Only evident by inspection of bearing (no noise). This is a common Touareg/Porsche Cayenne/Audi Q7 problem. Acquired a remanufactured drive shaft from Colorado (internet purchase). 
115000 mi

US $18000
Power steering pump started making loud growling sound that was getting progressively worse. PS pump was replaced. 
124000 mi

US $400
Warning system reported engine fault every time windshield wipers turned on. Problem isolated to short in windshield wiper stalk. Replacement part ordered but not yet installed. Problem hasn't recurred. Maybe process of troubleshooting fixed short. 
163000 mi

US $700
Air suspension compressor and associated relay failed.  

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

67000 mi

US $790
Power steering leaking. Pump is the most expensive part. Labor is 2 hours 
77000 mi

US $2000
Brakes needed replacement $700 for the front and 600 for the rear. Rotors can not be turned.  Headlight leveling sensor went bad $200 Needed Timing belt and minor fixes $2000 

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

107880 mi

A $1000
Tailshaft centre bearing collapsed. Had to buy a complete tailshaft as mechanic said no bearings were available. 
109000 mi

A $400
Glow plugs were replaced. 2 were faulty so full set fitted Intake linkage problem 
114700 mi

A $100
Clearance globe change 
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. 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

48360 mi

$5000
Driveshaft broken. 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

70000 mi

US $105
Tire wear 
78500 mi

US $1500
Airbag sensor in seat failed. 
80500 mi

US $125
Had to have the sunroof drains cleared of debris 
81300 mi

US $150
Original Battery sounding weak, replaced. Had to schedule a full day because the driver seat needed to be removed to make the change. 
71000 mi

US $1600
Auto repair shop initially said vehicle needed new transmission but extended warranty specialist said it needed valve body replaced. Vehicle is running smooth so far. 
145000 mi

US $2000
authorized service are all lying is never too expensive parts of America by taking this car VW 
146000 mi

US $300
fuel pumps 
107260 mi

$2300
Part change (axle) 
75000 mi

US $1000
Transmission valve body failure. Replaced valve body with aftermarket part, replaced fluids and filter in transmission. 
80000 mi

US $400
Endlinks and sway bar bushings replaced. 
69000 mi

US $1303
Thermostat replacement. Timing belt. Serpentine belt. 
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. 
165800 mi

US $200
Our on board computer advised us there was a "Steering Default Workshop" error. Dealer quoted $2400 for new steering column. Independent fixed it for $200 by repairing a section of wire harness that had broken at the Firewall and column. 
175900 mi

US $1200
Check engine light was on, needed new Oxygen sensor Also, the Steering control arm on passenger side was replaced 
114000 mi

US $285
coolant sensor Secondary air injection pump. CEL returned after ~ 1 week EGR Solenoid switch 
116000 mi

US $180
Yes it took 3+ hours to replace the battery. It's located under the driver's seat & those damned 12-point mounting bolt heads stripped. Had to drill two of them out then drilled,re-tapped and replaced old bolts with larger machine cap bolts. 
116000 mi

US $217
air pump relay connector rewired, CEL returned 
120000 mi

US $1200
Both fuel pumps replaced. Brake vacuum hoses and diaphragm replaced. 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

74568 mi

US $1850
The flexible bellows in the cat converter piping failed requiring complete converter replacement. The flexible bellows in the cat converter piping failed requiring complete converter replacement. 
77000 mi

US $165
First battery replacement after 10 years of use. 
82000 mi

US $1200
The center driveshaft bearing support failed 
57240 mi

$500
Mass air flow sensor failure. And Aldo full engine service. 
58780 mi

$1000
Replaced the compressor for air suspension. Also replaced the air suspension valve unit. All four wheel brakes were also replaced. 
64480 mi

$200
Replaced the drive shaft centre bearing and boot kit Blower unit for AC had some components repaired after the motor stopped running 
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). 
49000 mi

US $900
Center carrier bearing on driveshaft went bad, replaced with rebuilt part. 
62000 mi

US $1400
Replaced both fuel pumps, purge valve and temp sensor. 
67000 mi

US $1700
Valve body was rebuilt and replaced. Repair took longer than expected as the first valve body supplied by the shop did not work right. 
72000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear hatch and window struts Replaced speaker in instrument panel 
60634 mi

¤356
Replaced Flange L/S with fuel filter Replaced Center Rear Air Vent 
76260 mi

¤1000
The car was vibrating when turning at low speeds (especially noticeable when driving in a parking lot). Was told that "gear switch" needs replacing. Replaced it at an independent shop - so far so good. 
88660 mi

¤4000
When steering is full lock, a loud hammering sound is heard from the front wheels. They said it is positioning motors, but they will do some reprogramming first to see if that fixes it. It didn't, so now will take back. 
94860 mi

¤3700
After doing a software flash 3 times, finally decided to replace the Positioning Motor. Been driving for a few days and problem has not recurred. 
95480 mi

¤2400
Air Conditioning system stopped working - emitting hot air. Compressor was damaged, needed to be replaced. Successfully replaced with genuine from similar car damaged in accident (genuine from dealer was too expensive) 
91900 mi

A $1100
Left hand side footwell carpet wet 
136400 mi

A $1000
LHS passenger front upper control arm 
142660 mi

A $890
Whistling noise between 70/80 kmh. Unrelated to throttle or gear. First appeared immediately after water leak repair. 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

66960 mi

€2000
Diesel particle filter replaced 
76260 mi

€300
Steering arm loose, car failed NCT test. Repaired (part replaced) by mechanic & then passed test 
86680 mi

€330
Central drive shaft needed to replaced. My mechanic replaced it with a reconditioned unit. 
112220 mi

€150
Battery replaced, not aware when last was, if ever 
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
Drive shaft had seized & was replaced Front lower wishbones replaced Pipe replaced in cooling system 
114080 mi

€480
Gearbox oil changed as gear change has become clunky Starter motor replaced 
119660 mi

€1000
Steering rack replaced Turbo blown & engine damaged, car RIP! 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

95480 mi

$1000
Exhaust connection from the engine. AC compressor. 
100440 mi

$200
Xenon hid replacement 
115320 mi

$1000
Engine exhaust connectors replaced 
104060 mi

$2000
AIR suspension failed 

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Engine not specified

104000 mi

US $490
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. Ac fan motor failure. Got the part myself for 350. Removed old part but could not install new. The rest of the fees came from labor to reinstall fan.  

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

105400 mi

$12000
AC not working,  Wiper back window not working, problem with steering servo 
R 9000 DRIVE SHAFT 
94000 mi

US $202
L headlight control module showed fault code when scanned with VCDS. Module replaced under extended warranty air suspension system allowed front end to fully drop. Rear remained at 'normal' position. 
98500 mi

US $100
Both headlights aiming high. Neither could be adjusted using the internal adjustment devices. Extended warranty denied claim. Appealed. Claim finally accepted. Car waiting for new headlight assemblies to arrive. 
101700 mi

US $100
Dreaded 'driveshaft thumping' happened. Confirmed center Ujoint bearing carrier rubber mount had failed. New driveshaft ass'y ordered under extended warranty. This is a common and expected issue on all Touaregs of this vintage. 
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. 
135000 mi

US $1969
The original technician did not correctly tighten the -4- bolts that attach the subframe when completing the September 2013 repair that involved removing the engine. The dealer refused to pay for more than half of the repair to the damaged threads and paid for none of the resulting wear damage to the tires (new tires were required and were purchased by customer) 

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

72000 mi

US $2000
Driver's headlight, windshield wipers, and drive train replaced.  Tire px monitoring system not fixed. According to VW, "low battery life." Requires sensor replacements for an extra $650. Opted to visually check tires and live with warning. 
122000 mi

US $4000
ABS fault 
94100 mi

US $1600
Fuel pump replaced 
70500 mi

US $1200
Tire Pressure sensors replaced 
78000 mi

US $280
replace headlight, expensive xenon bulb 
55000 mi

US $1303
Driveshaft center support bearing failed - driveshaft replaced. Auto transmission valve body replaced - rough downshift problem. Parking sensor replaced 
66000 mi

US $314
Alternator failure - replaced. 
79000 mi

US $150
prop shaft replaced 
96000 mi

US $100
Battery replaced 
142000 mi

US $500
Both catalysts replaced due to flex pipe exhaust leaks 
152000 mi

US $1500
Front differential rebuilt 
154000 mi

US $250
Rear brakes. New rotors (first new set), pads (third set) 
75500 mi

US $1230
Broken center bearing, driveshaft u-joint also not moving properly. Replaced full driveshaft assembly. 
85700 mi

US $2700
Thermostat going bad. replaced it together with water pump and full 80,000 mile maintenance 
87000 mi

US $1516
A/C not working properly. Dealer found venting not operating properly 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. 
102500 mi

US $500
Horn not working - Replaced both horns; GPS getting lost - replaced GPS antenna 
139000 mi

US $1000
replaced both headlights bulbs (one was burned out) plus 1 ballast 
139000 mi

US $600
Transmission has significant jerks when shifting, particularly between 4 and 5. As start, shop checked and replaced, fluid and checked systems. 
55000 mi

US $1900
Overheat warning, due to sticking thermostat wet passenger side floormat, due to clogged A/C evaporator drain. 
66000 mi

US $2400
keyless entry and locking did not work. Replaced driver door handle and rear hatch handle assemblies Driver sunvisor flops down. Replaced sunvisor TPMS batteries dead. Replaced TPMS sensors in all four wheels. Keyless entry failed again and control module was replaced. 
72100 mi

US $400
Water leak at headliner-front. Sunroof drains clogged. Drains were cleared Front right parking sensor, triggering random alerts. 
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 $563
After fixing sunroof drain issue, leak persisted and driver side front rug remained wet. Bad seal was found on cover in rear hatch hinge area, with leak travelling to front of car. 
108700 mi

US $2200
Replaced both fuel pumps due to clogged filter. Replaced Valve cover gaskets and cam seals. 
119000 mi

US $461
No crank, no start. Corroded wire connections in harness under carpet near driver side A pillar. Water leakage caused by sunroof drain and hose connection problems over the years. 
119600 mi

US $300
no crank no start 
121000 mi

US $2900
no crank no start. Wiring repair and battery replacement did not fix. Dealer could not duplicate for over a month. Finally checked wiring to starter and replaced starter and power relay. Not sure if fixed, but OK for a month. 
122000 mi

US $1500
Cam position sensor and cam tensioner 
129000 mi

US $300
Replaced 2 corroded tire valve stems. 
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. 
78800 mi

US $1200
headlight motor not working, $500 blower motor replaced, $700 
90200 mi

US $800
Driveline severe "clunk" when downshifting from 5th to 4th. Common problem for these cars, according to the internet. Locked in 3rd gear 
103000 mi

US $250
Trailer lights stopped working 
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 
110000 mi

US $1600
Both fuel pumps total failure while visiting relatives in Chicago. Car needed towing and repair. 
128000 mi

US $790
Replaced the blower motor and installed a new battery 
129000 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 3rd battery in less than a year. Something is seriously wrong with this vehicle. Radiator fan and control module fail 

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

98000 mi

US $1100
Replaced main driveshaft. Driveshaft universal joint bearings wore out. 
86180 mi

C $155
Tire air pressure sensors not working. Sensors need replacing, will do it when I replace tires. Dealer cost exceeds $220 per sensor X 4. After market cost $145 for all four. Guess what I'm doing? 
93000 mi

C $100
ABS warning light on, dealer reset and said work would be required if light came back on. It has, as well as the downhill decent light. I'll report cost of repair next month. 
94240 mi

C $1250
ABS light on. Dealer diagnosed as failed electrical motor in the rear differential. Brutally expensive part. 
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. 
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. 
196000 mi

US $100
Valve stems leaking due to corrosion of wheels. 
69440 mi

C $1000
Main fuel pump failed 
81840 mi

C $1650
Hard downshifting of trans, had fluid and filters changed, will likely need computer reflash. Failure of driveshaft steady bearing requiring driveshaft replacement. 
108700 mi

C $1000
TPMS sensors with dead batteries causing valve stems to corrode and tires lose air. 
110980 mi

C $830
replace malfunctioning valve body, supplied dealer with after-market component. 
81000 mi

US $2045
The rear drive shaft support bearing failed in Canada new shaft 1500 +15 % tax labor 4h x $80.0 total 2045.0 In the US, new shaft $650.00 rebuilt shaft 350.00+labor, replace bearing only $95.00 Bearing or rebuilt shaft non in Canada 
87000 mi

US $350
Tire pressure sensors replaced. Batteries were no longer working. 
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. Plus One Head light Bulb.  
97700 mi

US $484
Brake sensor was giving a false alarm on the status of the Braking system 
100300 mi

US $872
Warning light for 4 wheel drive Part # OAD-341-601C motor replaced Part 489.60 
125000 mi

US $459
Tire Pressure indication Sysytem J502 control module 
131000 mi

US $1500
Center support bearing failed, This makes replacing the drive shaft necessary 
131700 mi

US $386
Wire harness to Driver side headlight had a worn spot no lights 
61000 mi

US $2500
Leaking catalytic converter, replaced front catalytic converter. 
138000 mi

US $1000
replaced transfer case, from popping noise 
140000 mi

US $350
Secondary Water Pump was leaking and replaced. Clean and replace gasket around thermostat which was leaking 
62000 mi

US $1000
Tire monitoring alarm fault. Don't want to spend anymore money on this problem without a fix. Brake light kept coming on; alarm and light indicator. The generator was not putting out enough voltage, replaced it. 

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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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