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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 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 31 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
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 860 mi | All four tires replaced for flat spots |
2014 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22694 mi | Replaced Heater element repair kit - mating connector in the UREA tank. Part# 7P6198970A |
2014 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 27900 mi A $800 |
Seatbelt not retracting. Dealerships are of zero value. Will just put up with the problems. |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 122000 mi | Tailgate will close w/o push of button on the tailgate door or on the key fob. Dealer diagnosed that the shocks were faulty. Estimate of parts & labor = $1650. Decided just to live with it. |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 204hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Blocked washer jets on rear wash wipe. A persistent problem the dealer has failed to resolve |
| 22000 mi £600 |
Out of the country for five week, came back to flat tyre. Too much rough off roading... Tyres failed |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26000 mi | strut on tail gate needed replacement |
| 27000 mi US $100 |
Fuel door not opening |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi | had to be Towed in. Dealer is currently uncertain on what is going on. We feel this vehicle is unsafe and is a Lemon. More detail to follow. |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59600 mi C $80 |
Tire Pressure Sensor |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 116126 mi A $1400 |
Replaced bonnet struts |
| 108820 mi A $85 |
Failure of Locking Tounge on Fuel Filler door, unable to determine if failure due to plastic deterioration or an attempted theft of fuel. Sadly the simple plastic tounge not sold separately had to buy entire actuator unit. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 19500 mi | seat belt clasp. All work under warranty. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 83200 mi US $12 |
Rear seat belt guide (again) broke jamming the belt |
| 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. |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 148000 mi US $70 |
Leaking headlight washer assembly. Causes system to lose windshield washer fluid. Part not in stock so not repaired at time of diagnosis. |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 70000 mi US $105 |
Tire wear |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 61460 mi | Tailgate has two struts each side, one for the whole door and one for the window. All four have failed. Tailgait does not fully open. Rear window does not stay open, it flops closed. |
| 74568 mi US $1850 |
The flexible bellows in the cat converter piping failed requiring complete converter replacement. |
| 72000 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear hatch and window struts |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 132000 mi US $40 |
replace headlights, repair broken headlight mount, adjust aim |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Engine not specified
| 104000 mi | Rear hatch hydraulic arms do not hold door open any more. Did not pay to fix. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 83000 mi US $100 |
Broken dip stick tip |
| 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. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 129000 mi US $300 |
Replaced 2 corroded tire valve stems. |
| 67256 mi US $479 |
Multiple Control unit errors codes, No communication, Found Drivers side carpet very wet. Removed carpet and traced wiring. Repaired wire break from circuit 15, power supply to module relay. Cleared drains AC, sunroof, cowl drain. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 196000 mi US $100 |
Valve stems leaking due to corrosion of wheels. |
| 108700 mi C $1000 |
TPMS sensors with dead batteries causing valve stems to corrode and tires lose air. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 39060 mi | Battery died, replaced by dealership under warranty. Replaced wipers, and some interior trim at the same time, no charge. |
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