2004 Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2004

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (1%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

90300 mi

US $250
Water leak when tailgate raised after wash or rain. Drain part replaced with redesigned one. Problem fixed. 
137000 mi Dealer (Herzog motors) failed to properly install grill during June repair. It flew off on freeway and was broken/lost. Dealer agreed to pay to replace, and did. Dealer was NOT the one who performed the repair. 

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

68000 mi

US $474
Water leaking underneath driver side carpet and rear passenger carpet driver side. wires were damaged traced and found error replaced wire. 
36000 mi parking brake handle came off 
50200 mi

US $520
replaced parking brake handle, wheel alignment. radiator flush oil/filter change 
70000 mi Noticed that the front cover by the fog light had been damaged by PO. I was able to affect a repair myself using strategically drilled holes and zip ties. Now the panel has been fixed and the fog light is in a fairly accurate position. 
55000 mi

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

US $2400
Driver sunvisor flops down. Replaced sunvisor 
72100 mi

US $400
Water leak at headliner-front. Sunroof drains clogged. Drains were cleared 
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. 

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

39680 mi TSB for whistling mirrors assesed and parts ordered. TSB for a pillar trim assessed and parts ordered. Installed mirror wings to stop whistling. A-pillar trim backordered. 

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg Body Problems

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