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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 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

73500 mi

US $100
E-brake damper replaced. E-brake would not retract completely with one pull. 

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

75200 mi parking brake warning light stayed on 
107000 mi

US $200
Vacuum system replacement 
154000 mi

US $250
Rear brakes. New rotors (first new set), pads (third set) 
122000 mi

US $4000
ABS fault 

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

113460 mi Regular oil change. However told brakes need replacing.  
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. 
62000 mi

US $1000
Tire monitoring alarm fault. Don't want to spend anymore money on this problem without a fix. 
94000 mi Brake system alarm. Rings, flashes yellow, tells you stop immediately. It then goes away and may not reappear for 10-100 miles. Shop diagnosed an intermittent glitch in the alarm. After 2 days the alarm went away and has not returned. 

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg Brake Problems

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