| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 186 repairs.
2004 Volkswagen Touareg electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Engine not specified
| 83000 mi | Tire pressure sensor calibrated. |
| 88000 mi US $727 |
HVAC blower makes noise and doesn't blow air. Replaced. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Keyless entry not working. Kessey module replaced and upgraded. |
| 90300 mi US $250 |
Blinking zenon headlight. Bad wire harness. Replaced with new headlight module. |
| 78000 mi | Driver airbag warning light on continuously, problem previously reported to dealer. Cause is too short wire harness to driver seat. TSB previously issued now expired. Dealer will not fix under old TSB |
| 94000 mi US $108 |
L headlight control module showed fault code when scanned with VCDS. Module replaced under extended warranty |
| 121000 mi | My Touareg has a bad switch so that the rear hatch window no longer opens. |
| 124000 mi | Keyless locking switch on driver's outside door handle is in process of failing - intermittent operation. New handle/switch has been ordered but must also be painted to match car |
| 74400 mi | In shop end of April for a new alternator, several days in shop excellent results. Excellent dealership in Saskatoon, S.K. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 104000 mi US $490 |
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. |
| 87000 mi US $1516 |
A/C not working properly. Dealer found venting not operating properly |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 73300 mi US $100 |
requires removal of entire assembly |
| 98750 mi US $250 |
Headlight keeps burning out bulbs |
| 72000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System Fault, all four tire sensors replaced, TPMS computer replaced under warranty |
| 75000 mi | TPMS Sensors again |
| 77000 mi | TPMS Sensor errors, keyless entry computer faults. Keyless entry computers replaced, key reprogrammed, all under warranty |
| 78000 mi | TPMS AGAIN, this time they've replaced just about every computer and sensor as well as rewired the whole mess. Called in a specialist from VW that is overseeing the repairs. Under warranty still thank god |
| 126000 mi | TPMS error message |
| 70500 mi US $1200 |
Tire Pressure sensors replaced |
| 78000 mi US $95 |
replace headlight, expensive xenon bulb Airbag light, only reset. If it occurs again, the sensor will be replaced at a much higher cost. |
| 128000 mi US $790 |
Replaced the blower motor and installed a new battery |
| 133000 mi US $900 |
3rd battery in less than a year. Something is seriously wrong with this vehicle. |
| 74000 mi US $600 |
Side impact Airbag was malfunctioning. Replaced entire unit. |
| 81800 mi US $300 |
TPMS Sensors died. Purchased batteries and stems separately and had dealship reset TPMS Controller (which noted a fault) and install/balance sensors on tires. |
| 63000 mi US $120 |
The flashback lights were not working. Once inspected by the dealer, it was stated by the VW certified as a ground wire. Lights were working fine once grounded wire was fixed. |
| 56000 mi | Bulb out warning came on. All lights worked fine. Warning has not reappeared since visit to dealer |
| 66000 mi US $2400 |
keyless entry and locking did not work. Replaced driver door handle and rear hatch handle assemblies TPMS batteries dead. Replaced TPMS sensors in all four wheels. Keyless entry failed again and control module was replaced. |
| 68000 mi | Headlight not working |
| 72100 mi US $400 |
Front right parking sensor, triggering random alerts. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 55000 mi US $1303 |
Parking sensor replaced |
| 66000 mi US $314 |
Alternator failure - replaced. |
| 74000 mi | Front parking sensor replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $100 |
Battery replaced |
| 78800 mi US $1200 |
headlight motor not working, $500 blower motor replaced, $700 |
| 103000 mi US $250 |
Trailer lights stopped working |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 22320 mi C $250 |
Headlight |
| 113460 mi | 2) Air Bag warning light - likely wiring issue under drivers seat |
| 48000 mi US $95 |
Tire pressure monitoring sensor failed. |
| 62000 mi US $1000 |
Brake light kept coming on; alarm and light indicator. The generator was not putting out enough voltage, replaced it. |
| 83000 mi | Tire pressure sensors batteries were dead on 3 of 4 wheels . Decidied to wait until tires are replaced later this year or early next year. |
| 87000 mi US $350 |
Tire pressure sensors replaced. Batteries were no longer working. |
| 90000 mi US $1787 |
Plus One Head light Bulb. |
| 97700 mi US $484 |
Brake sensor was giving a false alarm on the status of the Braking system |
| 98800 mi | A slight leak in return hose to compressor. System alarm said to go to workshop. All Freon was gone from system. Hose ordered, installed 7/18/ 12 |
| 125000 mi US $459 |
Tire Pressure indication Sysytem J502 control module |
| 131700 mi US $386 |
Wire harness to Driver side headlight had a worn spot no lights |
| 64000 mi US $500 |
Remote key sensor chip in driver door needed replacement. Security system did not recognize that door was unlocked with remote and sounded alarm when door was opened. |
| 66000 mi | Tire pressure sensors. |
| 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? |
| 99200 mi | I replaced tire pressure monitoring valves in wheels. Bought from Tire Rack, about 1/4 cost of factory parts. First VW dealer wouldn't show me how to initialize to eliminate warning light. Second dealer very helpful, easy process, no cost. |
| 102300 mi C $98 |
Drivers side low beam out. 12 dollar bulb, one hour labour. Bulb has lasted about 10 days and it is blown again. I have to talk to dealer on this, took to Canadian Tire. Not sure if I need a factory bulb? |
| 51460 mi | TPMS sensors & module replaced |
| 150820 mi US $13 |
Changed low beam lamp. Changed low beam lamp |
| 116700 mi US $921 |
TPMS system not working due to bad sensors. |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.
