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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%)
Chart based on 186 repairs.
2004 Volkswagen Touareg engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 53 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
| 60000 mi | power loss, dealer searching for answer. Something to do with turbo boost. Perhaps waste gate control, TBD. |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Turbocharger mechanical control was sticking causing engine warning light and limp home mode without turbo. Lubed upper control arm of turbo activation rod. No problem since. |
| 2014000 mi | I expected to keep my car forever but the engine block cracked last January. Ugh.. I contacted volkswagon but since I have 134,000 miles they explained they could not help. No prior warning, no CEL, so it could not have been prevented. |
| 104000 mi US $2400 |
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. |
| 94000 mi | First dealer says need to spend $518.13 to replace the water pump. Second dealer says very slow leak only after putting 30psi in to even get it to seep. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 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. |
| 73500 mi US $100 |
Exhaust workshop light went on. Intake flapper motor replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $100 |
One oxygen sensor malfunction. Warranty company authorized replacing both. Engine and transmission dropped to repair. Fixed and Touareg functioning normally. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 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 |
| 85700 mi US $2700 |
Thermostat going bad. replaced it together with water pump and full 80,000 mile maintenance |
| 87000 mi US $1516 |
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. |
| 190000 mi | My timing belt broke and bent valves and broke guides. i had new heads, timing belt and water pump replaced. The mechanic didn't do the job correctly on timing and cleaning up metal fragments and fragments went throughout my motor. |
| 94100 mi US $1600 |
Fuel pump replaced |
| 73000 mi US $908 |
Water pump failed - covered by extended warranty. Had 80k belts/therm replaced while engine was apart for $908 |
| 115000 mi US $400 |
replace timing belt, water pump, thermostat, drive belt |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Cooling System thermostat was stuck and would cause the system to overheat. The dealer also discoved another leak in the cooling system, replaced the hose, replaced coolant. Also fix oil drain plug issue as PO had over tightened plugs, put in new plugs. |
| 49000 mi US $30 |
replaced #3 spark coil |
| 55000 mi US $1900 |
Overheat warning, due to sticking thermostat |
| 68000 mi | leaking cam seals replaced coolant temp sensor replaced |
| 76000 mi US $70 |
Intake runner flap shafts jammed, broken plastic rods to vacuum motors. Took assembly apart, cleaned and replace broken control rods. |
| 84300 mi US $75 |
Replaced crankcase vent valve to solve high oil consumption issue(quart per 1000 miles). |
| 85000 mi US $60 |
Replaced N112 valve due to broken plastic hose connection |
| 86000 mi | repaired gruven parts manifold control arm with broken plastic bushing. Part has lifetime warrantee. |
| 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 $26 |
Cyl. 1 spark coil failed. Replaced. |
| 101000 mi | Replaced failed pcv valve. |
| 108700 mi US $2200 |
Replaced both fuel pumps due to clogged filter. Replaced Valve cover gaskets and cam seals. |
| 119600 mi US $300 |
no crank no start |
| 122000 mi US $1500 |
Cam position sensor and cam tensioner |
| 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. |
| 135000 mi | MIL on. Cylinder 5 misfire. Cleaned fouled plug. |
| 142000 mi US $500 |
Both catalysts replaced due to flex pipe exhaust leaks |
| 110000 mi US $1600 |
Both fuel pumps total failure while visiting relatives in Chicago. Car needed towing and repair. |
| 129800 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 | Radiator fan and control module fail |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 118000 mi US $750 |
new fuel pump new down pipe |
| 49600 mi C $140 |
Coil pack for # 6 cylinder. Dealer fixed in an hour. |
| 113460 mi | There are several warning lights on that I have just learned to live with 1) Check engine - which is the catalytic converter |
| 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. |
| 69440 mi C $1000 |
Main fuel pump failed |
| 108500 mi | engine light on, engine running rough |
| 61000 mi US $2500 |
Leaking catalytic converter, replaced front catalytic converter. |
| 49600 mi | Cat converters caused fault in systems checks. VW changed under extended warranty on this item |
| 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. |
| 140000 mi US $350 |
Secondary Water Pump was leaking and replaced. Clean and replace gasket around thermostat which was leaking |
| 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. |
| 120000 mi US $530 |
LH Fuel pump quit. Replace LH fuel pump & check electrical system. Replaced battery. |
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