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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 153 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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| Volkswagen Touareg in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010104000 mi | 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. 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. Rear hatch hydraulic arms do not hold door open any more. Did not pay to fix. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Mar 201291000 mi | Failed drive shaft. Center bearing support failed. At less than 150 miles the center bearing support on the drive shaft failed again. Drove to the shop with an extensive vibration. | ||
| Apr 201291000 mi | After driveshaft was replaced a second time we had a noise up front in the transfer case. Got rid of the car. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Colorado, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Feb 200983000 mi | Tire pressure sensor calibrated. | ||
| Jun 200988000 miUS $727 | HVAC blower makes noise and doesn't blow air. Replaced. | ||
| Oct 200994000 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. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 200960000 mi | power loss, dealer searching for answer. Something to do with turbo boost. Perhaps waste gate control, TBD. | ||
| Sep 201080000 miUS $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. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in California, United States May 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010US $100 | Exhaust workshop light went on. Intake flapper motor replaced. Broken dip stick tip E-brake damper replaced. E-brake would not retract completely with one pull. | ||
| Mar 201078000 miUS $100 | Keyless entry not working. Kessey module replaced and upgraded. | ||
| Apr 201190300 miUS $250 | Water leak when tailgate raised after wash or rain. Drain part replaced with redesigned one. Problem fixed. Blinking zenon headlight. Bad wire harness. Replaced with new headlight module. | ||
| Jun 201192000 miUS $100 | One oxygen sensor malfunction. Warranty company authorized replacing both. Engine and transmission dropped to repair. Fixed and Touareg functioning normally. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Washington, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201178000 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 | ||
| Sep 201294000 miUS $202 | L headlight control module showed fault code when scanned with VCDS. Module replaced under extended warranty air suspension system allowed front end to fully drop. Rear remained at 'normal' position. | ||
| Apr 201398500 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2013101700 miUS $100 | Dreaded 'driveshaft thumping' happened. Confirmed center Ujoint bearing carrier rubber mount had failed. New driveshaft ass'y ordered under extended warranty. This is a common and expected issue on all Touaregs of this vintage. | ||
| Sep 2013105000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2015121000 mi | My Touareg has a bad switch so that the rear hatch window no longer opens. | ||
| Mar 2016124000 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 | ||
| Feb 2017135000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2017135000 miUS $1969 | The original technician did not correctly tighten the -4- bolts that attach the subframe when completing the September 2013 repair that involved removing the engine. The dealer refused to pay for more than half of the repair to the damaged threads and paid for none of the resulting wear damage to the tires (new tires were required and were purchased by customer) | ||
| Oct 2017137000 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. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in South Africa Dec 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015R 9000 | DRIVE SHAFT | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 200874400 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
| Volkswagen Touareg in Michigan, United States Jul 2012 - May 2018 | |||
| Oct 201275500 miUS $1230 | Broken center bearing, driveshaft u-joint also not moving properly. Replaced full driveshaft assembly. | ||
| May 201385700 miUS $2700 | Thermostat going bad. replaced it together with water pump and full 80,000 mile maintenance | ||
| Jun 201387000 miUS $1516 | A/C not working properly. Dealer found venting not operating properly yellow warning light. dealer found problem with air intake seals | ||
| May 2014100600 miUS $1015 | Right from flex pipe rusted out. Replaced with unit containing new right front Cat and flex pipe. | ||
| Oct 2014102500 miUS $500 | Horn not working - Replaced both horns; GPS getting lost - replaced GPS antenna | ||
| Jun 2017139000 miUS $1000 | replaced both headlights bulbs (one was burned out) plus 1 ballast | ||
| Jul 2017139000 miUS $600 | Transmission has significant jerks when shifting, particularly between 4 and 5. As start, shop checked and replaced, fluid and checked systems. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Feb 201394100 miUS $1600 | Fuel pump replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Minnesota, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Nov 201067500 miUS $75 | squeaking drivetrain. Lubrication only. | ||
| Apr 201170500 miUS $1200 | Tire Pressure sensors replaced | ||
| Jan 201278000 miUS $95 | replace headlight, expensive xenon bulb Airbag light, only reset. If it occurs again, the sensor will be replaced at a much higher cost. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Colorado, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 201172000 miUS $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. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Connecticut, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 20142014000 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. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in California, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200872000 mi | Tire Pressure Monitoring System Fault, all four tire sensors replaced, TPMS computer replaced under warranty | ||
| May 200875000 mi | TPMS Sensors again | ||
| Sep 200877000 mi | TPMS Sensor errors, keyless entry computer faults. Keyless entry computers replaced, key reprogrammed, all under warranty | ||
| Dec 200878000 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 | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in New Jersey, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201698750 miUS $250 | Headlight keeps burning out bulbs | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Oregon, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016122000 miUS $4000 | ABS fault | ||
| Jan 2017126000 mi | TPMS error message | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in California, United States Oct 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 2016190000 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. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201073000 miUS $908 | Water pump failed - covered by extended warranty. Had 80k belts/therm replaced while engine was apart for $908 | ||
| Oct 201074000 miUS $600 | Side impact Airbag was malfunctioning. Replaced entire unit. | ||
| Jan 2011US $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. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Washington, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201573300 miUS $100 | requires removal of entire assembly | ||
| Sep 2018107000 miUS $200 | Vacuum system replacement | ||
| Oct 2020115000 miUS $400 | replace timing belt, water pump, thermostat, drive belt | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Minnesota, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jun 2011110000 miUS $1600 | Both fuel pumps total failure while visiting relatives in Chicago. Car needed towing and repair. | ||
| Jan 2014128000 miUS $790 | Replaced the blower motor and installed a new battery | ||
| Feb 2014129000 miUS $710 | Fuel pump failed, replaced both pumps approx 2 years earlier. Has cost me over $2000 in fuel pump replacement/repair costs to date. | ||
| Jan 2015US $900 | 3rd battery in less than a year. Something is seriously wrong with this vehicle. Radiator fan and control module fail | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Missouri, United States Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Feb 200875000 miUS $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 | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Texas, United States Jun 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 200870000 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. | ||
| Dec 200875000 miUS $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. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Jan 201049000 miUS $30 | replaced #3 spark coil | ||
| May 201055000 miUS $1900 | Overheat warning, due to sticking thermostat wet passenger side floormat, due to clogged A/C evaporator drain. | ||
| Jun 201056000 mi | Bulb out warning came on. All lights worked fine. Warning has not reappeared since visit to dealer | ||
| May 201166000 miUS $2400 | keyless entry and locking did not work. Replaced driver door handle and rear hatch handle assemblies Driver sunvisor flops down. Replaced sunvisor TPMS batteries dead. Replaced TPMS sensors in all four wheels. Keyless entry failed again and control module was replaced. | ||
| Nov 201168000 mi | Headlight not working leaking cam seals replaced coolant temp sensor replaced | ||
| May 201272100 miUS $400 | Water leak at headliner-front. Sunroof drains clogged. Drains were cleared Front right parking sensor, triggering random alerts. | ||
| Oct 201275200 mi | parking brake warning light stayed on | ||
| Dec 201276000 miUS $70 | Intake runner flap shafts jammed, broken plastic rods to vacuum motors. Took assembly apart, cleaned and replace broken control rods. | ||
| Apr 201484300 miUS $75 | Replaced crankcase vent valve to solve high oil consumption issue(quart per 1000 miles). | ||
| May 201485000 miUS $60 | Replaced N112 valve due to broken plastic hose connection | ||
| Jun 201486000 mi | repaired gruven parts manifold control arm with broken plastic bushing. Part has lifetime warrantee. | ||
| Nov 201492000 miUS $2800 | Missing under load. Secondary air code and cat efficiency code. Bank one cat fried and needed new combi valve leaking. | ||
| Dec 201493000 miUS $26 | 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. Cyl. 1 spark coil failed. Replaced. | ||
| May 2015101000 mi | Replaced failed pcv valve. | ||
| Jul 2015108700 miUS $2200 | Replaced both fuel pumps due to clogged filter. Replaced Valve cover gaskets and cam seals. | ||
| Jun 2016119000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 2016119600 miUS $300 | no crank no start | ||
| Dec 2016121000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 2017122000 miUS $1500 | Cam position sensor and cam tensioner | ||
| Dec 2017129000 miUS $300 | Replaced 2 corroded tire valve stems. | ||
| Apr 2018131000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2018135000 mi | MIL on. Cylinder 5 misfire. Cleaned fouled plug. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 200955000 miUS $1303 | Driveshaft center support bearing failed - driveshaft replaced. Auto transmission valve body replaced - rough downshift problem. Parking sensor replaced | ||
| Feb 201166000 miUS $314 | Alternator failure - replaced. | ||
| Nov 201174000 mi | Front parking sensor replaced. | ||
| Jun 201279000 miUS $150 | prop shaft replaced | ||
| Sep 201396000 miUS $100 | Battery replaced | ||
| Apr 2017142000 miUS $500 | Both catalysts replaced due to flex pipe exhaust leaks | ||
| Sep 2017152000 miUS $1500 | Front differential rebuilt | ||
| Nov 2017154000 miUS $250 | Rear brakes. New rotors (first new set), pads (third set) | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Jul 201178800 miUS $1200 | headlight motor not working, $500 blower motor replaced, $700 | ||
| Apr 201290200 miUS $800 | Driveline severe "clunk" when downshifting from 5th to 4th. Common problem for these cars, according to the internet. Locked in 3rd gear | ||
| Sep 2012103000 miUS $250 | Trailer lights stopped working | ||
| Nov 2012103000 mi | Intermittent check engine light. Repair estimate $1,000. Have allready spent $5k on repairs this year. Traded car in on 2012 touareg. For $7k. Kept the car 1 year too long. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Kentucky, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Oct 200963000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 201067256 miUS $479 | Water leaking underneath driver side carpet and rear passenger carpet driver side. wires were damaged traced and found error replaced wire. 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. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in New Jersey, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 200936000 mi | parking brake handle came off | ||
| Aug 201150200 miUS $520 | replaced parking brake handle, wheel alignment. radiator flush oil/filter change | ||
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200822320 miC $250 | Headlight | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Ohio, United States Jul 2008 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 201461000 miUS $2500 | Leaking catalytic converter, replaced front catalytic converter. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201049600 miC $140 | Coil pack for # 6 cylinder. Dealer fixed in an hour. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201698000 miUS $1100 | Replaced main driveshaft. Driveshaft universal joint bearings wore out. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017111600 miC $700 | The steady bearing that supports the drive shaft. Located about half way between front axel and rear axel | ||
| Feb 2018113460 mi | Regular oil change. However told brakes need replacing. There are several warning lights on that I have just learned to live with 1) Check engine - which is the catalytic converter 2) Air Bag warning light - likely wiring issue under drivers seat | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Colorado, United States May 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 2017118000 miUS $750 | new fuel pump new down pipe | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Wisconsin, United States May 2008 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Jun 200848000 miUS $95 | Tire pressure monitoring sensor failed. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Oregon, United States May 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2013115000 miUS $980 | Main drive line CV joints failed and center support bearing too. | ||
| Nov 2013116700 miUS $921 | TPMS system not working due to bad sensors. | ||
| Jan 2015118800 miUS $530 | LH Fuel pump quit. Replace LH fuel pump & check electrical system. Replaced battery. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201047120 miC $700 | center carrier bearing on drive shaft | ||
| Jan 201149600 mi | Cat converters caused fault in systems checks. VW changed under extended warranty on this item | ||
| Jun 201151460 mi | TPMS sensors & module replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Dec 201086180 miC $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? | ||
| Jun 201193000 miC $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. | ||
| Aug 201194240 miC $1250 | ABS light on. Dealer diagnosed as failed electrical motor in the rear differential. Brutally expensive part. | ||
| Dec 201199200 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. | ||
| Mar 2012102300 miC $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? | ||
| Sep 2012111600 miC $1175 | Main fuel pump went. It was recommended both pumps be replaced at the same time. About $375 per pump and labour. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Minnesota, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2009 | |||
| Dec 200864000 miUS $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. | ||
| Feb 200966000 mi | Tire pressure sensors. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Wisconsin, United States May 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Aug 2010150820 miUS $13 | Changed low beam lamp. Changed low beam lamp | ||
| Nov 2010157000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2011184000 miUS $996 | Replaced 4 oxygen sensors | ||
| May 2012190200 miUS $950 | radiator fans kept running for an extended period of time after engine was shut off. | ||
| Aug 2012196000 miUS $700 | Check engine light. Rough running. | ||
| Sep 2012196000 miUS $100 | Valve stems leaking due to corrosion of wheels. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Florida, United States May 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201481000 miUS $2045 | The rear drive shaft support bearing failed in Canada new shaft 1500 +15 % tax labor 4h x $80.0 total 2045.0 In the US, new shaft $650.00 rebuilt shaft 350.00+labor, replace bearing only $95.00 Bearing or rebuilt shaft non in Canada | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in California, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200962000 miUS $1000 | Tire monitoring alarm fault. Don't want to spend anymore money on this problem without a fix. Brake light kept coming on; alarm and light indicator. The generator was not putting out enough voltage, replaced it. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Connecticut, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201183000 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. | ||
| Sep 201187000 miUS $350 | Tire pressure sensors replaced. Batteries were no longer working. | ||
| Jan 201290000 miUS $1787 | Replaced Both Catalytic Converters. I purchsed after Market Converters ($583 for Both vs $2600 VW ) Labor to Install $848. The $1787 includes converters. Plus One Head light Bulb. | ||
| Feb 201294000 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. | ||
| May 201297700 miUS $484 | Brake sensor was giving a false alarm on the status of the Braking system | ||
| Jul 201298800 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 | ||
| Aug 2012100300 miUS $872 | Warning light for 4 wheel drive Part # OAD-341-601C motor replaced Part 489.60 | ||
| Feb 2014125000 miUS $459 | Tire Pressure indication Sysytem J502 control module | ||
| Jul 2014131000 miUS $1500 | Center support bearing failed, This makes replacing the drive shaft necessary | ||
| Aug 2014131700 miUS $386 | Wire harness to Driver side headlight had a worn spot no lights | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013138000 miUS $1000 | replaced transfer case, from popping noise | ||
| Jul 2013140000 miUS $350 | Secondary Water Pump was leaking and replaced. Clean and replace gasket around thermostat which was leaking | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 201069440 miC $1000 | Main fuel pump failed | ||
| Jun 201181840 miC $1650 | Hard downshifting of trans, had fluid and filters changed, will likely need computer reflash. Failure of driveshaft steady bearing requiring driveshaft replacement. | ||
| Mar 2013108500 mi | engine light on, engine running rough | ||
| Apr 2013108700 miC $1000 | TPMS sensors with dead batteries causing valve stems to corrode and tires lose air. | ||
| Sep 2013110980 miC $830 | replace malfunctioning valve body, supplied dealer with after-market component. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Volkswagen Touareg in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200839060 mi | Battery died, replaced by dealership under warranty. Replaced wipers, and some interior trim at the same time, no charge. | ||
| Apr 200839680 mi | Driveshaft support bearing noisy, driveshaft ordered. TSB for whistling mirrors assesed and parts ordered. TSB for a pillar trim assessed and parts ordered. Installed new driveshaft. Installed mirror wings to stop whistling. A-pillar trim backordered. | ||
2003.5 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in South Australia, Australia Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201160760 miA $200 | Failed Driveshaft Bearing (known problem and expected around this mileage). Part not available from VW (they wanted $2,200 for a complete tailshaft assembly), I've ordered the bearing online (overseas) and awaiting it to arrive. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Victoria, Australia Mar 2010 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Nov 2010148800 miA $5500 | timing chains loose and rubbed groove in part that then needed to be replaced ($1900), timing chains out meant that computer could not tune so huge fuel bills and rough running, idling. Sold vehicle | ||
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