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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%)
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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (34%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 29 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
| 91000 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. |
| 91000 mi | After driveshaft was replaced a second time we had a noise up front in the transfer case. Got rid of the car. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| R 9000 | DRIVE SHAFT |
| 101700 mi US $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. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 90200 mi US $800 |
Driveline severe "clunk" when downshifting from 5th to 4th. Common problem for these cars, according to the internet. Locked in 3rd gear |
| 103000 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. |
| 75500 mi US $1230 |
Broken center bearing, driveshaft u-joint also not moving properly. Replaced full driveshaft assembly. |
| 139000 mi US $600 |
Transmission has significant jerks when shifting, particularly between 4 and 5. As start, shop checked and replaced, fluid and checked systems. |
| 67500 mi US $75 |
squeaking drivetrain. Lubrication only. |
| 55000 mi US $1303 |
Driveshaft center support bearing failed - driveshaft replaced. Auto transmission valve body replaced - rough downshift problem. |
| 79000 mi US $150 |
prop shaft replaced |
| 152000 mi US $1500 |
Front differential rebuilt |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 81000 mi US $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 |
| 111600 mi C $700 |
The steady bearing that supports the drive shaft. Located about half way between front axel and rear axel |
| 98000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced main driveshaft. Driveshaft universal joint bearings wore out. |
| 115000 mi US $980 |
Main drive line CV joints failed and center support bearing too. |
| 138000 mi US $1000 |
replaced transfer case, from popping noise |
| 81840 mi C $1650 |
Hard downshifting of trans, had fluid and filters changed, will likely need computer reflash. Failure of driveshaft steady bearing requiring driveshaft replacement. |
| 110980 mi C $830 |
replace malfunctioning valve body, supplied dealer with after-market component. |
| 94240 mi C $1250 |
ABS light on. Dealer diagnosed as failed electrical motor in the rear differential. Brutally expensive part. |
| 47120 mi C $700 |
center carrier bearing on drive shaft |
| 100300 mi US $872 |
Warning light for 4 wheel drive Part # OAD-341-601C motor replaced Part 489.60 |
| 131000 mi US $1500 |
Center support bearing failed, This makes replacing the drive shaft necessary |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 39680 mi | Driveshaft support bearing noisy, driveshaft ordered. Installed new driveshaft. |
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