2005 Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2005

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

119000 mi

US $16
Replaced wheel center caps to get car ready to sell. 3 had fallen off. VW dealer wanted $ 40 EACH. I got a set of 4 from eBay for $16 including shipping. Quality is fine! 
38000 mi Replaced second door handle. Faulty door handle found on previous service to replace another door handle. Part had to be ordered and then painted locally, so repair was delayed about one month. 
80500 mi

US $125
Had to have the sunroof drains cleared of debris 
46000 mi

US $50
The drain for the A/C stopped working properly 
48000 mi

US $75
Air conditioner drain hose leaking water into the cabin 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

91900 mi

A $1100
Left hand side footwell carpet wet 
124000 mi LHS front footwell carpet wet. Removed liner from wheel arch and accessed rubber valve to allow drainage of windscreen runnoff etc. Removed roof rack strips and added sealant around screw holes then replaced 
68200 mi The small dash storage bin, lid came loose and was jamming all the time, took it out, dismantled it, found and fixed problem, saved myself about $300. Required use of Soldering iron to remould a broken piece of plastic holding spring mechanism. 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg Body Problems

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