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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Volkswagen Touareg

Engine not specified

105400 mi

$12000
AC not working,  Wiper back window not working, 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

29000 mi Replaced the door lock Kessy module. It was draining the battery. 
34000 mi Had to replace keyless entry door handle. Diagnosed a second bad door handle at this time and have ordered the part for subsequent install. 
46000 mi

US $140
Replaced battery 
46000 mi

US $75
Replaced Xenon headlight bulb. I did this myself and paid $75 for the bulb. Easy job since entire headlamp assembly is easily removed and repair can be done on the workbench. 
51000 mi

US $60
Bi-Xenon headlamp burned out. Dealer agreed to submit out of warranty claim for part, and I paid for labor ($60). 
145000 mi

US $2000
authorized service are all lying is never too expensive parts of America by taking this car VW 
116000 mi

US $180
Yes it took 3+ hours to replace the battery. It's located under the driver's seat & those damned 12-point mounting bolt heads stripped. Had to drill two of them out then drilled,re-tapped and replaced old bolts with larger machine cap bolts. 
118000 mi Window regulator 
119000 mi

US $29
Passenger HID headlight failed. Swapped it with drivers side bulb to eliminate chance of a bad ballast. VW stealer wanted >$260 for a single bulb, local parts stores wanted $ 150-200 for a single bulb. I ordered two (so color temperatures matched) from eBay for <$30 including shipping. They work fine. 
97340 mi

C $50
Kessy components failed on front driver’s side handle. Attained used door handle, repainted and replaced existing handle 
67300 mi

US $330
The A/C blower was changed 
78500 mi

US $1500
Airbag sensor in seat failed. 
81300 mi

US $150
Original Battery sounding weak, replaced. Had to schedule a full day because the driver seat needed to be removed to make the change. 
82000 mi "Check Lights" error on dash. Mechanic said it was the rear fog lights, but this car does not have fog lights. Faulty reading by computer. Cleared Code - 1 day at the shop! 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

64480 mi

$200
Blower unit for AC had some components repaired after the motor stopped running 
53000 mi

US $50
Random airbag light was attributed to the "passenger airbag off" light. The light malfunctions and triggers the airbag fault system....replaced the light and assembly....fixed. one tell tale sign is if the passenger airbag light goes di 
95480 mi

¤2400
Air Conditioning system stopped working - emitting hot air. Compressor was damaged, needed to be replaced. Successfully replaced with genuine from similar car damaged in accident (genuine from dealer was too expensive) 
72000 mi

US $200
Replaced speaker in instrument panel 
52000 mi

US $300
A design defect in a wiring harness caused a fault in the air bag circuit. 
58000 mi A second attempt at repairing an airbag wiring harness was required to complete the original repair. 
77000 mi

US $165
First battery replacement after 10 years of use. 
82000 mi intermittent false readings from temp sender 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

112220 mi

€150
Battery replaced, not aware when last was, if ever 
114080 mi

€480
Starter motor replaced 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

95480 mi

$1000
AC compressor. 
100440 mi

$200
Xenon hid replacement 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

138000 mi

US $40
headlight change 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg Electrical Problems

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