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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (21%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (7%)

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Chart based on 14 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

38000 mi

US $800
Front wheel bearing. 
105400 mi

$12000
problem with steering servo 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

80000 mi

US $400
Endlinks and sway bar bushings replaced. 
165800 mi

US $200
Our on board computer advised us there was a "Steering Default Workshop" error. Dealer quoted $2400 for new steering column. Independent fixed it for $200 by repairing a section of wire harness that had broken at the Firewall and column. 
175900 mi

US $1200
Also, the Steering control arm on passenger side was replaced 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

136400 mi

A $1000
LHS passenger front upper control arm 
88660 mi

¤4000
When steering is full lock, a loud hammering sound is heard from the front wheels. They said it is positioning motors, but they will do some reprogramming first to see if that fixes it. It didn't, so now will take back. 
94860 mi

¤3700
After doing a software flash 3 times, finally decided to replace the Positioning Motor. Been driving for a few days and problem has not recurred. 
58780 mi

$1000
Replaced the compressor for air suspension. Also replaced the air suspension valve unit. All four wheel brakes were also replaced. 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

148300 mi Broken nsr Road spring 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

76260 mi

€300
Steering arm loose, car failed NCT test. Repaired (part replaced) by mechanic & then passed test 
114700 mi

€900
Front lower wishbones replaced 
119660 mi

€1000
Steering rack replaced 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

108320 mi

$2000
AIR suspension failed 

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg Suspension Problems

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