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2006 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (2%)

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

124000 mi

US $400

Warning system reported engine fault every time windshield wipers turned on. Problem isolated to short in windshield wiper stalk. Replacement part ordered but not yet installed. Problem hasn't recurred. Maybe process of troubleshooting fixed short.

70000 mi US $100	The horn stopped working, almost no sound.
103000 mi US $150	"Flaps" for the A/C and ventilation were "throwing a code" which resulted in the A/C being unavailable. Codes were reset, tested, and A/C now works. Note that A/C was non-functional, but ventilation fans were running correctly.
106000 mi US $85	Water leaked into the passenger side footwell from the A/C drain system. An independent repair location in Denver checked all drains for all systems, and cleared a blockage for the A/C with approximately 1 L of stopped up water.
113000 mi	A/C system has "valves" that direct heat or cold through the ducts. The flapper/"valve" would not re-set for A/C season, so no cold air, despite a properly charged system. Reset was achieved through the computer interface by the dealer.
117000 mi US $125	A/C recharge was done in early March and the a "reset" of flapper valves that were in fault mode was required (subject of this note).
125000 mi US $80	"Flapper valve" reset - previous entries on this car - was required to anable A/C to work.

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82000 mi

US $75

Replaced headlight control unit

66500 mi US $120	Faulty ground connection.
70100 mi US $430	Replaced one defective headlamp and replaced other old headlamp.
69000 mi US $540	Battery replacement.
74000 mi US $500	Intermittent ground, battery dead after one week of nonuse. Testing to locate ground and replaced battery under warranty.