

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%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (44%)
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
127000 mi US $90 |
Raspy sound occurs intermittently when under power. Dealer identified a small exhaust leak around exhaust manifold, but would have to remove engine to investigate further. Update: resolved itself. |
47000 mi | Sensor related to diesel engine. Part only $75 but had to R&I transmission. Extended warranty paid $1,800. |
75000 mi US $100 |
Glow plug module and glow plug harness electrical fault generating a "Check Engine" fault.No running problem,but fault could not be initially cleared by dealer.Further diagnostics required with visits to dealer-in process of final repair. |
75500 mi | The problem reported in July required additional repair, but the dealer worked with VW to get the appropriate part(s) to make the repair. It was a subtle and hard-to-diagnose issue that was ultimately resolved. |
115000 mi | Engine check light came on - dealer plugged it in, cleared error, could not find root cause of the error. No further issues since then. |
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
77000 mi US $2000 |
Needed Timing belt and minor fixes $2000 |
109000 mi A $400 |
Glow plugs were replaced. 2 were faulty so full set fitted Intake linkage problem |
115940 mi A $150 |
Hose replaced. The car was in for a service and a leak was noticed. |
128340 mi A $500 |
Replaced both intake manifolds as 1 had cracked although I think the repair shop may have caused it. I replaced both as I got a good price for a pair. 1 had been replaced some years ago by VW dealer. Emission light still on. Car runs as normal. |