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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%)

Chart based on 44 repairs.
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2006 Volkswagen Touareg engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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. 

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

77000 mi

US $2000
Needed Timing belt and minor fixes $2000 

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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. 

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg Engine Problems

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