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2008 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Touareg electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 43000 mi | AC would not blow cold, updated software to fix. Satellite radio would consistently lose its stored presets. Satellite radio presets are consistently lost. No trouble code found, so the dealer would not do anything about it. AC would not blow cold, dealer topped off freon. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 97960 mi A $1800 |
Starter was slow to crank or would not crank on first try. The number of attempted cranks increased before a start. Starter failed completely. |
| 108500 mi A $50 |
Insulation in both headlight assemblies falling off wiring. Removed harness from assemblies and re-insulated using heat shrink insulation |
| 20860 mi $750 |
Rear automatic door doesn't open fully. Airbag light was ON due Sam contact in right set buckle(reported by diagnostic computer). |
| 119660 mi A $300 |
Headlight wiring |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 30300 mi US $50 |
An air conditioner component started leaking so it wouldn't blow cold air |
| 63000 mi US $450 |
AC leak and recharge |
| 51500 mi US $50 |
The cruise control stopped working. Dealer said it was from jumping the dead battery. Dealer reset computer and cruise control worked again. |
| 28000 mi | Garage door opener replaced. |
| 50000 mi | adaptive light problem |
| 19500 mi | air bag seat sensor, rear window hatch sensor, |
| 29000 mi US $110 |
Passenger side external rear view mirror inoperable. New motor ordered. Passenger side external mirror motor replaced. |
| 19500 mi US $230 |
Replaced heater blower motor. |
| 39200 mi | Driver door sensor inop, lights do not come on when door opened. Not critical fault ignored for now. Estimate for part $150, will do it sometime. |
| 42000 mi | Driver's side door latch inop. Part $220, labor $0 |
| 67000 mi US $600 |
Replaced passenger airbag sensor |
| 72000 mi US $300 |
Radiator was hit by a rock and punctured. New A/C radiator (includes condenser and desiccant) was installed |
| 32000 mi | Keyless entry did not work. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 89000 mi US $1600 |
Passenger window stopped responding. The switch was only $25, but the repair ended up being $350. Also started seeing a small leak, but it was just a plastic cover, repair was $150. Dealer then called and said they saw other issues ($1100) |
| 89000 mi US $1100 |
Same repair as the one in October, except this time was another switch. This switch was another $1100 |
| 30000 mi | AC compressor replace not for compressor failure, the electronics sealed in the compressor went bad. |
| 100000 mi US $60 |
The horns (both high tone and low tone) we're not functioning. Both we're replaced with aftermarket parts. |
| 103000 mi US $60 |
Horns stopped working again. I guess it is a common problem. The reeds on both the high and low tone horns tend to get water in between them and freeze during cold weather. |
| 112000 mi US $150 |
Horns replaced again. This time with aftermarket units. The sound is not quite what I'd like, but a working horn is better than a non-working one. |
| 112200 mi US $100 |
drivers side view mirror motor failed. Motor was replaced and is working properly once again. |
| 31000 mi | Received airbag warning and was diagnosed as a faulty drivers seat belt connector. Part ordered and installed. |
| 38000 mi | Took Touareg in as the driver door mirror was not functioning. Part had to be ordered. 2nd visit to have the drivers mirror motor installed. Part had to be ordered from prior visit. |
| 39000 mi | Front headlight cornering light displayed an error. Took to dealer and within 2 hours was replaced and on my way home. Would have done the change myself but the Touareg headlights are very difficult, especially with the Xenons. |
| 35000 mi | Both power mirrors not working. Noticed upon dealer delivery. Both power mirror motors were replaced at another VW dealer. |
| 41700 mi | Right "curve" light bulb died. (The light that goes on to illuminate a corner when you are turning). As it was a high-energy bulb it was warranty covered. Waited for the repair and clean, washed car was returned to me after 1 hour/10 min. |
| 75000 mi US $145 |
Left side automatic turning or cornering light. Right side was replaced a couple of years ago. Both were covered under the extended Premier warranty. Pretty sure it takes more than ten minutes to change it out. Left rear brake light went out during the 1900 miles road trip. |
| 78000 mi US $5 |
Right rear brake light went out. Fixed it in less that 1/2 hour total cost of $5.24 |
| 14000 mi | Fixed broken seat belt driver's side. Fixed under warranty |
| 40000 mi | Door sensor failed. Heater blower motor bearing worn |
| 79000 mi | Driver side door latch second time... |
| 98000 mi US $280 |
Replaced hydraulic pump for tailgate. |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Hydraulic liftgate pump worn. Item not available due to internal dispute between VW and supplier. Got a refurbushed one from eBay |
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