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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%)
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Touareg engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 30 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
| 42000 mi | Vehicle would not start, had to be towed in. Dealer could not diagnose or fix. |
| 43000 mi | Car towed in a 3rd time for no start issue. Replaced the Access Start Module due to fault 00288. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 132680 mi A $1600 |
Replaced failed EGR Cooler and EGR Valve |
| 153760 mi A $2700 |
Replaced Failed Turbo Charger |
| 161200 mi A $175 |
Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor had failed. |
| 164300 mi | Vehicle began displaying low AdBlue Tank Level. However this vehicle is not fitted with AdBlue. The vehicle also started a countdown time to inhibit restart. Unable to disable or clear conventionally as no option in vehicle controls. Scan performed with VCDS without any success in clearing the issue. Finally resolved by disconnecting the battery and letting it stand for four hours to ensure any volatile memory had cleared. Issue has not returned for past 1,500 km. Exact cause remains unknown. |
| 36580 mi $550 |
Exhaust gas cooler was broken/liking spreading moisture cloud from the exhaust pipes. Loosing coolant liquid level rapidly. |
| 100220 mi A $140 |
Unusual engine noise. Water pump changed |
| 116126 mi A $300 |
Inlet swirl vanes replaced with aftermarket kit |
| 123380 mi A $2100 |
Coolant leaking from EGR Cooler. EGR Cooler, EGR Flap, Gaskets and O rings replaced |
| 96720 mi A $6500 |
Leaking Rear Seal and EGR Valves |
| 97820 mi A $300 |
Sensor for turbo not working, engine light on |
| 318440 mi A $1500 |
Intake sensor passenger side |
| 855600 mi A $1600 |
Have fixed everything replaceable now except Diesel Particulate Filter. Met another owner with same KM as mine and has had no issues except drive shaft. |
| 129580 mi A $2500 |
Transmission fluid and filter change. After change erratic gear changes and gears not engaging. Back to mechanic for reset of computers and now working okay. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 62500 mi US $1000 |
The Thermostat on the heating system had a short circuit due to enginer coolant. The thermostat was replaced and Engine light reset. Additionally, the passenger's side interior blower fan wa replaced due to noisy/squeaky ball bearing. |
| 49000 mi US $350 |
Car would not energize when the key was turned to on position. Towed in. Failed at dealer for 5 days. While mechanic was checking wires, car energized correctly. No issue could be found. Waiting on next failure. |
| 20069 mi | Change out variable intake motors, Change out variable intake motors, air bag seat sensor, rear window hatch sensor, seat belt clasp. All work under warranty |
| 29000 mi | Intake manifold was changed out due to variable intake motor sticking due to cold. |
| 33000 mi | P0171 - Cleaned MAF with isopropyl alcohol, good as new. |
| 38000 mi US $40 |
DTC P0171 recurred. Diagnosed EVAP purge solenoid valve defective. Awaiting the part |
| 38300 mi US $230 |
Replaced oil separator which was triggering a P0171/2 Bank 1 & 2 running too lean. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 59000 mi | 1 coil needed replacement. Dealer said it was one that they normally don't see go out. |
| 37000 mi | -check engine light came on -car ran rough and seemed to hesitate -engine had been cleaned previously and possible dampness could have caused the problem -problem has not recurred |
| 35000 mi | Check Coolant message came on. Was discovered that a coolant hose from the overflow was leaking. Dropped off afternoon of day 1, ordered parts day 2, and was driving the third day. Total of 2.5 days in shop from when we dropped off. |
| 64000 mi US $150 |
Check engine light was on. Dealer diagnosed "misfire". Reset light. |
| 65000 mi | Check engine light came on. Returned to dealer. Dealer said intake needed cleaning. Dealer cleaned and reset light |
| 91300 mi US $600 |
Check engine light came on. Dealer said valves had carbon on them. Removed intake manifold and cleaned valves. |
| 95300 mi US $725 |
Vehicle surging at highway speeds. Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed as a failed secondary fuel pump. Replaced pump and cleared codes. |
| 97700 mi US $500 |
Vehicle surging on highway. Took to dealer and had trouble diagnosing problem. Finally said that an O2 sensor was bad. Replaced O2 sensor, cleared codes. |
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