2008 Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2008

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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.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.

2008 Volkswagen Touareg other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 5 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 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

108820 mi

A $85
Failure of Locking Tounge on Fuel Filler door, unable to determine if failure due to plastic deterioration or an attempted theft of fuel. Sadly the simple plastic tounge not sold separately had to buy entire actuator unit. 
116126 mi

A $1400
Replaced bonnet struts 

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2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

19500 mi seat belt clasp. All work under warranty. 

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2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

87000 mi

US $230
Drivers side outside mirror would not adjust up&down, only side2side. Took an extra day to get the part into the dealership. 
83200 mi

US $12
Rear seat belt guide (again) broke jamming the belt 

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2008 Volkswagen Touareg Other Problems

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