| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 325 repairs.
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46740 mi | Ignition switch began making sounds when going over bumps, dealer replaced switch under warranty |
| 22 mi | Drivers side front and rear doors were misaligned from the factory. |
| 7000 mi | Rear washer (reported earlier by another member) should be covered under warrantee. To be repaired. |
| 38014 mi US $120 |
Replace dead Battery had to replace both front headlamp bulbs. |
| 55800 mi C $110 |
Rear wiper nut were corroted and could no longer hold the wiper, had to be yanked out and replaced completely. Bad design to have a piece of plastic holding on to metal screws, for sure it'll break after a while. |
| The rear windshield washer nozzle was clogged and did not spray. The mechanic tried clearing out but it sill didn't spray correctly to VW specs so it was replaced. |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 19000 mi | driver's seat became loose at its mount points and was "rocking" back and forth. very disconcerting. |
| 28200 mi | Right rear window noisy when moving up and down. Question about part necessitated 3 trips before successful repair. |
| 48360 mi C $300 |
Rear wiper broke |
| 26100 mi C $150 |
Fuel trap refuse to open |
| 108500 mi C $700 |
A few days later front Wiper arm shaft assembly seized! Dealer was unable to repair! The whole assembly had to be replace. Very very poor design!!!!!!!!!!!! This problem did a collateral damaged ... my wife change her mind on buying a TDI ! Front Wiper arm shaft assembly seized! Dealer was unable to repair! The whole assembly had to be replace. Very very poor design!!!!!!!!!!!! This problem did a collateral damaged ... my wife change her mind on buying a TDI ! |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27000 mi | wiper connecting arm popped off the ball joint under the panel below the windscreen. Dealer re-attached it. Problem recurs often now, I will have to take it back for more detailed work when weather allows. Window arm popped off ball joint under panel in front of windscreen. The Dealer reattached the wiper arm ball joints but the issue never came back due to no more snow build up below windscreen. |
| 70300 mi | Rear middle seatbelt stuck with seat folded down. Required removal a bottom seatbelt mount bolt to release. |
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