2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2010

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 147 repairs.
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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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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.

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

41540 mi Rear door handle broke off. 
50000 mi Fuel filler door inaccessible; no emergency opener. Could not refuel. Dealer popped door open, declared it user error (cap tether caught in mechanism). After carefully replacing tether away from mechanism and closing door, door wouldn't ope. Returned to dealer, who declared actuator defective, which we knew all along. 
14880 mi Left hand passenger door handle came apart. Dealer repaired. 
10300 mi After repair, tailgate latch started seizing in cold weather. Two more repair visits & problem still not fixed. Dealer to replace latch next week. 
46780 mi Rear exterior door handle came completely off. Dealer had to reattach. 
5000 mi Leak in washer fluid reservoir 
4000 mi Vehicle inspection found YV open recall for lock cylinder housings. Removed and modified all four lock cylinders on doors. Repair complete. 

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

20000 mi Rear outside passenger door handle popped off. Dealership replaced handle that day, but required another visit to reconnect latch mechanism to handle. Second repair visit lasted 5 hours. 

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Other Problems

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