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2010 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2010 Volkswagen Touareg repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Volkswagen Touareg

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Volkswagen Touareg in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
Apr 2016

67980 mi
Oil pressure sensor gave periodic warnings. 

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2010 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Volkswagen Touareg in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
May 2016

125860 mi

C $200
Glow plug replaced Water Pump replaced along with all belts 
Dec 2016

145700 mi

C $550
Front wheel bearing replaced 
Feb 2017

155000 mi

C $1200
Alternator + battery replaced 
Jul 2017

166160 mi

C $1000
Drive shaft center bearing. Known issue with this vehicle 
Dec 2017

187860 mi

C $500
Front brakes 

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2010 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Volkswagen Touareg in New York, United States
Nov 2015 - Jan 2018
Jul 2016

88500 mi

US $100
AdBlue tank rupture/leak Oil high pressure sensor failed 
Volkswagen Touareg in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2017
Nov 2015

74600 mi

US $50
Light on. They replaced the heater for the DEF fluid. 
Mar 2016

86000 mi

US $50
Drive shaft was replaced, was knocking under any load 
Oct 2016

100200 mi

US $220
Passenger door handle would not lock the doors. and needed to be replaced and new one painted. hesitation on hard acceleration Shop said my ball joints needed replaced, and 4wheel alignment Aux fan was not working 
Dec 2016

101000 mi

US $100
Something with adblue tank, one of the jets were bad, and needed to be replaced. 
Volkswagen Touareg in Colorado, United States
Aug 2012 - Aug 2017
Mar 2012

20282 mi
Rear speakers and R/F speaker inoperative. R/R speaker wiring found loose, R/F speaker internal failure. Replaced wiring and speakers. 
Nov 2014

69876 mi

US $218
Homelink transmitter stopped working; diagnosed internal fault, replaced Homelink operating unit. Right rear brake bulb kept burning out. Replaced tail light bulb holder. 
Oct 2015

83426 mi

US $304
dealer found fault for diesel particulate filter differential pressure sensor; replaced pressure sensor G450. 
May 2017

101000 mi

US $1000
MIL came on. Code returned faulty reductant injector and faulty reductant injector circuit. Replaced these parts. In process, dealer found they could not scan the computer with the proprietary VCDS scanner due to an aftermarket radio present; I replaced the aftermarket radio with the factory one, they then found they could not scan the Powertrain Communications Control Module, which was required to troubleshoot the emissions system repair. They found the problem to be a "broken wire" to the PCCM and fixed that also. 
Volkswagen Touareg in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2016

74000 mi

US $175
Replaced carrier bearing. 
Volkswagen Touareg in New York, United States
May 2015 - Dec 2016
Nov 2015

134700 mi

US $350
Replaced both front chassis level sensors for air suspension. 
Jun 2016

152000 mi

US $670
Blower motor in A/C failed. 
Volkswagen Touareg in Florida, United States
May 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

108000 mi

US $2000
Fuel rail and nitrox sensor Exhaust leak in engine bay. This is the 4th time taken for this repair 
Volkswagen Touareg in Delaware, United States
May 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015

83000 mi

US $100
drive shaft bearing gone 
Oct 2016

101000 mi

US $700
Rear tail gate goes up but then comes down and hits people. I was told it was a battery issue, $400 because the battery lives under an electric seat, but the door remains broken and I don’t have faith that the dealer can fix it. 
Dec 2016

120000 mi
Urea tank heater replaced. 
Volkswagen Touareg in South Dakota, United States
May 2015 - Dec 2015
Jun 2015

82000 mi

US $100
the joint in the driveshaft failed 

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2010 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

Volkswagen Touareg in Kentucky, United States
May 2015 - Aug 2016
Apr 2015

49000 mi

US $1
The pipe between the manifold and converter was cracked. The repair was covered under warranty. The pipe between the manifold and converter was cracked. The repair was covered under warrant and the repair cost is unknown. A cost of $1 was added to the required repair cost field in order to save the entry. 
Oct 2015

63700 mi

US $675
Had to replace 2 tire pressure sensors. Also had vehicle serviced at the time, which was included in the repair cost. 
Feb 2016

72000 mi
Emissions system. Crack in Bank 1 converter along mounting flange. Repair covered by warranty, but would be around $1,400 if not. Second time for this repair in 1 year. 

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