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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 158 repairs.
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50300 mi US $85 |
Premature dead battery Misc computer features no longer worked after service |
| 60000 mi | Battery failed after 6 months |
| 21700 mi | #1 Problem: Headlight stays open even though the key was pulled out of the ignition key. This makes the battery totally drain that needs a booster to run the engine. Rough idling they say change the spark plug but the problem is still ther |
| 82000 mi US $500 |
Faulty hatch lock |
| 71500 mi US $50 |
Clock spring snapped in steering column, setting off airbag light and rendering steering wheel controls inop. |
| 74000 mi US $50 |
Infotainment system failed, removed and replaced. |
| 82100 mi | Head unit froze |
| 53320 mi C $350 |
Replace bulbs for right xenon headlights. |
| 70680 mi | A/C compressor replacement. |
| 27000 mi | The fan used to circulate air in the passenger cabin failed and was replaced under warranty. |
| 34000 mi | The dealer replaced the fuse box due to an electrical malfunction. |
| 41500 mi US $200 |
Replaced active lighting bulb |
| 30000 mi | Faulty fuse or wire caused multi-function display to list all exterior bulbs on the right-hand side of the car as "out". Dealer, under warranty, replaced a fuse block and several "burned" fuses. |
| 35000 mi | The voice-activation button on the steering wheel only dials the last number manually dialed (does not activate voice control of the phone). Dealer says this button is faulty. VWoA says they'll cover the cost out-of-warranty. |
| 50000 mi US $27 |
Blown headlight. This model year uses low beams as DRLs, meaning they are on all the time. Burned out too quickly. Also, my battery died 2 days later. And the contacts of each bulb showed burn marks (always a bad sign)... |
| 76000 mi US $150 |
Air was always moist inside the air and you had to run the AC to see out the window. Turns out although I cleaned out tree debris at the top of the mesh next to the front window, the holes in the mesh were so big a lot of tree debris could fall into it. Cleaning it out required undoing clips, taking the mesh up. Several handfuls of debris was removed. |
| 26000 mi US $130 |
Battery dead, replaced |
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43000 mi | Washer Fluid Sensor wasn't reading full fluid tank |
| 37200 mi C $300 |
Changed windshield wipers motor |
| 41000 mi US $400 |
Faulty fuse box was causing a headlight, a tail light, and the license plate light to go out. Dealer said not an uncommon problem with this car. |
| 83700 mi C $700 |
Replaced battery, was no longer holding a charge. |
| 102300 mi C $250 |
Car would not start in below zero temp. Replaced battery. |
| 19000 mi | Cell phone occasionally won't connect to carrier. My scan indicates faulty antenna, dealer will change radio. I don't think this will solve the problem. |
| 25360 mi $100 |
Replaced the battery. |
| 29760 mi | Melted Fuse. Recall. |
| 53940 mi $150 |
Alternator: replaced diode bridge and voltage regulator |
| 10300 mi | Sensors indicating airbag, esc, AWD, ABS etc, not working. |
| 9000 mi | False positive on several sensors. Repaired during routine maintenance |
| 23700 mi | Five indicator lights would turn on randomly. This has occurred since it was new. I finally convinced them to fix it. It required a new ABS module and a wiring harness |
| 64000 mi US $350 |
The lights that turn on when you use your turn signal burned out. What a waste on technology. Also did the 60,000 mile maintenance |
| 30000 mi US $38 |
adaptive headlight bulb burnt out |
| 46000 mi | EVL module drew down battery so car would not start. Fixed with software update |
| 1240 mi | Headlight stays on even ignition is off and the key is pulled. Dealer replaced the light module covered by warranty. Took a total of three days until parts arrived. No service loaner! Car was about 2200km and less than two months old. |
| 5580 mi | Keyless entry remote isn't working. Typical VW problem! Remote being reprogrammed. |
| 18600 mi | Car's information display shows 13 different light bulbs are out. Thought it was the lighting module that was replaced back in 2011 but it is melted fuse and fuse box this time! Dealer replaced both items under warranty. |
| 40380 mi | The dealer should change under warranty the Fuse box, because presented failures, burned the fuses, and the lamps. |
| 53940 mi C $352 |
reluctant to start, rough idle, and catalytic converter light came on. dealer ran diagnostic tests, replaced battery and rechecked for catalytic codes; and concluded they were triggered by battery failure (5 years old) |
| 620 mi | Change the passenger light harness. 4 hours of work under warranty. Light was not working at delivery. Change the passager light harness. 4 hours of work under warranty. Light was not working at delivery. |
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 15000 mi £239 |
Satnav aerial faulty. Replaced. |
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 38000 mi | Manuf left wiring laying on steering column and wore through to and broke one wire and shorted another |
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