2011 Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2011

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

60500 mi

US $1200
Replaced driver side heated seat. 
56000 mi Keyless entry stopped working, rear door handle replaced 
78300 mi Power hatch would stop halfway up and need to be pushed open or closed. Its control unit was reset and now works 
80000 mi Power lift gate would not open or close fully. Would stop part way open and have to be manually opened or closed. Dealer determined lift gate motors had failed and replaced them. VW paid for parts and labor 
19000 mi Still not repaired. VW finally decided that the owner's manual is wrong, and the seats work properly. I still have trouble starting it until the prompt. 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

64000 mi

US $125
Car would just stall when driving. Dealer replaced some parts. CPO covered. Stalling occurred again, and this time low oil indicator. Dealer had to call VW, reflashed computer, and drained oil and weighed, weight new oil and put in car. CPO covered most, but had to pay for early oil change 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

137000 mi

US $350
Battery replacement 
78000 mi

US $100
Problem with folding mirrors and remote control of mirrors. Mechanic was unable to repair and referred to dealer. 
83000 mi

US $1208
Mirror door control module and switch failed. Replaced mirror door control module and switch. 
25000 mi Put in new seat heater 
26660 mi central locking button stopped working 
32860 mi

C $770
Rear Hatch wouldn't rise - changed the module 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

38440 mi

$200
Rear ac blower motor not working. Replace for a new blower motor. 
87420 mi

$50
replace tpms sensor 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg Electrical Problems

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