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%)

Chart based on 48 repairs.
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2011 Volkswagen Touareg engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 20 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 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

78120 mi

$120
EGR temp sensor malfunction 
81220 mi

$2100
EGR cooler major coolant leakage 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

44000 mi

US $50
Ad Blue System 
64000 mi SCR temperature sensor failed 
60000 mi

US $310
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank heater/temperature sensor needed replacement. 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

77000 mi Had a harness AC cord replaced from the hybrid. 
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. 
64000 mi Car was towed in November. They just kept throwing parts at it. Told me I shouldn't have bought the hybrid. 
64000 mi They never could fix the Touareg Hybrid, so we traded it off. 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV

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

31620 mi

C $909
Water pump started leaking 1 month after warranty expired. 
57740 mi

C $750
Reductant Tank Heater 
25000 mi New Valves and thermostats and water pump. 
102000 mi

US $1100
PCV valve malfunctioned because of a leaky vacuum hose. PCV valve is MOLDED into the valve cover, hence the reason for the expense. Intake had to come off etc.etc. $$$$$$ 
43300 mi

US $100
overheating 
50000 mi Water pump leaking. 
83000 mi

US $1000
Valve cover had a level 2 leak. Replaced valve cover. 
26000 mi Replaced leaking water pump under warranty. 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

52700 mi

$200
replace of the oil filter case gaskets PCV valve replacement 

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2011 Volkswagen Touareg Engine Problems

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