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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (2%)
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 92 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (92%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Panoramic sunroof rattle. Diagnosed as incorrectly torqued bolt from factory. All bolts replaced and torqued to spec. |
| 17400 mi | Loose door trim on outside of driver's door. Rear seat rattle that was remedied with new washer. |
| 22000 mi | Constant Rattle from rear passenger seat. Repair consisted of adding foam to parts of seat structure. Repair was unsuccessful as rattle remains. |
| 23100 mi | Rattle from rear seat resolved. Dealer ordered new frame from factory, which fixed the problem. |
| 9000 mi | Small amount of H2O on inside rear window after wash. Dealer shop could not find problem. Gasket ordered |
| 9700 mi | A second trip to take the vehicle in to have the gasket installed on the back gate |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4300 mi | Rear seat area produce rattles and squeaks. |
| 1000 mi | Plastic trim piece on overhead light assembly slightly out of alignment |
| 15700 mi | Sunroof rattle |
| 37000 mi US $120 |
Panoramic sunroof rattle. |
| 41000 mi | Panoramic sunroof rattle. The dealer said there were three tiers of adjustment, progressively more expensive. ollowing the first attempted repair, I paid the dealer to do the second level repair and the rattle abated. |
| 22000 mi | On bumpy, packed snow roads noticed dull rattle coming from steering column area. Dealer confirmed hearing it and spent 3 hours checking the obvious causes, finding nothing. Dealer says rattles are not covered under warranty. |
| 37000 mi | Rattle emanating from either the steering column or suspension |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | The seal was defective on front window. Replaced at no cost. |
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