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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 14 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 210hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 34580 mi | Left mirror blinker light was replaced |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | No heat from the passenger side seat heater. Back produces heat - the seat does not. Just over an hour to diagnose. Needs new heating coil. Part on order. |
| 18000 mi | Installed new heater in passenger side seat. Had waited for couple weeks to get |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi | Left lights on and battery died. After jumpstart, windows would not roll up. Dealer had to discharge capacitors by holding positive and negative terminals together. No charge. Completely stupid. |
| 117000 mi US $250 |
Door lock module on drivers door failed |
| 73500 mi US $75 |
Tail light failed due to corrosion of the bulb holder and electrical connector. Required replacement of connector and bulb holder. |
| 86000 mi US $50 |
Wiper motor failed, requiring replacement of the wiper motor and transmission assembly. |
| 58000 mi US $300 |
Electrical rear hatch release failed. |
| 16000 mi | Had a bad odor when the A/C was activated. They replaced the filter and flushed the system. |
| 62000 mi | Bad smell from A/C. Cleaned system and replaced filter at 60K service |
| 2500 mi | An AC hose came adrift from fitting and was rubbed by serpentine belt. The hose was perforated and the refrigerant escaped. Repairs were covered under warranty. |
| 17800 mi | Rear passenger window making a clicking noise, although still operational. Dealer said they replaced window motor. |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 5000 mi | Firmware update to fix no-heat issue |
| 61000 mi US $160 |
Trunk latch needed to be replaced |
| 9000 mi | faulty ground wire, no power to complete right side of vehicle |
| 12500 mi | no elec power on right side of vehicle |
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