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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 17 repairs.
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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

31000 mi Warranty replacement of turbo charger, waste gate stuck open caused engine light 
29140 mi Check engine light came on. Scanned P0299 turbo under boost. Dealer said turbo wastegate was stuck open, need new turbo. Turbo, diverter valve and all plumbing replaced under warranty. 
22000 mi CEL light. Extreme carbon build up due to direct injection design. Parts replaced under warranty but problem was not corrected as VW considers extreme carbon build up at 22k miles to be a maintenance issue, regardless of cause. 
10520 mi MIL on. OBD II codes indicated bad turbocharger boost sensor. VW technical service bulletin advised turbo wiring harness be replaced. Wiring harness replaced. 
36736 mi Rough idle and check engine light. Next day, car would not start. A screen had broken inside engine front cover and jammed in the camshaft adjuster. Replaced camshaft adjuster carrier bracket. Repair covered under powertrain warranty. 
94763 mi

C $2781
Turbocharger waste gate linkage seized, resulting in low boost. Replaced turbo/intake manifold assembly 
36040 mi Turbo replaced under warranty, was underperforming and engine light was on. Boost issue. 

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine Problems

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