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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Touchscreen didn't respond to touch. Head unit was replaced.
47000 mi
US $1200
Accuators for right vents not working
5000 mi
Adaptive cruise alignment
2700 mi
Car would not start. Battery fine. Towing company damaged battery, ground cable and front tire while towing car.
10000 mi
Radio/navy system display would flicker for about 10 minutes after first start of the day.
Also, would not switch from night to day display.
VW was contacted, a software update was performed. Dealer could not recreate problem after repair.
The flickering seems to be corrected, but the display still will not switch from night to day at times.
I think the radio/nav head is at fault. Still working with dealer and VW for resolution.
This issue is tough due to the intermittent nature.
36000 mi
Nav system screen flicker reported in spring 2017 now fixed by replacing radio unit
5000 mi
replaced control module part had to come from Germany
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