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Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (4%)
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 835 repairs.
Volkswagen Tiguan brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi US $800 |
Brake rotors warped, replace pads and rotors |
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16000 mi US $1200 |
Replace rotors and rebuild calipers |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16500 mi | right front brake caliper sticking causing brake pad to scour disc |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7300 mi | When idling at a stoplight, sometimes the engine/brake will 'catch' itself and the brake pedal depress deeper into the floor. The tech checked it out, couldn't find the problem and deemed it safe. |
| 40000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear brake pads |
| 40000 mi US $160 |
Rotors were badly warped and required replacement. Brake pads required replacement as well. |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 29000 mi | Electronic handbrake failed to disengage manually. On test drive technician found it to be sticking despite showing it was off |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 34580 mi | The rear brake pads had worn down to the metal and damaged the rotors. They were replaced at no cost to me. This happened in February 2016, but I forgot to report it until now. |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $1000 |
Oil change, tire rotation, 4 discs, 8 pads, flush brake fluid |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74000 mi US $500 |
Replacement of prematurely worn rear brakes |
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $750 |
Pads and rotors replaced for first time. |
| 64480 mi C $775 |
Replace rear brakes |
| 47120 mi | ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Position: back left brake sensor |
| 70000 mi US $95 |
Rear pads and rotors replaced. These seem to last about 35k-40k miles between replacements - fronts are still fine and are the original pads and rotors. |
| 84000 mi US $105 |
New front pads and rotors installed by owner. This was replacement of the original pads and rotors, so excellent life from the OEM components. |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5200 mi US $100 |
Brakes allowed car to roll into intersection soon after purchase. Second incident, completely stopped with car in front, brakes let go and car rolled into car in front. |
| 25000 mi | Warning light for parking brake was illuminated. (from dealer report)- faults stored for parking brake switch module. removed and replaced electric brake. console removed and re-installed. |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13000 mi | Problem has not been fixed as the ONLY dealer available is 50 miles away and cannot get it in again for 2 more weeks. "Brake" warning light is on and car is drivable. Seems was an issue with early cars. |
| 60000 mi US $100 |
Brake booster vacuum leak |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39500 mi US $210 |
Electronic Parking Break switch not working. Switch replaced. |
| 60000 mi US $250 |
Brake booster had a leak in the diaphram. Replaced brake booster. |
| 27900 mi C $670 |
Rear Brake assy replace due to uneven wear of brake pad (Less than 2mm) |
| 97960 mi C $350 |
Front brake overdue, light was on and in a very short time the brake pad was on steel to steel. |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60140 mi $140 |
Electronic handbrake switch intermittent fault. Switch replaced |
2008.5 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34000 mi £490 |
Parking brake failure light illuminated. Auto hold not working. Diagnosed as faulty hill hold assist switch caused by faulty ABS unit. |
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