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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%)

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Volkswagen Tiguan electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 150 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

16000 mi Interior microphone broken 

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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19220 mi Check engine light was on. Remote starter no longer worked and radio turned off and on randomly when cold outside. OBD scanner indicated low voltage errors; VW dealership replaced battery. 
19344 mi Follow up from last time. Check engine light was off, but remote starter still didn't work 1/3rd of the time and the radio continued to turn off and on randomly when cold outside. Dealership scanned car and found faulty power supply module that was replaced. All appears to be working fine now. 

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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

3000 mi Front passenger side mirror would not return to set position after tilting down while in reverse. Dealer ran diagnostics that located no faults. Technician re set system problem disappeared so far. 

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

950000 mi replaced defective horn 
200 mi Repaired automatic headlight not turning off in daytime. 

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

2000 mi Moonroof lighting was recalled due to potential short circuiting. Lighting was disconnected and followup repair will be scheduled when a fix is provided. Received a gift card for future repairs. 
9000 mi LED Strips along the skylight were disconnected due to a fire hazard in a TSB. Says VW is working on a fix, but not able to power the LEDs until a fix is engineered. 
21000 mi

US $100
The LED strips along the skyroof were finally fixed. They added an inline fuse. The original recall said these would catch fire in some cases. I did notice that one strip is less bright than the other. Not sure if this was intended to the be the case, but I'm not going to take it back for just that. 
35 mi Automatic lift gate (kick to open) functionality no longer operated. Dealer had to replace the entire sensor loop in the rear bumper as well as the control module for the lift gate in the front of the vehicle. 
23000 mi Audio lock issue 

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2017.5 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

18600 mi Sometimes the right headlight present errors mesages and auto leveling and turning of the light does an auto test. while stopped at a traffic light (example). Reset by turning off the engine, opening the door, then starting the car again. 

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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

35937 mi

US $2233
Radio display frozen- Replaced radio assembly 

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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

29000 mi Bad battery. 
34000 mi

US $15
Windshield washer pump failed. Easy to replace. 

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

30000 mi

US $60
Replaced fuel door actuator 
32000 mi Keep having "keyless entry defective" messages. Intermittent. Seems to work fine. 
30412 mi

US $208
Replace Vehicle Battery. Due weak battery. 

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

1000 mi AC pipe was routed too close to belt from factory. Cut into pipe and entire pipe had to be replaced. Along with new coolant. VW had car for 3 days because of part on order. Gave me good serv and loaner. 
8100 mi a/c directional control on engine start will get stuck directing air toward defrost for about a minute or so. especially on hot days. 
20000 mi directional control gets stuck on engine start and on a hot day will pump air to defrost. switch for light on passenger vanity mirror was defective. would not turn off when mirror closed. but would turn off when mirror opened 1/4" 
38000 mi

US $208
Battery had failed to start car twice previous day. Time for a new battery. Original lasted 2 years, 8 months. Battery is sealed tight, cannot add distilled water, Houston has a hot climate. Replaced with dealer battery. Pricing was fair. 
47000 mi

US $350
XM receiver on factory radio died. Bought a new VW radio w/Nav on sale. Installed myself. 
52000 mi

US $200
Power window switch master. Solenoid for releasing the fuel filter door. Both components failed within a week of each other. Both components required complete replacement. 

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

32840 mi The bluetooth stopped working and had to be replaced. 
8000 mi TPMS system inactive. 
46000 mi Air con was not blowing cold; needed another recharge of system. 
36140 mi Wash fluid indicator light malfunction - always on. Cause was faulty fluid tank, replaced under warranty 
60000 mi

US $300
Starter 

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD

11160 mi Alternator made a loud grinding noise. Replaced under warranty. 
11360 mi

$200
Battery replacement 

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

41800 mi Windscreen wipers turned themselves on & wouldn't switch off. Screen wash failed to work also. Problem intermittent. Dealer couldn't reproduce fault but diagnosis showed circuit failure in water pump which they don't believe. Wipers now work 

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

34580 mi Left mirror blinker light was replaced 

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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 

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

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. 
58000 mi

US $300
Electrical rear hatch release failed. 
117000 mi

US $250
Door lock module on drivers door failed 
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. 
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. 

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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 
29200 mi no elec power on right side of vehicle 

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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

41500 mi

US $200
Replaced active lighting bulb 
50300 mi

US $85
Premature dead battery Misc computer features no longer worked after service 
60000 mi Battery failed after 6 months 
21700 mi #1 Problem: Headlight stays open even though the key was pulled out of the ignition key. This makes the battery totally drain that needs a booster to run the engine. Rough idling they say change the spark plug but the problem is still ther 
27000 mi The fan used to circulate air in the passenger cabin failed and was replaced under warranty. 
34000 mi The dealer replaced the fuse box due to an electrical malfunction. 
71500 mi

US $50
Clock spring snapped in steering column, setting off airbag light and rendering steering wheel controls inop. 
74000 mi

US $50
Infotainment system failed, removed and replaced. 
82100 mi Head unit froze 
53320 mi

C $350
Replace bulbs for right xenon headlights. 
70680 mi A/C compressor replacement. 
76000 mi

US $150
Air was always moist inside the air and you had to run the AC to see out the window. Turns out although I cleaned out tree debris at the top of the mesh next to the front window, the holes in the mesh were so big a lot of tree debris could fall into it. Cleaning it out required undoing clips, taking the mesh up. Several handfuls of debris was removed. 
30000 mi Faulty fuse or wire caused multi-function display to list all exterior bulbs on the right-hand side of the car as "out". Dealer, under warranty, replaced a fuse block and several "burned" fuses. 
35000 mi The voice-activation button on the steering wheel only dials the last number manually dialed (does not activate voice control of the phone). Dealer says this button is faulty. VWoA says they'll cover the cost out-of-warranty. 
50000 mi

US $27
Blown headlight. This model year uses low beams as DRLs, meaning they are on all the time. Burned out too quickly. Also, my battery died 2 days later. And the contacts of each bulb showed burn marks (always a bad sign)... 
82000 mi

US $500
Faulty hatch lock 
26000 mi

US $130
Battery dead, replaced 

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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

25360 mi

$100
Replaced the battery. 
29760 mi Melted Fuse. Recall. 
53940 mi

$150
Alternator: replaced diode bridge and voltage regulator 
10300 mi Sensors indicating airbag, esc, AWD, ABS etc, not working. 
9000 mi False positive on several sensors. Repaired during routine maintenance 
23700 mi Five indicator lights would turn on randomly. This has occurred since it was new. I finally convinced them to fix it. It required a new ABS module and a wiring harness 
64000 mi

US $350
The lights that turn on when you use your turn signal burned out. What a waste on technology. Also did the 60,000 mile maintenance 
620 mi Change the passenger light harness. 4 hours of work under warranty. Light was not working at delivery. Change the passager light harness. 4 hours of work under warranty. Light was not working at delivery. 
53940 mi

C $352
reluctant to start, rough idle, and catalytic converter light came on. dealer ran diagnostic tests, replaced battery and rechecked for catalytic codes; and concluded they were triggered by battery failure (5 years old) 
30000 mi

US $38
adaptive headlight bulb burnt out 
46000 mi EVL module drew down battery so car would not start. Fixed with software update 
1240 mi Headlight stays on even ignition is off and the key is pulled. Dealer replaced the light module covered by warranty. Took a total of three days until parts arrived. No service loaner! Car was about 2200km and less than two months old. 
5580 mi Keyless entry remote isn't working. Typical VW problem! Remote being reprogrammed. 
18600 mi Car's information display shows 13 different light bulbs are out. Thought it was the lighting module that was replaced back in 2011 but it is melted fuse and fuse box this time! Dealer replaced both items under warranty. 
43000 mi Washer Fluid Sensor wasn't reading full fluid tank 
40380 mi The dealer should change under warranty the Fuse box, because presented failures, burned the fuses, and the lamps. 
41000 mi

US $400
Faulty fuse box was causing a headlight, a tail light, and the license plate light to go out. Dealer said not an uncommon problem with this car. 
102300 mi

C $250
Car would not start in below zero temp. Replaced battery. 
19000 mi Cell phone occasionally won't connect to carrier. My scan indicates faulty antenna, dealer will change radio. I don't think this will solve the problem. 
37200 mi

C $300
Changed windshield wipers motor 
83700 mi

C $700
Replaced battery, was no longer holding a charge. 

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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD

15000 mi

£239
Satnav aerial faulty. Replaced. 

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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

38000 mi Manuf left wiring laying on steering column and wore through to and broke one wire and shorted another 

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

73600 mi Sound system/ back up camera 
3000 mi No sound out of entertainment system. (radio, satellite, ipod) Problem could not be replicated, only happens about once every 4-5 months. 
9880 mi Gas gauge misreading. Very poor diagnostic capabilities at this dealership. They even tried to blame me, by overfilling the gas tank. Finally figured out they had to drop the gas tank and reroute a pipe which was incorectly installed. 
42200 mi

US $1000
Car would randomly electrically fluctuate and then shut down. Took to the shop 5 times and issue has still not been resolved. 
46100 mi Dealer kept car for 3 weeks trying to get it to cut off again. Could not get the car to replicate the electrical problem again. They checked all of the ground wires and retightened all. No problems since (fingers crossed!) 
39000 mi

US $100
Various lights (hi/low beam, fog, side, etc on varying sides if the vehicle) would go out and then come back on- happened twice in one month. Dealer replaced the fuse box in the engine compartment and a fuse. 

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

23002 mi EPC came back for 3rd time. Gas Pedal was changed by original dealer that sold me the car, as the problem seems to be related to the throttle system. EPC failure #4. Throttle wire changed as it seemed to be under tension. New cable installed and lengthened to give more slack. 
2300 mi Brought car in for 90-day courtesy check. Told tech that fuel gauge would read empty even if full, sporadicaly and with heavy acceleration. Fuel sensor error code came up and parts ordered. Will replace at a later date. 
4000 mi Fuel gauge would read empty even if full. Replaced both fuel level sensors, and fuel pump removed and re-installed. Tech noted both sensors were shorted out and could see burn marks. No charge. 
5700 mi Fuel gauge reads empty intermittently, even with a full tank. Tech notes state the #3 pin was loose. The #2, 3, and 4 pins were repinned and the fuel pump was re-wired. No problems since then. Audio system did not work when car started. Radio/satellite, bluetooth, and nav guide did not work. Re-started car and still did not work. Did work the next morning. The radio antenna was replaced and has worked ever since. 
10000 mi Audio system not working on occasion. The dealer replaced the whole radio/nav unit. When I picked up the car, I could not hear any sound again. Had to leave the car for another day. The tech found a fault for incorrect coding on the radio unit. They took the long coding from my old radio and changed the new radio coding to match the old one. The audio system works now. 
5200 mi When shifting into reverse, you get the backup camera view. Sometimes shifting into another gear, the NAV would go black, and the only wasy to fix it, was to re-start the car. On 2nd trip in, dealer found an update to the NAV software. 
18000 mi The backup camera would sometimes go black, when reverse was selected. 1st attempt by dealer was an update to the NAV unit. This did not fix the problem. Unit still goes black sometimes, new NAV unit is on order. The backup camera would sometimes go black.1st attempt by dealer was an update to the NAV unit. This did not fix the problem. Unit still goes black sometimes, new NAV unit installed. issue remains, dealer has camera module now on order. 
19000 mi Dealer ordered a new backup camera module, this was installed, and fixed the issue. 
8000 mi iPod only played through passenger side speakers when connected to MDI adapter. MDI adapter replaced. 
56000 mi

US $326
Headlight replaced 
3700 mi They replaced the battery to try and solve my key remote locking malfunction but problem returned after a week. They kept the car an additional 14 days to order, repair, and test the 'Comfort Control Module.' 
1700 mi Navigation system would only work with DVD in the drive. It should download the DVD and be able to run without it. After dealer fixed problem with navigation, new problem with touchscreen appeared. Entire navigation needs to be replaced. 
5140 mi Poor grounding in main electrical system caused sporadic outages of left headlight (while driving), intermittent brake warning lights and low brake fluid warnings, improperly functioning electronic parking brake, failure to "recognize" transmission 
36000 mi Short between 2 wires caused by incorrect routing. Wire insulation repaired and rerouted. 
31000 mi

$300
Problem with adaptive headlights 
23000 mi I turned radio on without starting engine but got a warning that the battery was low and the radio will shut off automatically. Charged battery overnight. Next day, same thing. Took to dealer,they charged it. Problem has not occurred since. 
62000 mi Fuseholder for lights is under recall. Noticed right front and left rear light were out. Just happened to receive letter from VW about the recall. Replaced fusebox no charge. 
68500 mi Cruise Control ceased functioning; error indication. 
70500 mi

US $250
Lift gate lock actuator ceased operating. 
78000 mi

US $250
Fuel door would not latch. Actuator replaced. 
26660 mi Battery needed replacing 
46000 mi

US $310
Fusebox melted and needed to be replaced. VW good willed the parts, I just paid the labor 
62000 mi

US $20
bulb replacements: left front, low beam. License plate lamps. Dealer replaced items no charge. Excellent customer service. 
75000 mi

US $2167
Removed/replaced fresh air blower. Blower hitting against panel 
76250 mi removed fan noise 
13640 mi replaced faulty ignition switch which cause door lock won't flip while key is removed. 
17360 mi Loose connection on battery caused low battery.  losing connection on battery caused low battery. 
620 mi Information display on amplifier intermittently goes blank. Part on order. 
1240 mi Amplifier and Display replaced. 
16120 mi Lights on Radio not working. Radio replaced. 
63740 mi

C $230
Rear right back up light. A 2010 Tiguan requires that the rear bumper be removed to replace a backup taillight. Took a lot more than 10 minutes to do the job. Not the best design. 

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Engine not specified

10540 mi A ground wire attached to the engine control module was not torqued correctly at the factory and was loose causing the vehicle to not start intermittently 

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

29000 mi Faulty relay caused fuse box to overheat and melt 
45000 mi

US $160
Lose power bus between battery and ECU, causing engine stall at low revs. 
60000 mi

US $100
Vent motor / climatronic Window switch 
68000 mi

US $100
seized ac compressor suddenly whilst driving, ground up, metal contamination in as condenser 
69500 mi

US $100
DVD drive on RNS0-510 navigation no longer read - could not update maps. Replaced under extended warranty 
28811 mi Fuse panel had to be replaced. 
37500 mi

US $120
Replace dead Battery had to replace both front headlamp bulbs. 
42000 mi Right front headlight kept going out. Changed light, still didnt work. Changed fuse in engine compartment, worked for a month. Went out again, the entire fuse box in engine compartment melted. Part takes 3 weeks to order. $600.00. 
41000 mi

US $200
Driver xenon headlamp went purple and dim. Replaced both headlamps. 
25000 mi

US $30
rear light went out. replaced but not covered under warranty. 
15000 mi Both seat belt and brake warning lights came on intermittently. Was faulty part. New part, but lights came back. Mechanic didn't realize he had to resest code regardless of correct code showing. Once reset all OK. 
16000 mi one rear brake light out, but still not repaired. Awaiting 20K tune up to do both. 
19000 mi had 20K service so repaired rear brake light at same time. all warranty. 
16100 mi musty odor. they fixed it 
11920 mi A relay went bad that resulted in half of the lights not working. No Right-side (passenger) Low Beam, High Beam, Fog, Front Turn signal, Rear Turn signal, Reverse light. No Left-side (driver) City light, Side Marker. No Brake brightness on either side. 
90000 mi

US $100
Replaced Headlight Bulb. Expensive! 
95500 mi The memory function on the driver's side seat no longer works. Electric adjustment still work. 
73700 mi

US $175
Needed new battery 
59000 mi

US $500
AC hose had leaks in it and needed to be replaced. 
92000 mi

US $750
Squeal and or chirping upon initial startup. Dealer misdiagnosed as s serpentine belt. Replaced the belt and within a week the bearings were squealing more consistently. Took it in and dropped off. Undrivable. Waited a day for the part. Lesson- immediately check alternator once a squeal is noticed. 

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

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

49000 mi

US $170
Flat battery. Replaced battery. 
12500 mi

US $200
Dead battery. 
33480 mi Pass headlight bulb had failed. 
33480 mi Low pressure tire light came on and could not be reset. Dealer reset and rebooted the computer then test drove the car. Warning light then went out. 
59520 mi Nav unit has lost all words and labels on buttons. Basically unit has failed. 
20000 mi Intermittent wipers not working. Faulty tire pressure light. 
2480 mi no heating 
10300 mi tow hitch installed by dealer when new; lights failed to function on trip in september; brought to dealer @ regular service interval; need to bring car back to dealer to diagnose and repair 
33480 mi one speaker broke down 
27000 mi

US $200
Tire pressure mgmt system sensors broke after tires were replaced (2 of 4). Dealer blamed on NTB tire dealer Although problems did not show up until a month or so after tires changed. 
73000 mi

US $16
Headlight burned out after 3 years, owner replaced using aftermarket part 
15000 mi The LFS (turning headlight) warning came on and cornering light stopped working. VW replaced a faulty bulb 
34800 mi

US $150
Battery died - New Battery installed 
50000 mi

US $100
Musty odor from AC when turned on. Dealer thinks it because of spring rain. they cleaned the AC pipes and unit 
89000 mi

US $428
Airbag Light came one. Clock Spring replacement. $117.29 for diagnostics + $175.94 labor + $126 part = $428 
20000 mi satellite radio stopped working. dealer had to order replacement radio/head unit. part did not arrive at dealer until months later. 
118420 mi

C $1200
No more A/C dropped slowly and a taught it was the A145A but it wasn't 
120280 mi

C $500
Whole A/C system change. Pump, Valves, and 145A. Cooling fan controler fail only one fan was working and this cause the A/C to fail earlier Whole A/C system change. Pump, Valves, and 145A. Cooling fan controler fail only one fan was working and this cause the A/C to fail earlier 
72540 mi

$200
Exchange of Bi-xenon bulbs, D1S. 
49300 mi

US $350
Was receiving multiple "malfunction" notices on the care trip computer (little icons showing). Same issue continues to this day... the "dipped beams" that accompany the headlights when making turns continue to fail, both left and right. 
50000 mi

US $300
Special turning headlamp continuously goes out and requires repair (since purchase). 
55000 mi

US $287
Gas headlamp out, exceptionally high replacement cost (bulb itelself is $150). Note for cost of ownership Second gas headlamp went out following month. Another roughly $300 for a headlight. this car is only 4 years old. That's approximately $550 for headlights in 4 years! Ouch. 
7707 mi After tow to dealer, replaced 10a fuse. No reason found for blown fuse. 
9544 mi 10 a fuse had blown again but replaced by driver. Dealer tech identified frayed wires under steering column shorting to ground. Repaired wiring harness. 
48000 mi

US $800
AC stopped working at 40 k miles. Dealer fixed under CPO warranty. Cost $800 if not under CPO. 
12000 mi Can't get all stations since Sirius moved channels. 
17300 mi battery had dead cell both turning lights went out. also replaced housings. 
82000 mi

US $180
The battery froze in the ~ -35 degree weather in northern Wisconsin, and it had to be replaced. 
100000 mi

US $35
Reverse light (driver side) went out. Fan vents stopped blowing hot air on passenger side and rear seat. Took out the fuse and let the system reset it self and it worked again. 
101000 mi The fan venting/channeling system was broken. They needed to replace the entire unit. 
101700 mi I replaced the side puddle light that illuminates when making a left turn, which is a normal halogen bulb next to the bi-xenon adaptive headlight. 
27280 mi Switch for seat setting stopped working. Dealer replaced switch. 
36000 mi A fuse blew disabling the entire vehicle. The car had to be dragged up onto a flatbed. Dealer found a smaller than specified fuse had blown. I have never touched the fuses. Dealer fixed for free after calling VW tech hotline. 

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

62620 mi One of the engine sensors needed to be replaced. 

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22000 mi Internal monitoring sensor replaced on the alarm system. VAG com detected the issue 
30900 mi Fan on A/C failed 
66340 mi

A $400
Battery would not hold charge anymore so replaced it with another Varta battery 
104780 mi Front eft park light bulb failed. Cannot figure out how to replace. 

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

62000 mi Faulty aircon compressor since April 2013. Vw says no parts and have been to garage to get updates 

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2008.5 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

28000 mi Aircon compressor replaced. 
108000 mi

£170
Earthing cable corroded, again... Seems to be a problem on some VAG cars. Local VW dealer wouldn't book the car in for at least a week, local SEAT dealer couldn't fix it. Local grease monkey garage fixed it in 3 hours. :-) 
58000 mi X relief relay fault, replaced. 

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