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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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Chart based on 835 repairs.
Volkswagen Tiguan suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019.5 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
| 22940 mi | Dealer shop has narrowed fault to a rear rh shock absorber. That part is on back order due worldwide supply chain issue due covid. Left rear shock absorber has been replaced and car is now back to serviceable state. |
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 68 mi C $280 |
Driving over bumps produced a clunking sound. |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32240 mi | Both Tie Rod has been replaced. |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 46000 mi US $50 |
Electric steering rack required replacement. After driving the vehicle for over an hour the steering wheel would shake back and forth when the engine was turned off. The same would happen upon re-start and the steering system malfunction light would turn on. |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29000 mi US $650 |
Suspension dampers are dmaged |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19000 mi | Popping sound over bumps and when turning in reverse. Dealer investigation revealed wheel bearings had excessive rust. Rust removed and bearings reassembled. Issue improved, but is beginning to reappear. |
| 19000 mi | Have had creaking and clunking in the front end "somewhere" for a couple months. I thought it could be ball joints or some such. They found nothing and it still makes the noise. Remind me not to purchase another VW!! |
| 30000 mi | The front end creak was never identified or fixed. The only thing I know is that winter cold seemed to exacerbate the problem. Just one of many issues that drove me to trade at 33 months! |
| 40800 mi | Suspension bushes replaced |
| 43000 mi US $150 |
Lower control arm bushings torn - covered under extended warranty |
| 91000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced rear coils, one was broken |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 131000 mi US $100 |
Replaces front control arm bushings. |
| 76000 mi US $1103 |
Replace worn control arm bushings |
| 80000 mi US $878 |
Replaced both rear springs as the result of the RR spring breaking near its base. This is likely attributable to the poor condition of road surfaces in RI. Some Tiguans have been recalled for spring issues, but this model is not on the recall list |
| 39500 mi US $200 |
Bushings on strut were making popping sounds. Dealer replaced them. |
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 85000 mi | Stabilizer bars worn, and replaced. |
| 55700 mi US $500 |
Replaced control arm bushing. Replaced sway bar links. |
| 71000 mi US $1500 |
One of the front struts was leaking, hence both front struts were replaced (also the bearings too). Wheels were then re-aligned afterwards. |
| 90000 mi US $3900 |
See earlier message |
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83700 mi C $700 |
Rear left bearing was worn out and needed replacement. |
| 81000 mi US $400 |
hit pothole, shattered front passenger spring on shock. Full shock was replaced. Tire and wheel okay. |
| 68200 mi C $500 |
worn steering bushings, replaced |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine not specified
| 80000 mi US $500 |
car started to yaw, as if it was being pushed by a trailer. Front shocks worn replaced. helped briefly. Rear shocks replaced, tie rods replace, connect arms replaced. Rear axles CV failed and replaced. Problem still exists. all bushings with any sign of wear replaced. Front shocks were OEM rears not. considering OEM replacement for rears. |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $800 |
creeks when turning at low speeds, oil seepage from suspension |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27700 mi | Had noise coming from the front end of the car. Dealer determined the front sway bar, needed to be replaced. Ordered new bar, installed, problem fixed. This was handled under warranty. The noise from the previous repair still occurs. The dealer replaced the anti roll link, strut mounts, and bearings. The noise still occurs, dealer stated noise is inherent to the Tiguan. Now have a case opended with VWOA. Had noise coming from front end of the car, turned out to be the front sway bar. Dealer ordered new sway bar, problem fixed. This was fixed under warranty. |
| 18700 mi | Grinding noise on right side of car, only audible at 50 mph+. Something was loose in rear right tire. Part replaced and all is fine. |
| 28000 mi | Noticed a clunk sound when driving over road bumps at any speed. Lasted for a week. Suddenly stopped when going over another road imperfection. Possibly control arm seated improperly. Dealer could not replicate. Hasn't reappeared in 16k mi. |
| 68300 mi US $507 |
Replaced front suspension rear control arm bushings. |
| 40300 mi | Complete power steering failure. When starting up the car the steering wheel vibrates left and right, the warning RED light comes on. per manual brought it to dealer(after 5 days no solution) Definite electromechanical problem with rack. |
| 69440 mi C $1200 |
Replaced both front struts as they were leaking |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47000 mi US $400 |
power steering went out. cannot recall exact issue, but repaired for $400 |
| 12000 mi | power steering warning light came on. Dealer looked at codes and saw no errors. Reset the computer and the problem was gone. It has not recurred. |
| 59000 mi US $500 |
Right rear coil needed to be replaced. |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53320 mi C $100 |
noise in front end at parking lot speeds while turning |
| 76140 mi C $600 |
Wheel bearing making noise |
| 86800 mi C $1200 |
front strut mount broke and rear spring broke |
| 49600 mi C $700 |
I had to replace the 2 core spring because one was break. |
| 27900 mi | Bushing of the front suspension have been changed |
| 91000 mi | Power Steering Light came on. Solid Yellow. Garage re programmed the steering wheel. No Charge, was fixed for free |
| 55800 mi C $860 |
Lost power steering at start-up (post re-fueling) Stop the engine and re-started and reported to dealer at 90,000km maintenance schedule and dealer didn't find any clue and any code or whatever in the VAGCOM Lost power steering at start-up (post re-fueling) Stop the engine and re-started and reported to dealer at 90,000km maintenance schedule and dealer didn't find any clue and any code or whatever in the VAGCOM |
| 80960 mi C $325 |
Actually it was the Tie-rod in that was replace! Passenger side. And an alignment was done. |
| 105400 mi C $1200 |
Actually it's the second time the tie rod in is change! Took avantage to change the front shock while on the lift and re-aligment. Tie rod in passenger side and both front shock. Top platebearing both side were change, they were starting to be seized or dry out! |
| 159340 mi | Rear shock seized! Rear bottom bolt very hard to removed it was rusted and it seem like the fact it's an aluminum and steel mounting structure the electrical rust is more ovious!! |
| 167160 mi C $800 |
Inner tie rod end (Driver side) + lower rear suspension arm on right side (Bushing destroyed!) and Haldex oil chg, Link kit rear chg + alignment |
| 178560 mi C $50 |
Front Link Kit |
| 186000 mi C $860 |
Suspension arm bushings worn out causing a lack a steadiness in the back end. Sway bar link kit worn out |
| 188000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front bushings |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74680 mi A $1200 |
New front shock absorbers |
| 38000 mi | On MOT inspection rear suspension bump stops were found to be perishing. Parts ordered to be fitted at a later date. Bump stops replaced. Found schock absorbers to be faulty during repair. Parts ordered for repair at a later date. Shocks installed. |
2008.5 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 95000 mi | Intermittent lost of power steering at parking speeds when turning to the right. Full car software update installed. All ok so far. |
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