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Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
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- 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 862 repairs.
Volkswagen Touareg brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39000 mi | Message on parking brake application. After replacing pads, rotors, dealer called vw tech line and had specialist from vw look. Replaced 3200 dollar controller (or whatever it was called). Vw warrantees entire job even though I was a out of warranty mileage bit not time. Maybe because it's a tdi? |
| 105000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced pads rotors then noticed noise and returned to replace backing plates (separate entry) |
2014 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 111000 mi US $800 |
wear and tear |
2014 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 55800 mi A $1100 |
rotors and pads, front and back |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3700 mi | faulty ABS control module. Set off the ABS light and other lights.rnBrought it in Saturday. The faulty module diagnosed Monday. Part ordered though service thought there would be delay. Came Wednesday and installed same day. |
| 85000 mi US $500 |
Speed sensor went out causing many other electronic systems (ABS, ESC) to give out. Sensor needed to be replaced. |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 204hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22000 mi £350 |
Sensor failure on rear offside wheel disabled ABS and put car in 'limp dick' mode. |
| 22000 mi £350 |
Sensor failure on rear wheel put car into speed limited 'drive hme' mode whilst out in the sticks. Collected on low loader, part replaced |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi US $300 |
Multiple warnings on dash display. Dealer found faulty left rear ABS wheel sensor. Replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $1150 |
Brakes |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $570 |
Brake wear dash light came on. Pads only rep!aced because this VW diesel likely will be bought back. |
| 25000 mi US $900 |
leaking master cylinder |
| 24500 mi | Noise when releasing brake while in park. New parts obtained but noise is still present. Dealer is arranging to have a manufacturer's regional "level 2" technician take a look to see if he can repair... but it means another trip. |
| 52860 mi | Regional technician attempted to quiet the click in the brake/shift lock mechanism. New parts but still makes the noise. No further attempts will be made. |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83080 mi $12 |
ABS sensor RL replacment |
| 87420 mi $24 |
ABS-sensor RR replaced |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52080 mi C $1800 |
Used car dealer told me pads were 50%. Brakes were making noise not long after purchasing. Took to my reg garage. Brakes and rotors worn out. Brakes are excellent now. Very happy with the stopping ability of this heavy vehicle. |
2010 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 187860 mi C $500 |
Front brakes |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 102800 mi A $775 |
Brake pedal would fall away and brakes release while stopped at traffic lights. Faulty brake master cylinder. Master cylinder replaced. |
| 103900 mi A $165 |
Indications of air in brake system. Brake pedal felt mushy without booster assistance. Could push brake pedal to floor with booster assistance. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 49000 mi US $17 |
Replaced the parking brake damper. Didn't retract all the way causing the parking brake not to release, had to use foot to raise pedal the last inch or so. A common failure. In newer models they reduced the amount of oil to bring up the pressure. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 66000 mi US $17 |
Replaced the parking brake damper. Didn't retract all the way causing the parking brake not to release, had to use foot to raise pedal the last inch or so. A common failure. In newer models they reduced the amount of oil to bring up the pressure. |
| 38000 mi | The parking brake lever not disengaging when releasing. Had to push up on the lever with foot for vehicle to register the PB as off. |
| 118000 mi US $700 |
Dealer stated that brakes needed to be replaced |
2007.5 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 49600 mi A $500 |
Hand Brake release lever snapped off when I tried to release the handbrake. |
| 111600 mi A $250 |
Parking brake lever snapped off when releasing the brake. This is the second one I have replaced on this vehicle. |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 84000 mi US $3400 |
Brake vacuum hoses replaced |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 107000 mi US $350 |
A cracked vacuum line for the brakes had to be replaced - brakes were not dependable. An interim patching repair to minimise leakage was performed while waiting for the correct part to arrive. When the part arrived, the line was replaced. |
| 121000 mi | Parking brake cable "popped loose" from bracket under dashboard that maintains tension on the cable, leading to parking brake being "stuck". The cable fits into an l-bracket with a slot, the head of that section of the cable being pulled out sufficiently to create tension. It was replaced in the slot, and I am keeping a cable-tie handy in the car if the cable head pops loose again. Extremely annoying, yes, but it also very closely mimics the symptoms of a broken cable, which is a bit more heart-stopping with the car parked a long way from a dealer. |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 77000 mi US $2000 |
Brakes needed replacement $700 for the front and 600 for the rear. Rotors can not be turned. |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 69000 mi US $400 |
The brake booster was changed. |
| 119000 mi US $50 |
Power brake aux. vacuum pump taped & remounted, still trying to get CEL to stay off. It stayed off long enough to pass emissions but is BACK on. |
| 120000 mi US $1200 |
Brake vacuum hoses and diaphragm replaced. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 83000 mi US $100 |
E-brake damper replaced. E-brake would not retract completely with one pull. |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 75200 mi | parking brake warning light stayed on |
| 122000 mi US $4000 |
ABS fault |
| 154000 mi US $250 |
Rear brakes. New rotors (first new set), pads (third set) |
| 107000 mi US $200 |
Vacuum system replacement |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 93000 mi C $100 |
ABS warning light on, dealer reset and said work would be required if light came back on. It has, as well as the downhill decent light. I'll report cost of repair next month. |
| 62000 mi US $1000 |
Tire monitoring alarm fault. Don't want to spend anymore money on this problem without a fix. |
| 113460 mi | Regular oil change. However told brakes need replacing. |
| 94000 mi | Brake system alarm. Rings, flashes yellow, tells you stop immediately. It then goes away and may not reappear for 10-100 miles. Shop diagnosed an intermittent glitch in the alarm. After 2 days the alarm went away and has not returned. |
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