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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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Chart based on 862 repairs.
Volkswagen Touareg suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 49 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
| 31 mi US $1500 |
Road force balance. Replace all four tires. Four wheel alignment. Another road force balance. |
| 10693 mi | Rotate the wheels back to original position Road force balance on all four wheels. Dealer advised wheels must rotated and road force balanced every 5K miles. |
| 18331 mi US $106 |
Four wheel road force balance by independent shop on latest Hunter machine. |
| 18518 mi | Road force balance all four wheels. Replace two tires. Another RF balance. Replace all four front control arms. Four more new tires. Another RF balance. Four wheel alignment. |
| 19500 mi | steering wheel shimmy at highway speeds. |
| 125000 mi US $160 |
Had a set of new tires mounted and balanced. Front end alignment was needed was needed. |
| 103000 mi US $600 |
Replaced tie rod ends |
| 7440 mi | Steering Wheel shimmy issues between 100 km and 110 km speed. The dealer kept the car for two days and after they told me that this is a normal behaviour of Vehicle since it is a heavy vehicle. |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 47450 mi US $50 |
Power steering unit replaced. |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | Vehicle would shake on freeway. No resolution...Car was lemoned and bought back |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 24000 mi | Left rear strut warranty replaced: noisy |
| Steering wheel shimmy |
| 21000 mi | Vibration in front end at highway speed |
| 53000 mi US $160 |
Steering wheel shakes at high speeds. Rumble and vibration when turning tightly. |
| 41500 mi US $145 |
noise coming from steering wheel, replace power steering pump, still making noise, thought air in power steering fluid lines, flushed but still making noise, Second flush fixed. |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65454 mi | Whining vibration in steering. Varied with temp. Could feel high pitched whine in steering wheel, also audible at low speeds or stationary (esp. while garaged) |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 49600 mi $500 |
shock absorber airbag replacement |
| 75640 mi $150 |
replaced lower suspension bushings on the front, driver side |
2010 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 145700 mi C $550 |
Front wheel bearing replaced |
2010 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 134700 mi US $350 |
Replaced both front chassis level sensors for air suspension. |
| 100200 mi US $220 |
Shop said my ball joints needed replaced, and 4wheel alignment |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 42000 mi | Car towed in a second time, replaced steering column due to code 00288. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 117360 mi A $840 |
Replaced both right and left rear wheel bearings due to noise issue. During repair the left rear wheel bearing was found to be noises. |
| 124580 mi A $925 |
Replaced front wheel bearings. |
| 139500 mi A $80 |
Failer O-Ring seal in Rear Right Air Spring. |
| 151900 mi A $1200 |
Replaced all front end suspension bushes as well as upper and lower ball joints ( Complete new left and right upper and lower control arm ) Problem found to be worn bushes and worn ball joints. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 67000 mi US $600 |
Replaced upper control arms |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 84000 mi US $3400 |
Control arm bushings replaced, leaking shock replaced |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
276-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 144144 mi US $1033 |
SRS clock spring, parking brake shocks, and passenger warning lamp. |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 115000 mi US $18000 |
Power steering pump started making loud growling sound that was getting progressively worse. PS pump was replaced. |
| 163000 mi US $700 |
Air suspension compressor and associated relay failed. |
| 141800 mi | Subsequent leak on a fitting connection to the new air compressor. Ultimately I fixed it by buffing the end of the hose that is inserted into the quick disconnect. The mechanic didn't notice that the tangs of the quick disconnect had scratched the hose. |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 67000 mi US $790 |
Power steering leaking. Pump is the most expensive part. Labor is 2 hours |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg
Engine not specified
| 38000 mi US $800 |
Front wheel bearing. |
| 105400 mi $12000 |
problem with steering servo |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 165800 mi US $200 |
Our on board computer advised us there was a "Steering Default Workshop" error. Dealer quoted $2400 for new steering column. Independent fixed it for $200 by repairing a section of wire harness that had broken at the Firewall and column. |
| 175900 mi US $1200 |
Also, the Steering control arm on passenger side was replaced |
| 80000 mi US $400 |
Endlinks and sway bar bushings replaced. |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 88660 mi ¤4000 |
When steering is full lock, a loud hammering sound is heard from the front wheels. They said it is positioning motors, but they will do some reprogramming first to see if that fixes it. It didn't, so now will take back. |
| 94860 mi ¤3700 |
After doing a software flash 3 times, finally decided to replace the Positioning Motor. Been driving for a few days and problem has not recurred. |
| 58780 mi $1000 |
Replaced the compressor for air suspension. Also replaced the air suspension valve unit. All four wheel brakes were also replaced. |
| 136400 mi A $1000 |
LHS passenger front upper control arm |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
| 148300 mi | Broken nsr Road spring |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 76260 mi €300 |
Steering arm loose, car failed NCT test. Repaired (part replaced) by mechanic & then passed test |
| 114700 mi €900 |
Front lower wishbones replaced |
| 119660 mi €1000 |
Steering rack replaced |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-door
turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 108320 mi $2000 |
AIR suspension failed |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 94000 mi US $202 |
air suspension system allowed front end to fully drop. Rear remained at 'normal' position. |
| 135000 mi US $1969 |
The original technician did not correctly tighten the -4- bolts that attach the subframe when completing the September 2013 repair that involved removing the engine. The dealer refused to pay for more than half of the repair to the damaged threads and paid for none of the resulting wear damage to the tires (new tires were required and were purchased by customer) |
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