2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 Volkswagen Tiguans for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan problems and repair histories that follow it.
Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 36 Tiguans, 10.4 months of data per Tiguan, average 16100 miles26 |
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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | Check Engine light came on during road trip and went off and on intermittently over next several days. Dealership found faulty intake manifold flap getting stuck open and replaced entire manifold under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 21700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 21700 | 0 | #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 |
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 12060 | 0 | Water stain on headlinder by "A" post driver's side. Sunroof drain faulty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | Car stalled several times backing up. Dealer replaced low pressure fuel pump. First problem with this car. |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Panama | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 27900 | 1615 | Bad throttle position sensor triggered EPC and Check Engine light. cause a fault code and intermittent limp mode. Dealer unable to figure out, getting help from VW in Germany. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Intake manifold flapper reported fault. Entire intake manifold was replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 39060 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 39060 | 0 | Car was taken in for stalling and entering limp mode.Some wiring done on the car but car still acting up on and off.Fuel pump ordered from Germany.Vw dealer paid for a loan vehicle during the 2 weeks period while the car was in the service. |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Brazil | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 12600 | 0 | The belt tensor is damaged creating an annoying noise (like a whistle). |
| Mar | 2013 | 22320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 26660 | 0 | Verified intake manifold flap position sensor was defective. Removed intake manifold, changed the 4 injector seals, transferred parts to new intake manifold and installed new intake manifold. Did road test. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Noise from water pump prompted visit. Dealership replaced water pump with no problem. This is second water pump replaced since car was purchased 1/15/11. First water pump replaced 2/26/11. Second water pump replaced 3/25/11. Help! |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 12400 | 0 | Rattle in dashboard fixed by dealer adjusting the harness for the radio/CD player. Completed under warranty quickly and courteously by VW Waterloo. |
| Mar | 2013 | 26660 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 1020 | 0 | Change the passager light harness. 4 hours of work under warranty. Light was not working at delivery. Tailgate body work and rear bumper, car was damaged prior to delivery. |
| Dec | 2012 | 8060 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Bad throttle position sensor triggered EPC and Check Engine light. TPS sensor replaced after parts ordered (2 days for parts but a loaner was given). |
| Sep | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | Accelerator pedal (that hold the throttle position sensor) had a wire harness come loose and cause a fault code and intermittent limp mode. It was most likely a dealer error when they replaced the pedal at 3,000 miles. |
| Nov | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | Water pump replaced as well as the upper rad hose (suspect damaged by mechanic). The water pump developed a slow leak (only about 3 oz of coolant over a month) but obviously a replacement was needed under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 1240 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2012 | 5580 | 0 | Keyless entry remote isn't working. Typical VW problem! Remote being reprogrammed. On and off high pitch noise and dealer said it is not the common water pump problem. Nothing is fixed and continue monitoring it. |
| Jun | 2012 | 7440 | 0 | On and off high pitch noise and dealer said it is not the common water pump problem. Nothing is fixed and continue monitoring it. |
| May | 2013 | 16120 | 0 | Condensation inside both fog lights. Dealer just cleaned them with compressed air. Still able to see most dried water marks. I guess the condensation problem will return. Not impress with this kind of problem on a 20 months old car. |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 10700 | 0 | Sensors indicating airbag, esc, AWD, ABS etc, not working. |
| Jan | 2013 | 21300 | 0 | False positive on several sensors. Repaired during routine maintenance |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 26040 | 0 | Check engine related to a "temperature sensor" that was faulty |
| Oct | 2012 | 37200 | 0 | They changed the ignition coils, engine was misfiring |
| Mar | 2013 | 44020 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 6820 | 0 | EPC and CEL light came on, car was in limp mode. Dealer replaced accelerator pedal under warranty. |
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 6780 | 0 | Fuel door closure system defective |
| Mar | 2013 | 12400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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