2004 Volkswagen Touareg Problems and Repair Histories

Volkswagen Touareg in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009		0	power loss, dealer searching for answer. Something to do with turbo boost. Perhaps waste gate control, TBD.
Sep	2010	80000	100	Turbocharger mechanical control was sticking causing engine warning light and limp home mode without turbo. Lubed upper control arm of turbo activation rod. No problem since.
Jan	2011	85000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	77000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	83000	0	Tire pressure sensor calibrated.
Jun	2009	88000	727	HVAC blower makes noise and doesn't blow air. Replaced.
Oct	2009	94000	0	First dealer says need to spend $518.13 to replace the water pump. Second dealer says very slow leak only after putting 30psi in to even get it to seep.
Feb	2011	115000	1101	Check Brake light came on and so we had to replace the sensors, brakes, shoes and pads. Hate the expenses on this car.
Dec	2011	129000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	69000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	76700	100	Exhaust workshop light went on. Intake flapper motor replaced. Broken dip stick tip E-brake damper replaced. E-brake would not retract completely with one pull.
Mar	2010	78000	100	Keyless entry not working. Kessey module replaced and upgraded.
Apr	2011	90700	250	Water leak when tailgate raised after wash or rain. Drain part replaced with redesigned one. Problem fixed. Blinking zenon headlight. Bad wire harness. Replaced with new headlight module.
Jun	2011	92000	100	One oxygen sensor malfunction. Warranty company authorized replacing both. Engine and transmission dropped to repair. Fixed and Touareg functioning normally.
Sep	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	77000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	78000	0	Driver airbag warning light on continuously, problem previously reported to dealer. Cause is too short wire harness to driver seat. TSB previously issued now expired. Dealer will not fix under old TSB
Sep	2012	94000	310	L headlight control module showed fault code when scanned with VCDS. Module replaced under extended warranty air suspension system allowed front end to fully drop. Rear remained at 'normal' position.
Apr	2013	98000	100	Both headlights aiming high. Neither could be adjusted using the internal adjustment devices. Extended warranty denied claim. Appealed. Claim finally accepted. Car waiting for new headlight assemblies to arrive.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	71300		First odometer entry
Apr	2008	74400	0	In shop end of April for a new alternator, several days in shop excellent results. Excellent dealership in Saskatoon, S.K.
Apr	2012	179800		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010		30	replaced #3 spark coil
May	2010	55000	1900	Overheat warning, due to sticking thermostat wet passenger side floormat, due to clogged A/C evaporator drain. Timing belt, water pump and various pulleys replaced. Done ahead of schedule, because labor was included in Problem #1-thermostat replacement.
Jun	2010	56000	0	Bulb out warning came on. All lights worked fine. Warning has not reappeared since visit to dealer
May	2011	66000	4800	keyless entry and locking did not work. Replaced driver door handle and rear hatch handle assemblies Driver sunvisor flops down. Replaced sunvisor TPMS batteries dead. Replaced TPMS sensors in all four wheels. Keyless entry failed again and control module was replaced.
Nov	2011	68000	0	Headlight not working leaking cam seals replaced coolant temp sensor replaced
May	2012	71700	400	Water leak at headliner-front. Sunroof drains clogged. Drains were cleared Front right parking sensor, triggering random alerts.
Oct	2012	75300	0	parking brake warning light stayed on
Dec	2012	76000	70	Intake runner flap shafts jammed, broken plastic rods to vacuum motors. Took assembly apart, cleaned and replace broken control rods.
Mar	2013	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	38000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	55000	1303	Driveshaft center support bearing failed - driveshaft replaced. Auto transmission valve body replaced - rough downshift problem. Parking sensor replaced
Feb	2011	66000	314	Alternator failure - replaced.
Nov	2011	74000	0	Front parking sensor replaced.
Jun	2012	79000	150	prop shaft replaced
Apr	2013	90000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	70000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	73000	908	Water pump failed - covered by extended warranty. Had 80k belts/therm replaced while engine was apart for $908
Oct	2010	74000	600	Side impact Airbag was malfunctioning. Replaced entire unit.
Jan	2011	75300	300	TPMS Sensors died. Purchased batteries and stems separately and had dealship reset TPMS Controller (which noted a fault) and install/balance sensors on tires.
Apr	2012	89000	1200	Required new front brakes and rear. Ordered OEM parts online had dealer install and flush brake line.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	107000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	109000	1300	Timing belt replacement

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	62000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	67000	75	squeaking drivetrain. Lubrication only.
Apr	2011	70700	1200	Tire Pressure sensors replaced
Jan	2012	78000	375	replace headlight, expensive xenon bulb Airbag light, only reset. If it occurs again, the sensor will be replaced at a much higher cost.
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	74000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	79000	1200	headlight motor not working, $500 blower motor replaced, $700
Apr	2012	91300	3000	Driveline severe "clunk" when downshifting from 5th to 4th. Common problem for these cars, according to the internet. Locked in 3rd gear
Nov	2012	103000	0	Intermittent check engine light. Repair estimate $1,000. Have allready spent $5k on repairs this year. Traded car in on 2012 touareg. For $7k. Kept the car 1 year too long.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	72000		First odometer entry
Feb	2008	75000	1700	Waterpump failed at 71k while replaced, I had 80k maintenance done(timing belt + all the parts were replaced, new thermostat(bad too) serpentine belt replaced(prevention).Rest of masintenance I do myself that is due at 80k
Jan	2011	141000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	62000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	63000	120	The flashback lights were not working. Once inspected by the dealer, it was stated by the VW certified as a ground wire. Lights were working fine once grounded wire was fixed.
Apr	2010	68300	479	Multiple Control unit errors codes, No communication, Found Drivers side carpet very wet. Removed carpet and traced wiring. Repaired wire break from circuit 15, power supply to module relay. Cleared drains AC, sunroof, cowl drain.
Apr	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	70000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	75000	500	Cooling System thermostat was stuck and would cause the system to overheat. The dealer also discoved another leak in the cooling system, replaced the hose, replaced coolant. Also fix oil drain plug issue as PO had over tightened plugs, put in new plugs.
Jul	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	86000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	95000	1600	Fuel pump replaced
Apr	2013	97000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008		0	Tire Pressure Monitoring System Fault, all four tire sensors replaced, TPMS computer replaced under warranty
May	2008		0	TPMS Sensors again
Sep	2008		0	TPMS Sensor errors, keyless entry computer faults. Keyless entry computers replaced, key reprogrammed, all under warranty
Dec	2008		0	TPMS AGAIN, this time they've replaced just about every computer and sensor as well as rewired the whole mess. Called in a specialist from VW that is overseeing the repairs. Under warranty still thank god
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	70000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	72000	2000	Driver's headlight, windshield wipers, and drive train replaced.  Tire px monitoring system not fixed. According to VW, "low battery life." Requires sensor replacements for an extra $650. Opted to visually check tires and live with warning.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	74000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	76000	1230	Broken center bearing, driveshaft u-joint also not moving properly. Replaced full driveshaft assembly.
Mar	2013	84000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	38000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	40000	700	Did the repairs myself, $700 in parts, which included new pads rotors, and sensors. My labor cost me a day of freedom.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	34000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	36000	0	parking brake handle came off
Oct	2009	39000	810	brake pads needed replacement
Aug	2011	50500	520	replaced parking brake handle, wheel alignment. radiator flush oil/filter change
Jul	2012	58000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010			First odometer entry
Jan	2010		140	Coil pack for # 6 cylinder. Dealer fixed in an hour.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	77000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	83000	0	Tire pressure sensors batteries were dead on 3 of 4 wheels . Decidied to wait until tires are replaced later this year or early next year.
Sep	2011	87000	350	Tire pressure sensors replaced. Batteries were no longer working.
Jan	2012	90000	1787	Replaced Both Catalytic Converters. I purchsed after Market Converters ($583 for Both vs $2600 VW ) Labor to Install $848. The $1787 includes converters. Plus One Head light Bulb.
Feb	2012	94000	0	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.
May	2012	97300	484	Brake sensor was giving a false alarm on the status of the Braking system
Jul	2012	99300	0	A slight leak in return hose to compressor. System alarm said to go to workshop. All Freon was gone from system. Hose ordered, installed 7/18/ 12
Aug	2012	100700	872	Warning light for 4 wheel drive Part # OAD-341-601C motor replaced Part 489.60
Mar	2013	112000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	88040		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	88040	200	New pads install
Apr	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2013	137000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	138000	1000	replaced transfer case, from popping noise

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	90000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	91000	800	Failed drive shaft. Center bearing support failed. At less than 150 miles the center bearing support on the drive shaft failed again. Drove to the shop with an extensive vibration.
Apr	2012	91000	0	After driveshaft was replaced a second time we had a noise up front in the transfer case. Got rid of the car.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	146000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	153300	13	Changed low beam lamp
Nov	2010	157000	1200	Car started fine, then stopped after several seconds. Would restart then stop.Determined one of two fuel pumps not functioning. Decided to replace both.
Dec	2011	184000	996	Replaced 4 oxygen sensors
May	2012	191500	950	radiator fans kept running for an extended period of time after engine was shut off.
Aug	2012	195300	700	Check engine light. Rough running.
Sep	2012	196000	100	Valve stems leaking due to corrosion of wheels.
Feb	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	61000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	62000	1000	Tire monitoring alarm fault. Don't want to spend anymore money on this problem without a fix. Brake light kept coming on; alarm and light indicator. The generator was not putting out enough voltage, replaced it.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	54000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	64000	500	Remote key sensor chip in driver door needed replacement. Security system did not recognize that door was unlocked with remote and sounded alarm when door was opened.
Feb	2009	66000	0	Tire pressure sensors.
Sep	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	21700		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	22320	250	Headlight
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	46000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	48000	95	Tire pressure monitoring sensor failed.
Feb	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	84940		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	86180	155	Tire air pressure sensors not working. Sensors need replacing, will do it when I replace tires. Dealer cost exceeds $220 per sensor X 4. After market cost $145 for all four. Guess what I'm doing?
Jun	2011	93000	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.
Aug	2011	94240	1250	ABS light on. Dealer diagnosed as failed electrical motor in the rear differential. Brutally expensive part.
Dec	2011	99200	0	I replaced tire pressure monitoring valves in wheels. Bought from Tire Rack, about 1/4 cost of factory parts. First VW dealer wouldn't show me how to initialize to eliminate warning light. Second dealer very helpful, easy process, no cost.
Mar	2012	102300	98	Drivers side low beam out. 12 dollar bulb, one hour labour. Bulb has lasted about 10 days and it is blown again. I have to talk to dealer on this, took to Canadian Tire. Not sure if I need a factory bulb?
Jun	2012	109740	0	Replaced front brake pads and rotors after 32,000KM. I'm an easy driver also. Cost approximatly $820.00
Sep	2012	111600	1175	Main fuel pump went. It was recommended both pumps be replaced at the same time. About $375 per pump and labour.
Nov	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	55800		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	69440	1000	Main fuel pump failed
Jun	2011	81840	1970	Hard downshifting of trans, had fluid and filters changed, will likely need computer reflash. Failure of driveshaft steady bearing requiring driveshaft replacement.
Mar	2013	108500	0	engine light on, engine running rough
Apr	2013	108500	1000	TPMS sensors with dead batteries causing valve stems to corrode and tires lose air.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	103000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	104000	2890	Water pump failure. Tow to shop. They have to remove the whole nose of the touareg to change it. $2400 repair. Free tow from my auto insurance. Ac fan motor failure. Got the part myself for 350. Removed old part but could not install new. The rest of the fees came from labor to reinstall fan.  Rear hatch hydraulic arms do not hold door open any more. Did not pay to fix.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	29140		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	47120	700	center carrier bearing on drive shaft
Jan	2011	49600	0	Cat converters caused fault in systems checks. VW changed under extended warranty on this item
Jun	2011	51460	0	TPMS sensors & module replaced

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	37820		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	39060	0	Battery died, replaced by dealership under warranty. Replaced wipers, and some interior trim at the same time, no charge.
Apr	2008	39680	0	Driveshaft support bearing noisy, driveshaft ordered. TSB for whistling mirrors assesed and parts ordered. TSB for a pillar trim assessed and parts ordered. Installed new driveshaft. Installed mirror wings to stop whistling. A-pillar trim backordered.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	71000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	71000	1200	Brakes
Jul	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in South Australia, Australia
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	54560		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	60760	200	Failed Driveshaft Bearing (known problem and expected around this mileage). Part not available from VW (they wanted $2,200 for a complete tailshaft assembly), I've ordered the bearing online (overseas) and awaiting it to arrive.

 

Volkswagen Touareg in Victoria, Australia
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	134540		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	148800	5500	timing chains loose and rubbed groove in part that then needed to be replaced ($1900), timing chains out meant that computer could not tune so huge fuel bills and rough running, idling. Sold vehicle