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2008 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- 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 118 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Touareg transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 116126 mi A $1400 |
Replaced centre bearing and rubber mount on prop shaft |
| 102300 mi A $1500 |
Auxiliary drive-shaft broke |
| 130820 mi A $8000 |
Slipping and gears not selecting when cold. |
| 128960 mi A $750 |
Failed grease boot on transfer case end of front prop shaft (cardan). Front shaft rebuilt and balanced by Specialist Drive Shaft workshop. |
| 156860 mi A $500 |
Replace fail Boots on front Cardan Shaft. Signs of grease spray onto body work. |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 41000 mi | Drive shaft had to be replaced |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 75000 mi US $145 |
CV joint started banging around abouit 200 miles from the end of a 1900 trip. Managed to limp into my home town driving at 40mph for 5 hours! Dealer varified my extended Premier warranty and replaced the entire drivetrain. |
| 84000 mi US $1100 |
Transmission fluid had leaked into the electrical lines to the computer and was causing problems. Needed to have the computer replaced and reprogrammed.$2500 was covered under extended warranty. Had delays in getting parts. Free loaner used. |
| 61000 mi US $500 |
Center Bearing Support of Rear Drive Axel needed replacement. |
| 115000 mi | When clutch would disengage, there was a loud squeal. |
| 66200 mi | Severe vibration and noise in drivetrain. Dealer diagnosed as a bad carrier bearing and a driveshaft replacement was the needed repair. The repair was estimated at 1700.00. Luckily I had purchased the VW Real Driver extended warranty. |
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