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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (9%)
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 57 repairs.
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47000 mi US $350 |
XM receiver on factory radio died. Bought a new VW radio w/Nav on sale. Installed myself. |
| 52000 mi US $200 |
Power window switch master. Solenoid for releasing the fuel filter door. Both components failed within a week of each other. Both components required complete replacement. |
| 8100 mi | a/c directional control on engine start will get stuck directing air toward defrost for about a minute or so. especially on hot days. |
| 20000 mi | directional control gets stuck on engine start and on a hot day will pump air to defrost. switch for light on passenger vanity mirror was defective. would not turn off when mirror closed. but would turn off when mirror opened 1/4" |
| 1000 mi | AC pipe was routed too close to belt from factory. Cut into pipe and entire pipe had to be replaced. Along with new coolant. VW had car for 3 days because of part on order. Gave me good serv and loaner. |
| 38000 mi US $208 |
Battery had failed to start car twice previous day. Time for a new battery. Original lasted 2 years, 8 months. Battery is sealed tight, cannot add distilled water, Houston has a hot climate. Replaced with dealer battery. Pricing was fair. |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $300 |
Starter |
| 32840 mi | The bluetooth stopped working and had to be replaced. |
| 36140 mi | Wash fluid indicator light malfunction - always on. Cause was faulty fluid tank, replaced under warranty |
| 8000 mi | TPMS system inactive. |
| 46000 mi | Air con was not blowing cold; needed another recharge of system. |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual AWD
| 11160 mi | Alternator made a loud grinding noise. Replaced under warranty. |
| 11360 mi $200 |
Battery replacement |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 41800 mi | Windscreen wipers turned themselves on & wouldn't switch off. Screen wash failed to work also. Problem intermittent. Dealer couldn't reproduce fault but diagnosis showed circuit failure in water pump which they don't believe. Wipers now work |
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