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Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019.5 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
20460 mi
Light rattling sound heard when moving and engine is about 2000 rpm. December: That sound was fixed by VW but another rattling/rustling sound has appeared near the RH C-Pilar. Scheduled to be looked into by VW end of month
26040 mi
A $200
replaced driver side door frame seal due hole worn in it
Sunroof was leaking, soaking entire driver's side floor of interior. Rear driver's side sunroof drain tube was kinked and routed incorrectly; it was rerouted and the carpet underpad was replaced.
31200 mi
Driver door window was rattle inside door when window was down. Window regulator screw tightened
3000 mi
There was a rattle coming from front passenger door. Dealer replicated sound took door apart and found loose connections that were tightened.
sun roof drain becomes clogged even after recall "repair". VW offers no remedy. Even the repair techs have to figure a way to clear the drain. Poor design.
5000 mi
Moonroof drains were clogged leading to leaks into interior cabin. Drains were unclogged and tested.
Plastic trim piece on overhead light assembly slightly out of alignment
15700 mi
Sunroof rattle
37000 mi
US $120
Panoramic sunroof rattle.
41000 mi
Panoramic sunroof rattle. The dealer said there were three tiers of adjustment, progressively more expensive. ollowing the first attempted repair, I paid the dealer to do the second level repair and the rattle abated.
4300 mi
Rear seat area produce rattles and squeaks.
22000 mi
On bumpy, packed snow roads noticed dull rattle coming from steering column area. Dealer confirmed hearing it and spent 3 hours checking the obvious causes, finding nothing. Dealer says rattles are not covered under warranty.
37000 mi
Rattle emanating from either the steering column or suspension
High-pressure touchless car wash caused water to leak through the third (anti-collision) brake light (they think). Cost was 1/2 typical for the water test. Even though the car is out of warranty VWoA covered the cost of part replacement.
36000 mi
The "repair" reported earlier for the water leak at the 3rd brake light was unsuccessful. I had the opportunity to go to the same touch-less car wash and had the same result. I tried silicon caulk around the light - have not washed it yet.
82000 mi
US $500
Visor replaced
75000 mi
US $200
The trunk latch wouldn't lock so the trunk wouldn't lock. This could however be related to being rear-ended some months ago. Stopped working 2-4 weeks after the repair to the bumper beneath the latch. Repair was a new latch lock and relatively cheap.
Rust on winter steel wheels. Dealer I bought the winter package says the one year accessory warranty doesn't cover rust. POOR OEM QUALITY WHEELS AT PREMIUM PRICE! WILL BUY AFTERMARKET WINTER PACKAGE FROM NOW ON!
16520 mi
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.
12400 mi
Rattle in dashboard fixed by dealer adjusting the harness for the radio/CD player. Completed under warranty quickly and courteously by VW Waterloo.
55800 mi
Covered by warranty: 1 door and windshield posts replaced because of rust
11960 mi
Water stain on headlinder by "A" post driver's side.
Sunroof drain faulty.
620 mi
Tailgate body work and rear bumper, car was damaged prior to delivery.
Plastic side seat panel broke, required replacement
10300 mi
A lot of water was accumulating inside rear tailgate. Dealer found hole in tailgate seal.
44700 mi
Bad rattle in sunroof area necessitated removal and replacement of entire sunroof frame.
48360 mi
C $400
Sunroof drains blocked with tree debris. Headliner lowered an drains opened
1000 mi
Windshield not correctly bonded to frame from factory.
10540 mi
car went in for quite bad squeaks that had developed during first 15,000 kms. one in head lining& one in drivers door lock assembly. Apparently an updated mechanism They decided to do passenger door but item not in stock so car went back
19840 mi
recurring problem with rattles and squeaks. Been occurring from new. Still have rattle in driver door
4000 mi
Sunglass holder above windshield popped open in heat. Was replace by dealer and problem has not occurred since.
62000 mi
C $400
Drivers seat leather cover cracking
35640 mi
Rattle in sunroof - dealer replaced entire sunroof assembly under warranty.
37000 mi
Sunroof drain hose came loose in front driver and rear passenger corners
21000 mi
fixed two rattles in the body.
31200 mi
sunroof frame needed to be replaced, as it was making squeaking and rattling noises.
14000 mi
Electric sunshade for panoramic moonroof came off track and broke/ripped.
26660 mi
Dealer damaged paint during annual spring waxing. After 2 failed attempts to repair, dealer had to send to professional body shop for 10 hours of buffing. Am still not completely satisfied with condition of finish - car now looks "faded"
Panoramic sunroof roof drains leaking water into rear headliner. Needed new drains installed (not just blocked or uncoupled).
5000 mi
air conditioning vent shade hinge broke
24000 mi
drain tube for sunroof on drivers side leaked. Also wire to visor light deteriorated....all repaired.
39000 mi
US $16
Rear panoramic drain tubes leaking where fitting is glued to the flexible tube. Poor design and replacement continues poor design. Recommend using silicone between fitting and tube to promote water seal.
39500 mi
US $20
Front passenger drain tube leaking at tube - fitting connection on tube. Vw defect as all 4 tubes failed.
51700 mi
Washed my tig and the clear coat came off.Dealer had it repainted.First time wshing it paint came off again and had to be repainted again.Also had engine whinning noise and a ghostly noise from the rear end that was looked at by dealer
26000 mi
Clogged/Disconnected sunroof drain. Water draining into rear cargo area. Repaired under Certified Used Volkswagen Warranty.
59000 mi
US $500
Sunroof clogged and leaked significantly into the interior.
Sunroof drain tubes clogged - caused water to leak from headliner - dealer unclogged tubes for free
50300 mi
US $660
panoramic sunroof leaked into interior. Drain tubes fell apart. Replaced tubes, headliner, retractable sun shade. VW and extended warranty paid 2/3 of the cost, I paid rest.
126000 mi
Removed headliner to reseal all four sunroof drains.
132000 mi
Panoramic sunroof sunshade failure. Removed back half of sunroof and replaced sunshade.
154000 mi
US $187
Replace sunroof sunshade and stopped water leakage from the sunroof drains.
65000 mi
US $100
Sunroof drain lines separated from fitting that connects to roof drain pan. Inferior design of drain tubes. I purchased new drain tubes, siliconed, and added marine grade adhesive heat shrink to fix the bad design.
11814 mi
Lumbar adjustments on both front seats will not retain setting and works back to no support within 15 minutes of driving. VW tech rep and dealer tech disassembled seat, found not fault that could be repaired and left as a "design problem.
29000 mi
Water leak into interior from roof rack mount. Dealer replaced grommets and tightened mounts.
62000 mi
Sunroof leaking in 3 places. Service department had to remove headliner to inspect; cleaned drains and discovered faulty weld in sunroof frame. Sunroof frame had to be replaced. Headliner replaced and reinstalled too.
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