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2006 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 44 repairs.
2006 Volkswagen Touareg repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Volkswagen Touareg
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| Volkswagen Touareg in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2012125000 mi | Front Differential failing even though rear and center differentials are fine. | ||
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201270000 miUS $100 | The horn stopped working, almost no sound. | ||
| Jul 201275000 miUS $100 | Glow plug module and glow plug harness electrical fault generating a "Check Engine" fault.No running problem,but fault could not be initially cleared by dealer.Further diagnostics required with visits to dealer-in process of final repair. | ||
| Aug 201275500 mi | The problem reported in July required additional repair, but the dealer worked with VW to get the appropriate part(s) to make the repair. It was a subtle and hard-to-diagnose issue that was ultimately resolved. | ||
| Sep 201276000 miUS $250 | Driveshaft, also called propeller shaft, failed. Vehicle was flatbedded back to the dealer. Driveshaft and centre support bearing were replaced. | ||
| Mar 2015103000 miUS $150 | "Flaps" for the A/C and ventilation were "throwing a code" which resulted in the A/C being unavailable. Codes were reset, tested, and A/C now works. Note that A/C was non-functional, but ventilation fans were running correctly. | ||
| Jun 2015106000 miUS $85 | Water leaked into the passenger side footwell from the A/C drain system. An independent repair location in Denver checked all drains for all systems, and cleared a blockage for the A/C with approximately 1 L of stopped up water. | ||
| Sep 2015107000 miUS $350 | A cracked vacuum line for the brakes had to be replaced - brakes were not dependable. An interim patching repair to minimise leakage was performed while waiting for the correct part to arrive. When the part arrived, the line was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2016113000 mi | A/C system has "valves" that direct heat or cold through the ducts. The flapper/"valve" would not re-set for A/C season, so no cold air, despite a properly charged system. Reset was achieved through the computer interface by the dealer. | ||
| Dec 2016115000 mi | Engine check light came on - dealer plugged it in, cleared error, could not find root cause of the error. No further issues since then. | ||
| Mar 2017117000 miUS $125 | A/C recharge was done in early March and the a "reset" of flapper valves that were in fault mode was required (subject of this note). | ||
| Jul 2017120000 miUS $183 | The handle for the parking brake broke off from the connection. The handle is attached asymmetrically to the connector, and as such, would eventually break. A new handle and connection to the cable was required, and was installed by the dealer. _Extremely_ poor design by VW for this part ! | ||
| Nov 2017121000 mi | Parking brake cable "popped loose" from bracket under dashboard that maintains tension on the cable, leading to parking brake being "stuck". The cable fits into an l-bracket with a slot, the head of that section of the cable being pulled out sufficiently to create tension. It was replaced in the slot, and I am keeping a cable-tie handy in the car if the cable head pops loose again. Extremely annoying, yes, but it also very closely mimics the symptoms of a broken cable, which is a bit more heart-stopping with the car parked a long way from a dealer. | ||
| Jan 2018122000 miUS $100 | The transmission coupling for what VW calls the "propeller shaft" began to fail while on a trip. With _very_ careful driving roughly 100 miles, the vehicle reached the dealer. The repair required the complete replacement of the "propeller shaft" and coupling, as VW no longer supports replacement of the coupling alone. If the coupling catastrophically fails, the vehicle is dead-on-the-road, so this was an important repair. | ||
| Apr 2018125000 miUS $80 | "Flapper valve" reset - previous entries on this car - was required to anable A/C to work. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in California, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Apr 201185000 miUS $500 | Carrier bearing on rear drive shaft was failing. Only evident by inspection of bearing (no noise). This is a common Touareg/Porsche Cayenne/Audi Q7 problem. Acquired a remanufactured drive shaft from Colorado (internet purchase). | ||
| Mar 2013115000 miUS $18000 | Power steering pump started making loud growling sound that was getting progressively worse. PS pump was replaced. | ||
| Dec 2013124000 miUS $400 | Warning system reported engine fault every time windshield wipers turned on. Problem isolated to short in windshield wiper stalk. Replacement part ordered but not yet installed. Problem hasn't recurred. Maybe process of troubleshooting fixed short. | ||
| Mar 2014127000 miUS $90 | Raspy sound occurs intermittently when under power. Dealer identified a small exhaust leak around exhaust manifold, but would have to remove engine to investigate further. Update: resolved itself. | ||
| Dec 2015148000 miUS $70 | Leaking headlight washer assembly. Causes system to lose windshield washer fluid. Part not in stock so not repaired at time of diagnosis. | ||
| Dec 2016163000 miUS $700 | Air suspension compressor and associated relay failed. | ||
| Jan 2017109300 mi | Subsequent leak on a fitting connection to the new air compressor. Ultimately I fixed it by buffing the end of the hose that is inserted into the quick disconnect. The mechanic didn't notice that the tangs of the quick disconnect had scratched the hose. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Nov 201147000 mi | Sensor related to diesel engine. Part only $75 but had to R&I transmission. Extended warranty paid $1,800. | ||
| Apr 201248000 miUS $1800 | Large uncontrollable vibration under floorboard. Managed to drive it in, as not far. Replaced prop shaft. Extended warranty paid $1,800. Replace prop shaft | ||
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Jan 201667000 miUS $790 | Power steering leaking. Pump is the most expensive part. Labor is 2 hours | ||
| Jan 201777000 miUS $2000 | Brakes needed replacement $700 for the front and 600 for the rear. Rotors can not be turned. Headlight leveling sensor went bad $200 Needed Timing belt and minor fixes $2000 | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Feb 201182000 miUS $75 | Replaced headlight control unit | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Tennessee, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201281700 miUS $400 | Carrier bearing driveshaft failed at apx 80k miles | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201266500 miUS $120 | Faulty ground connection. | ||
| Feb 201370100 miUS $430 | Replaced one defective headlamp and replaced other old headlamp. | ||
| Oct 201569000 miUS $540 | Battery replacement. | ||
| Jul 201774000 miUS $500 | Intermittent ground, battery dead after one week of nonuse. Testing to locate ground and replaced battery under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011114000 miUS $130 | Transfer case failure at 115,000 mi. | ||
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017102000 mi | Removed driver side front wheel liner to access clean-out for front sunroof drain. Cleaned out drain area of peanut shells, small twigs, leaves, dirt. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015160000 miUS $560 | Fan motor went out. A/C never seemed to work correctly from the time I bought it. | ||
2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
| Volkswagen Touareg in Victoria, Australia Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2014107880 miA $1000 | Tailshaft centre bearing collapsed. Had to buy a complete tailshaft as mechanic said no bearings were available. | ||
| Nov 2015109000 miA $400 | Glow plugs were replaced. 2 were faulty so full set fitted Intake linkage problem | ||
| May 2017114700 miA $100 | Clearance globe change | ||
| Jul 2017115940 miA $150 | Hose replaced. The car was in for a service and a leak was noticed. | ||
| Sep 2021128340 miA $500 | Replaced both intake manifolds as 1 had cracked although I think the repair shop may have caused it. I replaced both as I got a good price for a pair. 1 had been replaced some years ago by VW dealer. Emission light still on. Car runs as normal. | ||
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