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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%)
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Touareg repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 89 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 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in California, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 201142000 mi | Vehicle would not start, had to be towed in. Dealer could not diagnose or fix. Car towed in a second time, replaced steering column due to code 00288. | ||
| Mar 201143000 mi | Car towed in a 3rd time for no start issue. Replaced the Access Start Module due to fault 00288. AC would not blow cold, updated software to fix. Satellite radio would consistently lose its stored presets. Mirror made buzzing sound on the highway, housing replaced. Satellite radio presets are consistently lost. No trouble code found, so the dealer would not do anything about it. AC would not blow cold, dealer topped off freon. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in Victoria, Australia Oct 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 2014108820 miA $85 | Failure of Locking Tounge on Fuel Filler door, unable to determine if failure due to plastic deterioration or an attempted theft of fuel. Sadly the simple plastic tounge not sold separately had to buy entire actuator unit. | ||
| Feb 2015117360 miA $840 | Replaced both right and left rear wheel bearings due to noise issue. During repair the left rear wheel bearing was found to be noises. | ||
| Aug 2015124580 miA $925 | Replaced front wheel bearings. | ||
| Nov 2015128960 miA $750 | Failed grease boot on transfer case end of front prop shaft (cardan). Front shaft rebuilt and balanced by Specialist Drive Shaft workshop. | ||
| Jan 2016132680 miA $1600 | Replaced failed EGR Cooler and EGR Valve | ||
| Sep 2016139500 miA $80 | Failer O-Ring seal in Rear Right Air Spring. | ||
| Sep 2017151900 miA $1200 | Replaced all front end suspension bushes as well as upper and lower ball joints ( Complete new left and right upper and lower control arm ) Problem found to be worn bushes and worn ball joints. | ||
| Nov 2017153760 miA $2700 | Replaced Failed Turbo Charger | ||
| Mar 2018156860 miA $500 | Replace fail Boots on front Cardan Shaft. Signs of grease spray onto body work. | ||
| Jun 2018161200 miA $175 | Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor had failed. | ||
| Jul 2018164300 mi | Vehicle began displaying low AdBlue Tank Level. However this vehicle is not fitted with AdBlue. The vehicle also started a countdown time to inhibit restart. Unable to disable or clear conventionally as no option in vehicle controls. Scan performed with VCDS without any success in clearing the issue. Finally resolved by disconnecting the battery and letting it stand for four hours to ensure any volatile memory had cleared. Issue has not returned for past 1,500 km. Exact cause remains unknown. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Yugoslavia Dec 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 201320860 mi$750 | Rear automatic door doesn't open fully. Airbag light was ON due Sam contact in right set buckle(reported by diagnostic computer). | ||
| Jun 201536580 mi$550 | Exhaust gas cooler was broken/liking spreading moisture cloud from the exhaust pipes. Loosing coolant liquid level rapidly. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Queensland, Australia Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201597960 miA $1800 | Starter was slow to crank or would not crank on first try. The number of attempted cranks increased before a start. Starter failed completely. | ||
| Apr 2016100220 miA $140 | Unusual engine noise. Water pump changed | ||
| Jul 2016102800 miA $775 | Brake pedal would fall away and brakes release while stopped at traffic lights. Faulty brake master cylinder. Master cylinder replaced. | ||
| Aug 2016103900 miA $165 | Indications of air in brake system. Brake pedal felt mushy without booster assistance. Could push brake pedal to floor with booster assistance. | ||
| Feb 2017108500 miA $50 | Insulation in both headlight assemblies falling off wiring. Removed harness from assemblies and re-insulated using heat shrink insulation | ||
| Apr 2017109926 miA $450 | Rear Transmission Mount and minor service | ||
| Aug 2017116126 miA $1400 | Inlet swirl vanes replaced with aftermarket kit Replaced centre bearing and rubber mount on prop shaft Replaced bonnet struts | ||
| Apr 2018123380 miA $2100 | Coolant leaking from EGR Cooler. EGR Cooler, EGR Flap, Gaskets and O rings replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Western Australia, Australia Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201696720 miA $6500 | Leaking Rear Seal and EGR Valves | ||
| May 201697820 miA $300 | Sensor for turbo not working, engine light on | ||
| Aug 2016102300 miA $1500 | Auxiliary drive-shaft broke | ||
| Nov 2016318440 miA $1500 | Intake sensor passenger side | ||
| Mar 2017855600 miA $1600 | Have fixed everything replaceable now except Diesel Particulate Filter. Met another owner with same KM as mine and has had no issues except drive shaft. | ||
| Aug 2017119660 miA $300 | Headlight wiring | ||
| Mar 2018129580 miA $2500 | Transmission fluid and filter change. After change erratic gear changes and gears not engaging. Back to mechanic for reset of computers and now working okay. | ||
| Jun 2018130820 miA $8000 | Slipping and gears not selecting when cold. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in South Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 201128000 mi | Garage door opener replaced. | ||
| Jun 201132000 mi | Sunroof leak. Sunroof rails replaced. | ||
| Sep 201140000 mi | Replace sunroof gasket | ||
| Dec 201141000 mi | Drive shaft had to be replaced | ||
| Jun 201249000 miUS $350 | Car would not energize when the key was turned to on position. Towed in. Failed at dealer for 5 days. While mechanic was checking wires, car energized correctly. No issue could be found. Waiting on next failure. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Washington, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 201251500 miUS $50 | The cruise control stopped working. Dealer said it was from jumping the dead battery. Dealer reset computer and cruise control worked again. | ||
| Oct 201362500 miUS $1000 | The Thermostat on the heating system had a short circuit due to enginer coolant. The thermostat was replaced and Engine light reset. Additionally, the passenger's side interior blower fan wa replaced due to noisy/squeaky ball bearing. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201330300 miUS $50 | An air conditioner component started leaking so it wouldn't blow cold air | ||
| May 201863000 miUS $450 | AC leak and recharge | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 201150000 mi | adaptive light problem Interior door trim needed to be replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Alaska, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201120069 mi | Change out variable intake motors, air bag seat sensor, rear window hatch sensor, seat belt clasp. All work under warranty. Change out variable intake motors, air bag seat sensor, rear window hatch sensor, seat belt clasp. All work under warranty | ||
| Oct 201129000 miUS $110 | Passenger side external rear view mirror inoperable. New motor ordered. Passenger side external mirror motor replaced. | ||
| Dec 201129000 mi | Intake manifold was changed out due to variable intake motor sticking due to cold. | ||
| Jan 201236200 miUS $230 | Replaced heater blower motor. | ||
| Jun 201233000 mi | P0171 - Cleaned MAF with isopropyl alcohol, good as new. | ||
| Jan 201338000 miUS $40 | DTC P0171 recurred. Diagnosed EVAP purge solenoid valve defective. Awaiting the part | ||
| Feb 201338300 miUS $230 | Replaced oil separator which was triggering a P0171/2 Bank 1 & 2 running too lean. | ||
| Apr 201339200 mi | Driver door sensor inop, lights do not come on when door opened. Not critical fault ignored for now. Estimate for part $150, will do it sometime. | ||
| Nov 201342000 mi | Driver's side door latch inop. Part $220, labor $0 | ||
| Sep 201449000 miUS $17 | Replaced the parking brake damper. Didn't retract all the way causing the parking brake not to release, had to use foot to raise pedal the last inch or so. A common failure. In newer models they reduced the amount of oil to bring up the pressure. | ||
| Sep 201767000 miUS $600 | Replaced upper control arms Replaced passenger airbag sensor | ||
| Jun 201872000 miUS $300 | Radiator was hit by a rock and punctured. New A/C radiator (includes condenser and desiccant) was installed | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Aug 201132000 mi | Keyless entry did not work. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in Minnesota, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201559000 mi | 1 coil needed replacement. Dealer said it was one that they normally don't see go out. | ||
| Jun 201561000 miUS $500 | Center Bearing Support of Rear Drive Axel needed replacement. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Missouri, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201464000 miUS $150 | Check engine light was on. Dealer diagnosed "misfire". Reset light. | ||
| Sep 201465000 mi | Check engine light came on. Returned to dealer. Dealer said intake needed cleaning. Dealer cleaned and reset light | ||
| Oct 201466200 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. | ||
| May 201691300 miUS $600 | Check engine light came on. Dealer said valves had carbon on them. Removed intake manifold and cleaned valves. | ||
| Aug 201695300 miUS $725 | Vehicle surging at highway speeds. Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed as a failed secondary fuel pump. Replaced pump and cleared codes. | ||
| Oct 201697700 miUS $500 | Vehicle surging on highway. Took to dealer and had trouble diagnosing problem. Finally said that an O2 sensor was bad. Replaced O2 sensor, cleared codes. | ||
| Apr 2018118000 miUS $700 | Dealer stated that brakes needed to be replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Nevada, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Apr 201030000 mi | AC compressor replace not for compressor failure, the electronics sealed in the compressor went bad. | ||
| Sep 201140000 mi | After a heavy rainstorm I noticed water leaking from the moon roof. Dealer replaced the moon roof. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Georgia, United States - Mar 2009 | |||
| Mar 20092009 mi | Sunroof tray was cracked & leaked - replaced under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Alaska, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Jan 200914000 mi | Fixed broken seat belt driver's side. Fixed under warranty | ||
| Dec 201140000 mi | Door sensor failed. Heater blower motor bearing worn | ||
| Sep 201466000 miUS $17 | Replaced the parking brake damper. Didn't retract all the way causing the parking brake not to release, had to use foot to raise pedal the last inch or so. A common failure. In newer models they reduced the amount of oil to bring up the pressure. | ||
| Nov 201468600 miUS $18 | Rear belt retractor stop cover broke or slid into the seat. Added a new cover. | ||
| Feb 201679000 mi | Driver side door latch second time... | ||
| Oct 201683200 miUS $12 | Rear seat belt guide (again) broke jamming the belt | ||
| May 201898000 miUS $280 | Replaced hydraulic pump for tailgate. | ||
| Jun 201898000 miUS $250 | Hydraulic liftgate pump worn. Item not available due to internal dispute between VW and supplier. Got a refurbushed one from eBay | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Alabama, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Nov 2013100000 miUS $60 | The horns (both high tone and low tone) we're not functioning. Both we're replaced with aftermarket parts. | ||
| Mar 2014103000 miUS $60 | Horns stopped working again. I guess it is a common problem. The reeds on both the high and low tone horns tend to get water in between them and freeze during cold weather. | ||
| Dec 2014112000 miUS $150 | Horns replaced again. This time with aftermarket units. The sound is not quite what I'd like, but a working horn is better than a non-working one. | ||
| Jan 2015US $100 | drivers side view mirror motor failed. Motor was replaced and is working properly once again. | ||
| Jul 2015115000 mi | When clutch would disengage, there was a loud squeal. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Montana, United States Sep 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Oct 201035000 mi | Passenger vent was noticed broke upon purchase and successfully replaced at another VW dealer. Both power mirrors not working. Noticed upon dealer delivery. Both power mirror motors were replaced at another VW dealer. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Florida, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201489000 miUS $1600 | Passenger window stopped responding. The switch was only $25, but the repair ended up being $350. Also started seeing a small leak, but it was just a plastic cover, repair was $150. Dealer then called and said they saw other issues ($1100) | ||
| Nov 201489000 miUS $1100 | Same repair as the one in October, except this time was another switch. This switch was another $1100 | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Aug 201037000 mi | -check engine light came on -car ran rough and seemed to hesitate -engine had been cleaned previously and possible dampness could have caused the problem -problem has not recurred | ||
| Feb 201141700 mi | Right "curve" light bulb died. (The light that goes on to illuminate a corner when you are turning). As it was a high-energy bulb it was warranty covered. Waited for the repair and clean, washed car was returned to me after 1 hour/10 min. | ||
| Jun 201475000 miUS $145 | Left side automatic turning or cornering light. Right side was replaced a couple of years ago. Both were covered under the extended Premier warranty. Pretty sure it takes more than ten minutes to change it out. 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. Left rear brake light went out during the 1900 miles road trip. | ||
| Sep 201478000 miUS $5 | Right rear brake light went out. Fixed it in less that 1/2 hour total cost of $5.24 | ||
| May 201584000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 201587000 miUS $230 | Drivers side outside mirror would not adjust up&down, only side2side. Took an extra day to get the part into the dealership. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201131000 mi | Received airbag warning and was diagnosed as a faulty drivers seat belt connector. Part ordered and installed. | ||
| Aug 201135000 mi | Check Coolant message came on. Was discovered that a coolant hose from the overflow was leaking. Dropped off afternoon of day 1, ordered parts day 2, and was driving the third day. Total of 2.5 days in shop from when we dropped off. | ||
| Nov 201138000 mi | Took Touareg in as the driver door mirror was not functioning. Part had to be ordered. The parking brake lever not disengaging when releasing. Had to push up on the lever with foot for vehicle to register the PB as off. 2nd visit to have the drivers mirror motor installed. Part had to be ordered from prior visit. | ||
| Dec 201139000 mi | Front headlight cornering light displayed an error. Took to dealer and within 2 hours was replaced and on my way home. Would have done the change myself but the Touareg headlights are very difficult, especially with the Xenons. | ||
2007.5 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Volkswagen Touareg in Western Australia, Australia Aug 2010 - Mar 2022 | |||
| May 201149600 miA $500 | Hand Brake release lever snapped off when I tried to release the handbrake. | ||
| Apr 201465400 miA $1400 | drivers side door grab handle snapped off | ||
| Nov 201469720 miA $2000 | intake manifold replaced on one side | ||
| Nov 2017111600 miA $250 | Parking brake lever snapped off when releasing the brake. This is the second one I have replaced on this vehicle. | ||
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