Electrical System Related Problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (eight problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Volkswagen Tiguan


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Electrical System problem

My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because it is in the middle of the road where I can't pull over, people coming around a curve behind me that may not have time to brake, specifically RV's and semi-trucks. It is terrifying.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

When doing a full turn my steering wheel started clicking and then my airbag light illuminated. I also lost all steering wheel controls and horn. After doing some research, I found out it was a clock spring.   Read details...

The Ignition Coils Failure problem

Defective fuse link in wiring harness melted together rather than separating causing very high voltage damaging the cpu and ignition coils causing piston misfiring and possibility of engine fire. I have retained the defective part.   Read details...


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