Steering Noise problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Four problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan based on all problems reported for the 2011 Tiguan.

1 Steering Noise problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2019

I own a 2011 vw Tiguan and is the worst car I've ever owned. 1. Initially I had a bad turbo at 60,000 miles. Check engine light showed and ended up a bad turbo. 2. A bad oil leak from one of the engine gasket only happened when driving 3. A bad coolant leak. I was driving and I saw the overheating light on I pulled over and added coolant 5 minutes later was empty again. 4. Bad power steering pump I was turning and heads something making noise on the steering and had to replace before something major happened. And next I'm getting rid of it. To bad very bad experience owning one of this. And I only have 80,000 miles on it.

2 Steering Noise problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. While making a left turn, there was a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel and an air bag warning message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to brandon Volkswagen (9816 e adamo dr, tampa, FL 33619, (844) 378-9574) where it was diagnosed that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15v483000 (air bags); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

3 Steering Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. While turning the vehicle, the contact heard a clicking noise in the steering column. Also, the horn, cruise control, and hands free phone service failed, and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to darcars Volkswagen silver spring (12511 prosperity dr, silver spring, MD 20904, (301) 622-7000) where it was diagnosed that the clock spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the warranty did not cover the repairs. No further assistance was offered. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15v483000 (air bags) and stated that the vehicle previously had a cover assembly placed over the clock spring, but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

4 Steering Noise problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2016

Faulty clock spring - clicking noise came from steering wheel when turned then none of the buttons would work and the airbag light came on. Came to find out it was a faulty clock spring and the airbag wouldn't deploy if we were in an accident.


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