Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
6
Transfer Case problems
2
Driveshaft problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Power Train problem

I have vw Tiguan, 2012 manual transmission. It appears that when the car is cold, especially during cold weather, the acceleration of the car is inconsistent. Took to dealer to take a look but they didn't find anything.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

On 5/3/12 @ 12,000 miles, I was slowing @ a yield (10mph) and my transfer case fell on my drive shaft breaking it and the heat shield. Vw fixed it and said it could have happened at factory because a piece was missing that caused the transfer bolts to back out of the case.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

On 5/3/12 @ 12,000 miles, I was slowing @ a yield (10mph) and my transfer case fell on my drive shaft breaking it and the heat shield. Vw fixed it and said it could have happened at factory because a piece was missing that caused the transfer bolts to back out of the case.   Read details...


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