Volkswagen Tiguan owners have reported 386 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (369 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's navigational (global positioning system) gps (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The overhead console suddenly dropped into the passenger compartment, making the vehicle dangerous to drive: the rear view mirror view was completely blocked and the now swinging console can hit the driver's face while driving. Read details...
The gps in this vehicle constantly gives wrong information and directions. It has consistently shown wrong directions and has tried to make me turn around on the freeway and has sent me down one way streets. Read details...
I was turning and a crack sound came from the steering wheel, turning the car caused the clock spring to break. Airbag light came on, horn doesn't work, no controls on steering wheel work. Known issue but they stopped recalls at 2014 models but should still havr recalls for later years, same issue. Read details...
My vehicle's front assist collision sensor will engage itself while going down some driveways regardless of how slow or angled I try to exit (I always make sure that my exit and turns are safe from any ongoing traffic so the sensor is only being tripped from ground in front of the sensor). Read details...
The fuel indicator (gauge) in the instrument panel does not tell how much fuel is in the vehicle. I bought this car used but as a "certified" vehicle. I would expect this to last longer as I have never had one to go out on a vehicle. Read details...