Equipment Problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan owners have reported 380 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 (363 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.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

The Equipment problem

When I am backing , my card comes to a complete stop, like I hit wall . There is nothing behind my car. It like you ran into a brick wall. This has happened several times   Read details...

The Navigational (global Positioning System) Gps problem

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...

The Carrier/rack problem

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...

The Owners/service Manual problem

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 Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

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...




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