Power Train Problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan owners have reported 177 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (159 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train driveline (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

The Power Train problem

The check oil light indicated that the oil level had become too low. The volswagen dealership service technician identiifed the cause to be from the exhaust valve seals wearing out. The cylinder head needs to be replaced per their recommendation. No warning apart from the low oil indicator.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

Every 2 to 3 months, car fails to accelerate properly/change into higher gear, has been repaired twice and now needs a third, was told it was a wiring problem.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

Leakage of fluid around transfer case necessitating replacement . Mileage only 43000   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

In the first month of owning the vehicle, the fuel pump and fuel tank had to be replaced. Since then the vehicle has displayed intermittent loss of response to the accelerator pedal. This occurs when first shifting into drive, the vehicle will not respond to any input into the accelerator pedal.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Background: 2015 (70,733 mi), engine light went on & I brought it to vwhartford. They found fault for system to lean found rear main sela is leaking oil which is causing fuel trim faults. Oil cap is leaking oil & the upper time chain cover is leaking oil but the main oil leak is coming from   Read details...




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