Structure Problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan owners have reported 101 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (88 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
88
Structure problems
11
Frame And Members problems
1
Tailgate problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

The Body problem

Mechanical trunk lid emergency release will not release from the rear of the vehicle. The locking mechanism failed and lid will not open.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the interior overhead console had become detached from the interior roof of the vehicle. The contact used tape to temporarily secure the console. The cause of the failure was not determined.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. While driving unknown speeds on rough terrain, there was an abnormal ticking, rattling, and knocking noise emerging from the frame. The vehicle was taken to hamilton Volkswagen (2200 NJ-33 hamilton, NJ 08690, 844-858-4565) where it was diagnosed that the b   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

The rear door (tailgate) does not latch nor lock. When it is closed, the catch does not engage and there is no noise from the locking motor. So the door remains open when driving or parking. This is the serious safety issue.   Read details...




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