Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlight Switch problems | |
| Turn Signal problems |
The headlights continuously short out and stop working. The wires on the headlights have no insulation because it has fallen off. This problem has been fixed multiple times and still continues to happen. I contacted the local vw dealership and was not helped. Read details...
Hello: this is the 2nd vw Touareg this year to repair so far, this one is a 2004 model that I have had to replace complete left & right xenon headlamp assembly very pricy. Wiring insulation turns brittle, cracks & falls off inside the headlamp assembly, this allows the bare wires to touch Read details...
This is a problem impacting a large percentage of 2005-2006 vw Touaregs with hid headlights. Wire in headlamp assembly is to small for load. The insulation decays due to heat and results in a short which will blow the fuse for affected headlight. Read details...