Volkswagen Touareg owners have reported 1 problem related to steering idler arm (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Touareg based on all problems reported for the Touareg.
Subject vehicle is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 2 equipped with 3. 6l gasoline engine, automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Usa version. Hydraulic power steering system emits abnormal growling and groaning noises when ambient outside air temperatures climb above 85f. Steering input resistance increases substantially beyond normal when power steering system is emitting the subject noises. Abnormal vibration is transmitted to the steering wheel in interior of vehicle when the power steering system is emitting the abnormal noises. First occurrence of this problem was noticed on oct 10, 2010. Volkswagen dealer in gilbert, az inspected the subject vehicle on oct 14, 2010 and deemed the noise to be "normal" but replaced the idler pulley on oct 14, 2010. Volkswagen dealer in north scottsdale, az inspected and replaced the power steering pump under warranty on Jun 28, 2011. Problem persisted. Volkswagen regional service technician/representative inspected vehicle on Jul 20, 2011 and confirmed "abnormal noise originating from power steering system". No follow up or contact from Volkswagen to date. Numerous other Volkswagen Touareg owners are reporting the same problem as evidenced by this specific thread on the club Touareg. . Read more...
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Steering problems | |
| Steering Wheel Vibrate problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Idler Arm problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems |