Visibility Problems of Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg owners have reported 20 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Volkswagen Touareg


Recently reported Visibility problems of Volkswagen Touareg

The Wiper problem

Due to a leak in either the sunroof or the windshield water continuously drips down every time it rains onto the floorboard of the driver side of this vehicle, creating a sopping wet floor board that has 2 inches of water, which in turn soaks the whole electrical system for this vehicle.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

2004 vw Touareg windshield wiper system. When wiper is set to wipe continuously, wiper stops when vehicle comes to a full stop, and will not begin to wipe until vehicle exceeds 5 mph. During heavy rains, it is unsafe to proceed too 5 mph when windshield wiper is not wiping.   Read details...

The Defogger problem

The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg tdi. Whenever the contact used the vehicle heat or air conditioner exhaust fumes came through the interior vents into the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact has experienced the failure since the vehicle was purchased.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

Sun roof glass exploded on its own. No reason found. Vw says part is not available. . . Anywhere. Glass is tempered: millions of sharp fragments all over interior and driver. Laminated glass would be a wiser design.   Read details...

The Blower problem

The consumer states his 2004 Volkswagen Touareg was having a throttle delay problem. This is especially bad when pulling out from an intersection. This lasted for about 2-4 seconds and it is intermittent. After the vehicle has a delay the rpms go up t 3,000 to 4,000.   Read details...




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