2012 Volkswagen Touareg Lux The touareg is a fantastic vehicle. Nov 5, 2011 #1 Hi. One battery failed. The gas V-6 is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Raphael Orlove is features editor for Jalopnik. then returning again for 2006. I traded a V8 Landcruiser for my VW Touareg V8 TDI R-Line. The VW Touareg V10 TDI was, simply, one of the coolest cars ever made. The Touareg reaches showrooms in 3.2 V6, 4.2 V8, 2.5 TDi or 5.0 V10 TDi guises. The Touareg in all models is considered the German Jeep. EIGHTEEN.. Reliability Index is a trading style of Warranty Direct, a BNP Paribas Cardif brand. Repairs are more frequent for the Touareg, so you may experience a few more visits to your Volkswagen shop than normal. I recently purchased a 2012 VW Touareg TDI. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Volkswagen Touareg. But our … I only paid $1500 for it and it was bumper to bumper, $0 deductible, 3 years from purchase date. But it is a pretty good engine and very reliable if you do the maintenance well (400-500k trouble-free miles). But it is a pretty good engine and very reliable if you do the maintenance well (400-500k trouble-free miles). Like, ever. The Volkswagen Touareg Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 25th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. The TDI motor would be better, but stayed away because of the issues VW has had. And then Volkswagen stuffed a 10-cylinder twin-turbo 5.0-liter diesel engine into the front of the thing, an engine larger than some minor principalities that comprised pre-1871 Germany. The Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI is a rare, expensive SUV that doesn't have a good reputation for reliability, which makes this high-mile example so special. Volkswagen Touareg owners have reported a total of 810 problems for their cars built in the 14 model years listed in the chart below. How destructive are these things to your bank account? We are 106,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information. The W8 is a camry (ok, maybe more like a 10 year old former rental car Malibu) compared to the V10 TDI. 3.0 V6 TDI Engine Problems and Reliability The technically sophisticated 3.0 TDI requires a lot of effort and money for any repair. Recently Listed 2004 Volkswagen Touareg Most Popular Articles . Had issues with the Adblue heater and replaced that. Here are some FAQ and technical details on the V6 TDI engine. The Touareg X is a limited (1000 units) version of the 2014 Touareg TDI Clean Diesel Lux (240PS) with 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system for the US market, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Volkswagen Touareg. Prior to the Touareg, I drove Audi A6 bi-turbo and A4 for nearly 11 years. Let me share some of the joys of owning one for exactly one year: 1. I traded a V8 Landcruiser for my VW Touareg V8 TDI R-Line. I won’t get into things like the dealer breaking and then re-installing the broken driveshaft, as I blame that on the dealer. Get reliability information for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg from Consumer Reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Volkswagen Touareg Reliability And Durability: Pros: Year: Body/Powertrain: Comment: 2011: 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD: Had issues with the Adblue heater and replaced that. © 2004 - 2021 TrueDelta. 05-23-2010 02:26 PM #7. The VW Touareg TDI and Audi Q7 TDI use the same 3.0L TDI engine, model name "CATA". The 2011 Touareg gets a near total redesign and new chassis. The 2.5-liter TDI PD engines are not as durable as the previous version. I have owned a 2004 V8 and I now own a 2010 V6 TDI. 4 out of 5 stars. Volkswagen Transporter (T5), 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg. That good customer service and I love everything about this car, the ride the fuel consumption the towing capacity just to name a few. The VW Touareg V10 TDI was, simply, one of the coolest cars ever made. The 3.0 TDI engine aroused admiration from journalists and clients who drew attention to fantastic dynamic characteristics. Pictured here, special lifting apparatus. There are also new wheel designs, more exterior chrome trim, reshaped exhaust tips, and on certain models, LED taillights. The 2017 Touareg's only engine is a 3.6-liter V-6 with 280 hp and 266 lb-ft of torque. The main issue, as JoeFromPA notes, is that the whole SUV is so tightly packaged, so finely engineered that much of the vehicle has to come apart for repairs. Bottom line - although the tow limit is 7500 lbs, trying to power normal US trailers causes the computer to go haywire. There are only a few negatives: Does not have navigation or a backup camera, and I Does not include a tow package, which I need. Have now done over 30,000kms of country driving with some heavy towing. The price was around $70,000, about 30 grand more than the cheapest Touareg available, as AutoBlog noted in a 2008 review. Probably Japanese. The Toureg looked like a good compromise for on and off road but it is too unreliable to take any distance aware from a major centre. The VW dealers all had to install special split fork lifts just to service Touareg V10's! It was a chance for some prestige for the German carmaker, going at the fuel economy question sideways. As you pointed out the entire body has be separated from the drivetrain/chassis to do any engine or transmission work. View all 30 consumer vehicle reviews for the Used 2012 Volkswagen Touareg on Edmunds, or submit your own review of the 2012 Touareg. I recently purchased a 2012 VW Touareg TDI. It was terrifying to own as a DD because you literally could have a part fail with no warning and struggle to source parts and a reliable mechanic to do the work within weeks. I still own one and just in the last 6 months it’s cost me $4280 (failed center drive shaft bearing, failed glow plug and had all 10 replaced). VW 2.5-liter TDI PD Engine Problems and Reliability. I had a really good deal on the car and I am still in love with it, however it comes with some problem. BASE PRICE (GERMANY) $82,955 . and after complaining about the cost and reliability the review the car’s service history and agreed to replace it free of charge. I started out looking at equinoxes and wound up with a touareg. 4dr SUV turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel. The 3.0l V6 TDI engine was developed by Audi (a member of the Volkswagen Group) and introduced in 2004 as the new engine in the Audi D3 A8. Too many known issues now I would be looking at another vehicle. Often serious problems begin to … Driving the amazing VW Touareg TDI is like no other driving experience I've ever had. The Touareg V6 TDI is fantastic and we kept ours longer than any other car. Remember VW … Joined Aug 17, 2012 Location Phoenix TDI 2012 Jetta Nov 1, 2014 #1 Hey friends, I have a 2012 Jetta TDI SE, a 2010 Wolfsburg Tiguan, and a 2005 Honda CRV that my son may drive next year. The diesels come in SE, Altitude, or Escape trims, the latter two differing largely in design details over the SE. 2010 VW Touareg V6 TDI,lux limited pkg,black with white/chocolate two tone interior. The driver seat that requires a 17mm triple square socket to remove. I then sold it - firesale style - and it had drivetrain issues. 5 out of 5 stars Comfort The Touareg's 2011 redesign made it much better, an agile, solid, well-finished SUV with comfortable seats and a plush interior. The new Touareg TDI is VW’s latest attempt to prove that 90% of Americans could live with a diesel every day. No dealer support for known problems in Australia. Based on consumer reports, unfortunately, the 3.0 TDI V6 is almost unable to pass 200,000 miles without an overhaul. Bigger and more powerful than its predecessor but 195 kilograms lighter, VW… Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. I have not driven a car with such few km that has had so many problems. The Adblue fluid lasts up to 10,000 miles in the VW Touareg TDI and up to 10-15,000 miles in the Audi Q7 TDI. I had to laugh at the ‘do you own an engine hoist’ on the ‘Should I buy a Passat flowchart’. Then the V10 Touareg showed up and blew my mentions into smithereens. One battery was under that seat, the other required 18 10mm bolts to be removed. Also, just LOOK at the size of that mass damper on the front of the crank. 3/06: The range is rationalised. A well-maintained diesel engine can easily go 400-500,000 miles. Beautiful leather interior. I had to replace both batteries ($250/per battery at walmart rates believe it or not). And when I say drop the drivetrain, I mean use a special lift and tools that can handle the weight of an aluminum-block 5.0 liter diesel engine and transmissions. As far as reliability, I am sure we all know germa dubberboy. by Parrymax from Philadelphia, Pa. on Tue Jan 19 2016 I purchased my 2015 Touareg TDI Executive in August 2015. Then these Touaregs joined the used market, like silent bank account killers. Decent fuel economy. Previously owned an Audi Q5 and love the Touareg in all aspects except the engine power. With the TDI and the Hybrid, the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg shows that you don't have to settle for a guzzler to get a roomy, family-friendly utility vehicle. 2. We only briefly got the V10 Touareg here in America starting in 2004, taking a break for emissions compliance (foreboding!) The vehicle rides smooth and has great get up and go. The 2011 Touareg got more than just a facelift. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Exec My Touareg is a TDI model, and for a V6 SUV 29 mpg is excellent in my opinion. Key giveaways include LED daytime running lights, and a linear four-bar chrome grille. A lot of power compared to other newer SUVs I've driven. Recently I put together an article about the VW W8 Passat, a car so needlessly complicated and expensive to operate I was sure it was the most infamously unreliable Volkswagen in modern history. The nearest court date relating to the V6 diesel models won't be until November 2016. Previously, our VW Jetta SportWagen TDI punched above its weight in fuel economy, so we were concerned that would go away with the fix. Its towing ability is impressive and reliable. The Touareg has an excellent record in our reliability surveys and in the most recent one in which it appeared it finished in first place in the luxury SUV class. The Volkswagen Touareg Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 25th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. Seriously, parts were scarce but the main thing that made me sell it is no one could work on it and even the knowledge base online was scarce. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg EXEC Love my tdi engine. That’s what happened to me—a turbo failed and it was two weeks and me running around to get it “fixed” and they still broke the driveshaft.. The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is a midsize, five-passenger SUV available in Sport, Lux and Executive trim levels. v10 tdi reliability. Thread starter kanek_o_north; Start date Nov 1, 2014; K. kanek_o_north New member . Audi, Porsche and VW all out of same factory so not sure about their reliability. Thread starter jamesbranton; Start date Nov 5, 2011; J. jamesbranton New member. The diesels come in SE, Altitude, or Escape trims, the latter two differing largely in design details over the SE. I actually bought an aftermarket warranty that paid for $7k worth of work conducted in that one year of ownership. Back in the day, VW’s advertising slogan was "Drivers Wanted," and the Touareg TDI definitely pushes the right buttons for folks who like to drive. Joined Nov 5, 2011 Messages 4. The new engine was installed later in Volkswagen premium models such as the Volkswagen Phaeton and Touareg. The main reason I purchased the VW Golf TDI is that with the diesel engine, life expectancy is 50-80% longer. This rating ranks the Volkswagen Touareg 25th out of 26 among midsize SUVs. You would be so lucky with a V10. The Touareg Mk2 reaches UK showrooms with 3.0 V6 or 4.2 V8 TDi diesel engines or there's a hybrid, powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine. The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Volkswagen Touareg. By contrast, diesel’s promise of an economical, largely foreign kind of engine tech with tons and tons of torque appealed to lots of American weirdos. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included. Dieselgate wasn’t a thing yet, and the specs of the 5,800-lb V10 Touareg pulled at our heartstrings like a tractor beam: Most Americans thought of diesels existing in two sorts of realms at that time: Either tiny, huffing economy engines in the fronts of wheezy VW Rabbits or slowly chugging boats around being sooty Chevy Suburbans. $20,000. Volkswagen Touareg Reliability And Durability: Neutral. This, claimed Volkswagen, was a complete overhaul, from stem to stern. I contacted VW aust. It was a wildly expensive one, too. In short, Volkswagen made the already complicated Touareg even more complicated. Yes, you read that right: a special lift, as reader Benni996 (who also claims to have owned a V10 TDI) reiterated in the same thread: I was waiting to pipe in the same. See 1000q: 2011-13 VW Touareg guide for revisions and differences vs. the 2010. VEHICLE TYPE front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon. See the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg models for sale near you. The 2011 Touareg got more than just a facelift. The Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI is a rare, expensive SUV that doesn't have a good reputation for reliability, which makes this high-mile example so special. On that long … The Mk1 and Mk2 are the ones to go for with the 3.0TDI. Engine hoist, ha! 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr TDI Execline This 2013 Volkswagen Touareg delivers a surprising level of luxury and makes a formidable competitor to established high-end marques. The 2.5-liter TDI PD engines are not as durable as the previous version. Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Copyright Policy | Michael at Google+. The Touareg Mk2 reaches UK showrooms with 3.0 V6 or 4.2 V8 TDi diesel engines or there's a hybrid, powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine. One turbo failed. The Touareg has an excellent record in our reliability surveys and in the most recent one in which it appeared it finished in first place in the luxury SUV class. Volkswagen and the Court have been very quiet on the resolution for 3.0L TDI owners. The Driver’s SUV. 2017 Volkswagen Touareg Reliability Ratings Our reliability score is based on the J.D. For reference this more torque than the 380HP supercharged hybrid Touareg we tested in January SUV making it the “torquiest” Touareg on these shores. 2015 Touareg TDI Executive. I also had a failed turbo. The Touareg in all models is considered the German Jeep. Very powerful. I myself would advise you buy something a little easier to live with instead, like an Eagle Summit that’s filled with live snakes, or a 1990s Ferrari. Had a computer problem that took forever to get fixed; ALso spent a riduculous amount of time getting the trailer lights powered. Large cargo area - big enough for two adult great danes. NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: This 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux is an elegant, potent and fun-to-drive luxury SUV that is worth a test drive for … UNKNOWN OR OTHER Recall Date: 05/16/2018. Drive shafts, leaking engine seals, EGR valves, leaking sump plug, mirrors not working, hand brake buzzer going on and off, engine warning lights going on one day off the next. Volkswagen Touareg Reliability And Durability: Cons, 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel. Remember that this was when hybrid cars were picking up into the mainstream with the Prius. Power … With so many gadgets, I worry about the reliability....and VW does get dinged for reliability in CR. View all 30 consumer vehicle reviews for the Used 2012 Volkswagen Touareg on Edmunds, or submit your own review of the 2012 Touareg. I had a really good deal on the car and I am still in love with it, however it comes with some problem. Trim options are reduced and a 3.6-litre engine replaces the previous 3.2 unit, while the brilliant 3.0 TDi appears. The Touareg TDI can also tow up to 7,700 pounds, a figure that puts most midsize SUVs to shame. Interior: High-quality materials, rich wood and metallic accents, and contemporary electronics and entertainment interfaces fill out the Touar... Mileage 200,800 km In Calgary, 16 km . This Touareg was a first: Ahugely powerful, clean, luxurious diesel. Russ Heaps-February 7, 2020. The VW's stock tires weren't up to this icy job, and it took several hours of shoveling to put the Touareg back on the road. Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. The average annual repair cost is $937 which means it has poor ownership costs. The names "VR6" and "TDI" refer to the engine. Its towing ability is impressive and reliable. Repairs are more frequent for the Touareg, so you may experience a few more visits to your Volkswagen shop than normal. Because one battery failed, a complex and untraceable decision-making process was performed by the vehicle and it decided it wouldn’t start with either battery but it WOULD continue to allow battery drain from various accessories. A lot of power compared to other newer SUVs I've driven. The Touareg has a 4.5 gallon (16.9L) tank and the Audi Q7 has a 6 gallon (23 liter) Adblue tank. Volkswagen Transporter (T5), 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg. The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI comes with two engine options: a 3.6-litre FSI V6 and the TDI 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel V6. Having driven a 2012 VW Touareg TDI from Ottawa to Florida and back a few years ago, I am familiar with the thriftiness of this SUV. 2020 Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI. Also sometimes the Glowplug light turns on after a start in the morning, and have the odd NOX sensor check engine light come on. Increase the performance, reliability and fuel economy of your 2009-2016 VW Touareg and Audi Q7 TDI by eliminating the restrictive Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Adblue Injection system and factory catalytic converters, thus allowing the exhaust to flow more freely. The Touareg was introduced in 2002 and heavily revised for 2008. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with … The cost turned away all but the most obsessive Euro-types here in the States, people who could have afforded any and all repairs. The TDI motor would be better, but stayed away because of the issues VW has had. 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