- Worst Model Year:
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Volkswagen Tiguan (although feel free to add yours here) -- probably because it's so new, but still that's definitely a good sign.
The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2012 Tiguan for transmission is short-shifting.
Worst Reported Problems with the Tiguan
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Latest Owner Complaints About the Tiguan
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plastic intake manifold failure -- 2009 Tiguan:
I work for VW and we change these manifolds at least twice a week. We keep FIVE of them in stock because the problem is so frequent. This should be a recall, but VW refuses to recall the intake manifold. STAY AWAY FROM ANY VW WITH THE CTTA 2.0L Turbo engine! Unless, of course, you love spending ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2009 Tiguan owners.
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transmission is short-shifting -- 2012 Tiguan:
Told all VW Tiguans are programmed and working in this manner, normal by the dealership. The transmission is in 4th 5th or 6th gear at low mph i.e. anywhere from 29 to 40 mph and low RPM's from 1100 to 1500? Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2012 Tiguan owners.
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clutch warms up very quickly -- 2011 Tiguan:
Traffic in Johannesburg has been fairy heavy due to rain and this has resulted in long waits in heavy traffic (not strange for this time of year and not something that has been a problem with my VW Polo. However, this morning my brand new Tiguan's clutch was heating up, without any warning ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2011 Tiguan owners.