Worst 2005 Volkswagen Touareg Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | — | — | 96,941 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 76,106 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | — | — | 43,195 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | — | — | 94,150 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | — | 10,240 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 28,060 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 51,248 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 64,667 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 73,167 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 52,109 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 66,416 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 90,867 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 6,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 3,619 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 1,242 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 6,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 74,217 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 93,900 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 | — | — | 1,242 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | — | 178 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 32,185 mi |
Recalls for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~73,941 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Other Volkswagen Touareg Years
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Touareg reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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