Worst 2006 Volkswagen Touareg Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 102,926 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | — | — | 84,356 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 79,606 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 103,752 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 66,400 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 74,144 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | 23,427 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 23,427 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | 1 | 32,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | 2,700 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 16,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 53,900 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 165,000 mi |
Recalls for 2006 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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