Is the Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI a nightmare?
The VW dealers all had to install special split fork lifts just to service Touareg V10’s! As you pointed out the entire body has be separated from the drivetrain/chassis to do any engine or transmission work. I also had a failed turbo.
Is the Volkswagen Touareg a 4×4 or SUV?
The Volkswagen Touareg Is Your V10 Turbo Diesel Alternative Off-Road 4×4. Right around the time Porsche shocked the luxury world with its very first SUV—the Cayenne—its corporate parent introduced very similar a sport-utility vehicle of its own.
When did the V10 Touareg come out in America?
We only briefly got the V10 Touareg here in America starting in 2004, taking a break for emissions compliance (foreboding!) then returning again for 2006. Remember that this was when hybrid cars were picking up into the mainstream with the Prius.
How much does a V10 TDI W8 cost?
The W8 is a camry (ok, maybe more like a 10 year old former rental car Malibu) compared to the V10 TDI. 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).
How much does a VW Touareg diesel cost?
This Touareg was a first: Ahugely powerful, clean, luxurious diesel. It was a wildly expensive one, too. The price was around $70,000, about 30 grand more than the cheapest Touareg available, as AutoBlog noted in a 2008 review.
What causes a VW Touareg TDI to lose power?
Common problem for the VW Touareg TDI built after 2002, the fault causes the engine to lose power or judder under acceleration intermittently. The fault normally goes away if the ignition is turned off and the engine is cooled down before restarting, but the fault will always become more permanent with time.
Are there any problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg?
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg also had a costly problem that unfortunately, only one owner reported the repair price on. That said, this was a very common problem that affected many owners, according to Car Complaints. For some reason]
How to send a VW Touareg Turbo actuator?
Package the Volkswagen Touareg turbo actuator inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box). Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).
Are there any problems with air on a Touareg?
no problems with air and i have it on both my Touareg and Q7. It’s a complex car.. things can break.. but other than things like the drive shaft and a leaky sunroof (early models) there really arn’t any issues. in general a Touareg is an complex and expensive car to fix… the V10 is even more so.
What kind of car was the Volkswagen Touareg?
Volkswagen superboss Ferdinand Piëch was in the midst of his obsessive goal to make the best cars in the history of the world, an era that gave us the 250 MPH Bugatti Veyron, the 260 mpg Volkswagen XL1, the W12 Phaeton and maybe-possibly-nearly the W12 supercar. The 2002 Touareg itself was a wild engineering project for blue-collar Volkswagen.
What are the common problems with a V10?
Get a good warranty. get a 2008.. then no center bearing/drive shaft issues. other common issues… speeding tickets, big grins on your face, stuff like that. 70k miles, no problems yet other than TPMS and a stepper motor in the center differential.
Why does my Volkswagen Touareg engine not start?
There are a lot of issues that can cause your Touareg to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code. It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes.
What does OBDII code p0013 mean on Volkswagen Touareg?
There will usually be OBDII codes associated with timing related problems, but not always. P0013 is a common camshaft position related code. The crankshaft sensor can go bad as well. When these sensors go bad, it can be impossible for your Touareg to start.
Is the Volkswagen Touareg still a good SUV?
Let’s start off with the actual Volkswagen Touareg. The SUV is currently in its second generation, which began in 2010. The Touareg is in need of a refresh, and its nearly $50,000 base price makes it very overpriced. VW has solved this price issue with the new Atlas, but the Touareg is still a great SUV.
How many miles does a VW Touareg TDI expire?
Extensive maintenance would certainly explain why it looks as good as it does, but 500,000 kilometers (310,000 miles) is a surprisingly low number for a diesel engine to expire at. We can only imagine what that repair bill must’ve been.