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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Owners have filed 238 complaints about the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 26.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 19.7%.
Complaints238
Crashes6
Fires2
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 26.1% · 62
Electrical system 19.7% · 47
Exterior lighting 16.4% · 39
Air bags 12.6% · 30
Steering 5.9% · 14
Unknown or other 4.6% · 11
Fuel/propulsion system 3.4% · 8
Power train 3.4% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Volkswagen Tiguan in this data, 2011 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2022 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 34 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 57,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a malfunctioning fuel pump module, that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer or local Volkswagen dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,200. Engine · reported at 99,200 miles
Bright red "oil can" starts flashing on screen while on major highway. Made I home. The next day the car kept staling before I even left for work. Found out no oil was being distributed through the motor causing the engine to seize. Loud noise could also be the timing belt, which is a common problem in these vehicles. Now I have a car that is not paid off, and I can't drive. This is an absolute nightmare. Engine · reported at 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the engine stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that two of the ignition coils were not firing well. The technician replaced the coils. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,407. Engine · reported at 40,407 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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