Jeep Wrangler vs Volkswagen Tiguan
For 2008–2022 models, the Volkswagen Tiguan has 26.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 40.8 for the Jeep Wrangler. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2008–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Jeep Wrangler
40.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.6× the Volkswagen Tiguan’s rate
- Complaints
- 10,237
- Sold
- 2,506,663
- Recall campaigns
- 53
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2008, 2010 and 2018. Fewest: 2015–2017 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column
Typically around 6,600 mi · repair $270–$510
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 65,437 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Shocks and struts
Typically around 17,000 mi · repair $280–$1,440
Volkswagen Tiguan
26.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
36% fewer than the Jeep Wrangler
- Complaints
- 2,053
- Sold
- 789,415
- Recall campaigns
- 33
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2009–2011 and 2013. Fewest: 2008, 2017 and 2020–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 56,350 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 26,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 5,700 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 8,000 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 67,487 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Jeep Wrangler or the Volkswagen Tiguan?
For 2008–2022 models, the Volkswagen Tiguan has 26.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Wrangler has 40.8, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Wrangler is body control and other modules, typically around 55,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most-reported problem on the Volkswagen Tiguan is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 56,350 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler and Volkswagen Tiguan years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Jeep Wrangler: 2008, 2010 and 2018; Volkswagen Tiguan: 2009–2011 and 2013.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.