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Volkswagen Touareg

2004–2008 only

312 classified complaints 2 recalls

2004–2008 Volkswagen Touareg models have 312 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Tank, lines and filler, typically surfacing around 95,086 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen Touareg report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2004–2008

2009–2013

2014–2017

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2008 only

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 58 complaints

Median onset: 95,086 miles. 6.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 42 complaints

Median onset: 92,500 miles. 4.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 35 complaints

Median onset: 82,000 miles.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 35 complaints

Median onset: 98,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 23 complaints

Median onset: 92,000 miles.

Driveshaft, u-joints and carrier bearing · Drivetrain 20 complaints

Median onset: 76,950 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $370–$690 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 17 complaints

Median onset: 72,643 miles.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 11 complaints

Median onset: 72,939 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2008 model years. See the full Volkswagen Touareg report for every year and full specs/safety data.