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Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Safety Reports and Reviews



Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Reviews



Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10217577

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 22, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . on january 21, 2008 i purchased a new 2008 volkswagen touareg. i am the original owner. the tpms continuously warns of a low tire (s). however, no such low tire condition exists. after complaining, i learned that volkswagen sets the ¿low tire pressure warning telltale¿ warning to alert at a tire pressure loss of about 4 psi, based on a factory fixed initial tire pressure preset of 46 psi rear, and 39 psi front. these fixed preset pressures are based upon a maximum vehicle load. at less than maximum vehicle load, 46 psi in the rear tires is excessive, greatly reducing the tire patch area that contacts the road surface. this condition is dangerous, especially in wet or icy conditions due to decreased traction. moreover, tread life will be greatly reduced with this limited tread contact. to remedy this condition, the volkswagen owner¿s manual describes a procedure to change the tire pressure preset (s) based on the type of tire, and/or the conditions expected. (3.1 controls and equipment) in this section, there is also a notation; ¿the driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle.¿ this feature is visible, but locked by the manufacturer so that it is not accessible to any owner, or the volkswagen dealer. my efforts to have access to the tpms preset pressures as described in the owners manual (or) to at least have the tpms more closely follow the federal standards (49 cfr parts 571 and 585) have been denied by volkswagen and/or its representatives, with the decision final. with the system designed as it is, the tpms telltale light is continuously illuminated under all driving conditions, making this mandated safety device completely ineffective for its intended purpose. volkswagen said that if i don¿t like the system, my only option is to turn it off. this is not a complaint about my dealer. they would like to help me and others with this problem. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGMB77L48D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in FORT WORTH, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 21, 2008. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: AUTOBAHN IMPORTS, INC . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 817-336-0885 . DEALER'S CITY: FORT WORTH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 76107 .

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Electrical System Instrument Panel

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Electrical System Instrument Panel Review #10226838

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . digital speedometer is reading in km, not mph. owners manual incorrectly explains it can be set in mph but the manufacturer has told me that it is not possible on my model. it is confusing and not safe to have two different speed reading in the dash. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGCB77L28D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in NAPLES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Exterior Lighting

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Exterior Lighting Review #10253660

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . i purchased an '08 vw touareg 2 v8 with the much lauded bi-xenon afs ii headlights. i fully understand bi-xenon brand headlights and hids in general are in design transition and are supposed to offer more illumination, and thus better safety, than prior halogen headlight designs. however, my real life experience with bi-xenon headlights strongly suggests that nhtsa overlooked something that has placed many motorists, myself included, at risk. because of the "vertical cutoff" present in the light pattern of low beam bi-xenons, the uphill side of roadway dips and valleys are not illuminated. this is an ever-present danger for those of us who travel rural, country roads, at night, with abundant wildlife present (or pets, children or joggers). of course, utilizing the high beams can compensate for the blind spots created by the vertical cutoff. however, when on unfamiliar country roads, traveling the speed limit, i find that i am caught overdriving the headlight illumination when encountering dips and valleys, and cannot react quickly enough with high beam response to make me feel secure. there is also the issue of blinding oncoming motorists with my high beams or even those i'm approaching from behind. i believe the nhtsa approval of bi-xenons headlights on the vw touareg was a mistake. the vehicles need to be recalled. the alleged added advantage of bi-xenons on level or ascending roadways is negated by the blind spots created in dips and valleys when the vehicle is descending. i would gladly return to halogen type headlights for rural settings. *tr.Mileage was 700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGMB77L38D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in ENUMCLAW, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Tires

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Tires Review #10285865

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES . i have a 2008 volkswagen touareg 2 which was purchased new with pirelli tires. at approximately 12,000 miles, i noticed a vibration in the steering and took my car in to the dealer. the dealer found nothing wrong at that time. the car started to pull to the right at about 20,000 miles and again i took the car to the dealer. the dealer would not align the tires because they said that there were too many highs and lows in the tires although i had done everything required by the dealer. i called pirelli who said that the tires should be rotated every three to four thousand miles but vw says that they only rotate at 10,000. after filing a complaint with vw the dealer offered two new tires but i had to pay for the other two. not a satisfactory solution as the dealer would not give me the two tires without my personal purchase of two more. the dealer claimed they didn't know that the pirelli suggested rotating at 3,000 miles. *tr.Mileage was 20699 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGBE77L88D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in DOWNERS GROVE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10311479

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 2008 vw touareg loud squealing noise emitted when vehicle coming from a complete stop and moving under 10 miles. made 2 attempts to dealership but to no avail. dealer heard the noise but unable to resolved matter. *tr.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGBE77L88D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in ARCADIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10313602

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . when taking foot off of brake pedal, brakes hang up and make a squealing sound, indicating the brakes are not releasing as they should. v.w. told us to replace brakes to solve problem, did so and did not solve problem, wrote v.w. a letter and absolutely no response or concern from v.w. concerned could have brake failure in emergency. *tr.Mileage was 200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGBE77L38D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in RENTON, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10325123

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . tl*the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen touareg. the vehicle had pirelli scorpion strs tires, tire size 265/45zr20. the contact observed when the vehicle was parked that the air pressure in the tires needed to be over inflated by two pounds before the vehicle could be in operation. a failure had not occurred when the complaint was filed. the contact disagreed with the practice of over inflating the tires. the failure mileage was unavailable. the current mileage was 5,280. .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGBE77L08D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in PAINESVILLE, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Wheels

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Wheels Review #10339294

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 13, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with WHEELS . tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen touareg. the contact stated that at highway speeds, all four wheels would vibrate excessively, swaying back and forth. after numerous trips to the dealer to no avail, the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility. the mechanic advised that the tires were off road tires that should never have been installed on the vehicle. the tires were sent to a testing center and were deemed safe with no defects found. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the contact was displeased because the original equipment tires installed were off road tires and he believed the manufacturer was liable for replacing them for not initially installing the correct tires. the failure mileage was 16,000 and the current mileage was approximately 17,800. .Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGCB77L48D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in LEWISVILLE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Review #10341548

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . tl*the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen touareg. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle he could smell a strong odor of gasoline fumes. when he opened the hood of the vehicle the smell was stronger. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 08v035000, fuel system, gasoline delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to occur. the failure and current mileages were 11,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGBE77L68D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in OTTUMWA, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft Review #10510067

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . 2008 volkswagen touareg. consumer writes in regards to defective drive shaft. *smd the consumer stated the drive shaft bearing, caused the drive shaft not to function. the dealership informed the consumer it would cost $2,000 to replace the entire drive shaft. the consumer stated the vehicle was exhibiting a vibration under the gear shift, while driving. updated 05/23/13.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):VWGBE77L48D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Visibility/wiper

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Visibility/wiper Review #10557065

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . walked outside on sunday morning to see my rear view mirror was dangling by wires. they say it cost 700+ dollars to repair because of the rain sensor that is behind the mirror. original front glass and mirror. there is no reason why it should have fell. if it would have happened to me while driving, it could have caused an accident and endangered my life. this needs to be considered to a recall due to multiple issues with other touaregs. please review this claim as any other but note that it could be a serious issue with safety. thank you for your time and hard work! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77000 miles. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in DOUGLASVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Seat Belts Review #10611019

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 07, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . seatbelt locked up while driving and does not unlock! many of the owners of the same model have reported this seat belt (middle passenger seat) locking up and not being able to unlock. this could be a major hazard in case of an accident and fire the passenger would not be able to release themselves except by cutting the seatbelt! even when driving normal and not being able to unlock yourself could be dangerous. the only way to get out is to cut the seat belt and the seat belt is not easy to cut if you do not have the proper cutting tool. we the owners of this vehicle would like nhtsa to address this issue with the manufacturers. i approached the vw customer care i was told by the vw customer care that they would not be able to help me at all. my vehicle is barely out of the certified pre-owned warranty by miles but it is still under warranty if you go by the number of years (less than 2 years) but vw is not concerned of this major manufacturing defect. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGBE77L18D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Engine

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Engine Review #10617291

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . the car started to smell like gas even after hours in the garage. we took it to a mechanic which they said that it can be a gas leak..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGBE77L88D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in FRISCO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Fuel/propulsion System

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10617291

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 24, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . the car started to smell like gas even after hours in the garage. we took it to a mechanic which they said that it can be a gas leak..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGBE77L88D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in FRISCO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Engine

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Engine Review #10643458

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . went to start vehicle and the intake manifold exploded. very scary.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 117033 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGBE77L98D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in YAKIMA, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Fuel/propulsion System

Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10664668

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 09, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2008, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . for the last 2 weeks, i started to have a smell of gas on the driver side of my car from outside. progressively, the smell has get stronger and stronger, getting also inside the car. i put the car on a lift and realize that the entire fuel tank on the driver side located below the rear seat was covered by gas leak. it is also spilling on the exhaust system that is just on the side of that tank at extremely hot temperature. this is surely a scenario for disaster. the leak is coming from the top of the left side tank at the fuel pump location. this is clearly a safety hazard. i will take my car to volkswagen to ask them to repair it. by looking on internet forums, i realized that this is not a isolated incident, i found repeating entries of that fuel pump leak failure... this is extremely dangerous and will certainly end up in a fire....0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WVGCB77L28D. Volkswagen Touareg 2008 problem was reported in GREER, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.


Volkswagen Touareg 2008 Systems




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