Table 1. Common problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
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The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has 4 NHTSA complaints for the engine at 76,815 miles average. CarComplaints.com : Car complaints, car problems and defect information Latest News
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan engine problems with 13 complaints from Tiguan owners. The worst complaints are engine shut down while driving, engine, and vehicle speed control. CarComplaints.com : …
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. Risk of Major Repair. In the next 12 mos, assuming typical miles & conditions. Medium. 65% of vehicles. Like any future forecast, this may not apply to your specific ...
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Jul 17, 2019 . Anonymous, PA (2016 Volkswagen Tiguan S 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo) Turbo or supercharger. "Engine light came on. Went to VW dealer, they diagnosed a problem with …
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We aren’t going to sugar coat it, the Volkswagen Tiguan’s reliability rating is dead last, 26th out of 26, on RepairPal for all CUV’s. The 2011 model year was by far the worst model year when it comes to engine problems, so, if possible, try to avoid these. However, the 2022 model year has a …
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Engine overheating, going into limp mode. Leaking coolant around the water pump. Leaking coolant on your garage floor. Engine codes (P3081, P2181, P0087, P00B7, + more) Engine overheating or frequent low coolant levels (after replacing coolant) are the most common tell-tale signs of a bad water pump.
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This model year had slightly fewer complaints than 2009, but Volkswagen Tiguan owners were still experiencing a lot of problems. The engine continued to malfunction with main oil seal leaks, excessive oil consumption, and a skipping timing chain. Some owners also reported that the engine’s turbocharger and ignition coils were also faulty.
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3 rows . Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. Table 1 shows ...
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Wiring harness replaced. 36736 mi. Rough idle and check engine light. Next day, car would not start. A screen had broken inside engine front cover and jammed in the camshaft adjuster. Replaced camshaft adjuster carrier bracket. Repair covered under powertrain warranty. 36040 mi. Turbo replaced under warranty, was underperforming and engine light was on.
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Today we are talking about failures of the VW Tiguan. The failures of the Tiguan are rather minor, other than issues with the 2.0T TSI engine. That is where ...
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Sep 10, 2019 . Here’s more on Volkswagen Tiguan bad fuel injector diagnosis. Not Enough Fuel – The fuel pump may not be able to provide the fuel pressure needed for the engine to run properly. When it asks for a lot of fuel, instead of taking off, it stalls out with the demand. This can be caused by the fuel pump or fuel filter.
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The following chart shows the 16 most common problems for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. The number one ...
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Volkswagen Tiguan 2011: Engine issue resolution. Answered by CarsGuide 4 Mar 2016. Three weeks have passed since your car was towed to the dealership, which is more than enough time for VW to get back to you with a resolution. The resolution must come from VW via the dealer, so keep the pressure on at dealer level, while at the same time stay ...
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Bill, 11/12/2015. S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) 59 of 61 people found this review helpful. We have had our 2016 Tiguan for a month. Prior to that a trouble free 2012 Passat. Overall the reviews ...
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Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 Problems. No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy. Diesel. Engine…
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Yes, the Tiguan is a good compact SUV. It delivers a smooth ride over most road surfaces, and few rivals have more passenger and cargo space. This Volkswagen also has plenty of standard and available features, and it's one of the few compact SUVs available with three rows of seats. It does have some shortcomings though.
Volkswagen recommends that when you head to the pump with your 2018 VW Tiguan you fill it up with high-quality premium fuel. With that being said, in this case it is a recommendation and not a requirement. You could choose to use regular fuel in its place.
Volkswagen The Tiguan is available in the Bright car color Atlantic Blue. It is the shade which grabs the attention of the people around with the cool and creative nature of the owner of Volkswagen The Tiguan. It is a popular car color for the people working in large companies, hospitals and airlines.
Note that the number of problems reported for the 2016 Tiguan is 60 while the average number of problems reported for the 13 model years of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 121. Table 3. Compare the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan with other model years
The total sales of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan in the United States are 44,617 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Volkswagen Tiguan owners in the last 5 years is 60, and the age of the vehicle is 5, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
Update: I have had the Tiguan for 1 year 9 months, and it has 14.500 miles. There have been no problems. I did go back to using 93 octane, because I noticed a 2 mile per gallon dip in gas mileage.
The Tiguan S can be had for a reasonable 24k and you get what you pay for, average all around but a superior driving experience compared to the competition. The CRV and RAV4 are more reliable and get better gas mileage but the VW almost feels like a GTI on stilts.