Timing chain nightmare
Like a bunch of VW and Audi products, their engineers got their head stuck in the wrong place. What genius designs a timing chain that fails and costs $8k to replace? And when VW's fails it causes engine damage with no warning. Can't even gamble throwing in a used engine due to $5k in labor to remove and replace the engine - 30 hours. The engine would be covered if faulty but the labor is not. I loved this vehicle until 118k. Good ride, great fuel economy with the diesel, great handling, and very little maintenance. Diesel engines should be good for 200k plus, not this one. There is even a class action settlement that VW was forced to cover the timing chain failures, but only up to 100k. This included most of their vehicles from 2008 thru 2014.
- Comfort 4.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 1.0
- Exterior 4.0
- Reliability 4.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
In the shop more than I have it
Very comfortable car, love both the interior and exterior design. Major issue though, we bought it in Feb of this year and it has been in the shop more than we have had it. We keep getting told it is the emissions, all under warranty, however, on trip number 4 to fix the issues. This is the only vehicle we have, making it difficult to get back and forth to work when it is in the shop every two weeks and for at least two weeks at a time! But, I will admit, in between the two weeks, it runs great.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 3.0
- Value 3.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 2.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
Comfortable
It's a car. Just a car. It's a comfortable car. It's a capable family car. It's a good car. It's a car. It's a wonderful car.
- Comfort 4.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 4.0
- Exterior 4.0
- Reliability 3.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Most comfortable and upscale off roader I ever own
Silky smooth Turbo Diesel engine. Excellent power delivery. Silky and upscale ride. Same vehicle as Porsche Cayenne without the premium price tag. Great interior. Very comfortable seats. I wish they had continued to bring this vehicle to USA.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability —
- Purchased a Used car
- Does recommend this car
Comfortable, fast, good on gas
I've loved these vehicles since I've seen it. I now own one and love it. It's the most luxurious car I've owned, so many cool features I did not know about. I wish the 2010 had a Bluetooth audio feature but I can add it on later. The engine has more than enough power for me. There is a bit of a turbo lag in the tdi but I think that's just from the big turbo and big engine power. The awd system is top notch and works great in the snow.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
Most reliable car I owned...!
This car was beyond my expectations by all means. It was a perfect match for me and the family! I would recommend it to anyone for the reliability and comfort.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
Best SUV
I've owned this car since 2015 after purchasing it certified. It's been an excellent vehicle from the moment I drove it off the lot. Super capable and comfortable. I live in Minnesota and have driven it when there have been snow storms that have dropped feet of snow and the Touareg has never once gotten stuck. Other SUV's struggled but I was able to plow ahead as if there was just a dusting of snow. Could not recommend this vehicle more. You won't be disappointed!
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
TDI plagued with problems
Great power, but it had issues since the day I bought it to the day VW bought it back. Oil pressure switches and DEF system all had to be replaced.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 3.0
- Performance 3.0
- Value 4.0
- Exterior 4.0
- Reliability 3.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
never felt safer in any other vehicle
great all performance suv, bought mostly for snow durability and it handled superior in snow. got me to work in 30in snow storm no issues
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
One of the best SUV's I have ever driven.
Best driving for an SUV. Perfect balance of comfort and responsiveness. Great looking exterior. Great legroom and cargo space.
- Comfort 3.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 4.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 3.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car