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Cheesed off21

Cheesed off21South East Queensland, QLD

  • 6 reviews

Very roomy

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Purchased in June 2021 for $38,000.00.

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Year2014
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Udo F.

Udo F.Mid North Coast, NSW

Starter motor failure on 2017 V6 Amarok Ultimate

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Purchased in March 2021 for $73.00.

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Year2017
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Amanda

Amanda

  • 5 reviews

Faulty dpf filter & stress lone cracks on headlights and fog lights

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Purchased in June 2021 at Volkswagen Dealers for $60,000.00.

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Year2018
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2014 mechatronics warning

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My car has recently been towed to Volkswagen aftwr it got stuck in 6th gear while driving with no warning. I have been told the issue is the mechatronics. It is a 2014 model. I know there was a recall in 2013. Volkswagen service centres suggestion was pay for a new transmission as well because they coudnt tell if that needed replacing so instead of a potential $20,000 bill just replace the transmission?!. Otherwise pay $6600 for the mechatronics and possibly then pay for a transmission totally $20,000 which the car isn't worth!!!! It's not an old car and having had these issues in the model before mine. Not happy as I now have a car that doesn't drive.

TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtNew
Year2014

Keith

KeithSydney, NSW

Love my V6 VW Amarok BUT!!

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Love my Amarok, but just recently the engine malfunction light came on and the Ute went into limp mode. I called my local VW dealer and they advised not to drive it until it was inspected, unfortunately they couldn’t get it into the workshop for 3 weeks. So I called VW Liverpool NSW and they got booked in within 2 days. Then my Emissions control light also came on. And I could hear a knock. On inspection they couldn’t do a normal reset on the emissions and had to call Germany. They couldn’t reset and advised to replace. The knock was my oil pump which also needed replacing. It will take over 4 weeks to get the parts and fix. The Ute is the V6 and is one year old.

Purchased in February 2021.

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Year2018
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Peter

PeterGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

VW selling faulty unsafe cars

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I have purchased the VW Amarok Ultimate V6. I have been driving for almost 2 years and without warning the engine loses power goes into limp mode and needs to be towed. After almost 2 years VW does not have a fix and refuses to do anything about it. I have been in near accident because of the power loss as a truck almost ran into me. I have since found out that VW knew about the faults with these vehicles and continues to sell them. Quite disappointing considering that someone was killed on the Monash freeway because their car lost power.

Purchased in September 2021.

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Dawn

DawnPerth, WA

  • 2 reviews

The best car for around town and out in the bush

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I love my Amarok.This is my second one in 7 years.The first one I bought in 2012.It is so economical and smooth to drive.Have been on several out back journeys over many dirt roads and never had a problem.I have now bought the new V6 model and I think it is even smoother and still as economical.
I don't think I would ever drive another car after having these.

Purchased in April 2021.

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John

JohnSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 7 reviews

Best Ute I've Owned

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I've owned a Hilux, BT50 & Colorado and the Amarok is hands down the best ute I've owned. It's currently only done 45,000 km's but never missed a beat and haven't had any issues. I've had it serviced at Volkswagen and very happy with the customer service and the fixed priced servicing.

Purchased in March 2021.

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Year2016
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Andrew Murdoch

Andrew MurdochSouth West, WA

Any one had front seat trouble????

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Purchased in November 2021 for $48,000.00.

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Josh

JoshSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 8 reviews
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Well appointed, great to drive.

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Purchased in June 2021 at Volkswagen Commercial Centre for $69,834.00.

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Don S.

Don S.South East Queensland, QLD

On my second Amarok

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Purchased in January 2021 at Keystar Volkswagen for $65,000.00.

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Year2019
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Danley

DanleySouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews
  • 3 likes

Avoid Petrol Amaroks like if it was the Flu

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Purchased in August 2021.

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Year2012
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Phil777

Phil777

  • 2 reviews
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2018 2L TDI gutless and jittery

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Bought a demo Amarok and have had it for about a month. Interior and appointments are great, but the engine is really quite gutless and fusses about through the gears. Economy is good though larger diesels are getting about the same.. (Thinking of the Navara diesel)
The ride is my biggest beef. It feels like my old 1999 Jeep (that's not a compliment). It's very very hard and you will feel every tiny bump in the road. My son who has a Pajero was lost for words and didn't want to bag dad's new ride too much, but I could tell he was shocked.
Do your home work and test drive a few different dual cabs first.

Purchased in February 2021 at Wangara VW.

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Graeme

GraemeGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 3 reviews
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Great vehicle but with some frustrating features

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I use my Amarok every day for general use and pick ups and deliveries, it also tows a 2850 kg caravan quite regularly, runs very well but I think the dealers servicing is vastly over priced.
When I replaced the timing belt the dealer said I should also replace the water pump (at around 105000 km)
I have driven millions of km and never had to replace a pump other than some seals on a 1952 model car in the 1970's so I thought this was over the top.
Brakes are good and the handling is excellent
I have driven this ute 162000 km since purchase and until recently had VW dealer servicing but their servicing prices have sent me to a local workshop at about 1/3rd of the dealers charges.

Purchased in May 2021 for $55,000.00.

TransmissionAutomatic
BoughtNew
Year2014

The perfect work vehicle

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BodyCab Chassis
CabDual
Drive4WD
BadgeTDI420
LineHighline
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2016

Awesome Drive. Excellent fuel economy.

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BodyUte
CabDual
Drive4WD
BadgeVolkswagen
LineCore Edition
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedFeb 2016

Long Miles

Long Miles

  • 2 reviews

Techicnal Smart Practical poor

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Had the Amarock V6 for 14 months, brought new travelled 70 000klm

The Good points
Carries 1 ton easily and tows 3.5 ton easily in all conditions. The Amarock is very good towing better than our 100 series with better power and fuel economy both empty and loaded.

The Down side
Twice the pipe going onto the inlet manifold has come off the second time on a trip to the tip of Cape York, engine went into limp mode, vehicle was drien from Jardine ferry to Coen without airfilter. Now we have oil leaking out the inlet pipe near the turbo VW says there is within the vehicle's operating conditions. Panels are made out of harden cheese. The vehicle is made very cheaply I don't recommended them

Purchased for $53,000.00.

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Scott and Eliza M

Scott and Eliza MMittagong

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

great truck

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Has exceeded our expectations. Purchased new in Dec 2017 and now with almost 30k on the clock. Paid a great price even though we thought it would be much more expensive beibg a VW. Handles way better than expected and hauls without fuss. Can not do without our first dual cab ute and already planning our next.

BodyUte
CabDual
Drive4WD
BadgeTDI420
LineCore Edition
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017

Dickie headerson

Dickie headersonAU

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes

My second one and happy

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BodyUte
CabDual
Drive4WD
BadgeTDI420
LineTrendline
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2018

Tim

Tim

  • 6 reviews
  • 3 likes

Reliable fast for a dc and economical

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What can I say, have went to Uluru and back towing a big van and was surprised how good on fuel it was. Goes great offroad. Only problem I've had is a rear main leak but the dealer fixed it straight away. Serviced every 15k and drive to work in it every day.

BodyUte
CabDual
Drive4WD
BadgeTDI420
LineHighline
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2016

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Questions & Answers

Tom h

Tom hasked

How many people out there have an v6 amarok that gets very hot towing caravans in the 2-3 ton range. This only occurs on fairly steep climbs but can go from normal (about 90) to 110 to 115 in about one minute. the ambient temperature seems to have minimal effect on this problem. I have had the company line from vw stating the bull-bar is the issue. Other v6 amaroks with bull-bars l know of have never had any issues towing

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Udo F.
Udo F.

I have not had any water temperature problems towing a 2.4 tonne van 90 constantly


Adam

Adamasked

2ltr Amarok auto or manual thanks Adam

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Michelle K

Michelle Kasked

2018 Volkswagen Amarok TDI420 Core Plus - Purchased vehicle at 310km's April'19 it has now done 3000km's June'19 and fault light keeps coming on and gets stuck in 3rd gear and goes into limp mode. VW Service team found wire wasn't connected in the fuse box, body earth was not properly connected and body control module was replaced - this was a brand new car. After everything replaced and fixed, Volkswagen says can't find fault but the issues are still happening but now are not showing up in the history when back at Volkswagen, while VW have dismissed my issues stating nothing wrong. Has anyone else had the same issues as so disappointed with the Amarok and feel very unsafe considering the car goes into limp mode.

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Lyn M
Lyn M

Amarok 2014 similar issues. VW say might be mecatronics $6000 then might also be transmission a further $12800. VW won't take responsibility. Recall on Audi and VW transmission but Amarok not included. Sounds like the same issues.

Warwick W.
Warwick W.

I have 18700 km on my car at 200 km does the timing belt have to be done again


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