We bought the top of the range Tiguan back in 2011 when we started our family and have issues ever since. This is my first BRAND new car purchase and am really disappointed. There’s always a bad smell coming through from the beginning and even though I’ve taken it back to dealer they just clean the filter until I ask them to replace it and even then it needs to be done very regularly. And then the oil consumption issue start- need to top up the oil engine around every 1000k - apparently this is NORMAL and because it’s within RANGE they can’t do...Read more

My wife purchased brand new Tiguan. Top model costing $50,000 Even now the new model sounds like a very suitable car for her, but we would never buy another vw product. Just google it for yourself.
Yes the cars feel great to sit in and drive, but please google the faults and VW attitude for yourself before buying a new vw.

Some faults:
Car filled with water from sunroof fault (common problem). Things were floating around the floor.
We had to have the ENTIRE interior removed and dried out. There were small mold trees growing under the seats!
Fuse box burnt out in engine bay (common problem)
DSG transmission erratic (common problem)
Aircon fan blower motor failed (common problem)
Sunroof headlining fell out ...Read more

I bought my car second hand when it was 3 years old. Big mistake-do not buy one of these unless you have a warranty. At least then you just have to deal with the inconvenience of being without your car instead of the huge repair costs!
My car always needed oil in between services, lights popping up on the dash was a weekly occurrence, seat belt malfunctions, spark plugs, boot unable to open, electronic handbrake defect, water pump leak needing replacement, fuel injectors. Always some problem! I would get it fixed and think that was it but it w...Read more

My 2009 Tiguan 147 TSI recently developed a severe engine missfire which required the car to be towed to a VW dealer . Initial inspection indicated no compression on number 4 cylinder . Once the head was removed two bent valves were found . So far no real explanation has been given as to what was the root cause of the valves bending but it wasn`t expected to be a timing chain /tensioner issue as no other valves were damaged.

The fix is a replacement head with a job quote of approximately $6500.
An application was made to VWA for goodwill bu...Read more

Bought it new - petrol 2.0 TSI automatic, non-DSG, 4-motion when it was released in 2009. It is one of those first batches made entirely in the German plant. The vehicle was obviously very high in quality in comparison with the BMW that we were short listing. So far, the vehicle had done 90Ks in various driving conditions but never been in real 4WD tracks. But it had gone dirt roads, long country trips in various weather conditions. So far, I have only changed the tires, brake pads and windshield wiper blades! Had some issues before the first s...Read more

I have had my Tiguan 145 for just shy of 2 years. Very happy with the handling, quality of the interior and the safety side of things - will hit 60,000km's by it's 2nd birthday - so I am on the road a lot.

I have felt the electronic stabilizing kick in a couple of times in hairy situations and have felt like I was in control of the car - thankfully was able to manouvre out of the situations avoiding any impact. The get up and go if you put it in sports mode is awesome - can overtake with a full car of 5 adults and boot with ease.

Climate ...Read more