He did not get the popularity of the BMW X5 and Mercedes ML, although the combination of Touareg easily made both of them. We are trying to figure out the reasons for failures ... or is it still successes?
There were many birth injuries in the first generation machine, they are well known. Rehabilitation took a fair amount of time, and by 2010 we were offered the second, corrected generation of the SUV, in the arsenal of which appeared a version without a “lower” and with a Torsen differential in transfer box. And there was demand. Painfully high in Russia, the degree of trust in the brand. The Touareg II shone with versatility: it could hit a traffic light no worse than the X5, show off remarkable premium like a Mercedes, and off-road easily wipe the nose of the coryphaeus range rover. However, this was not enough to outshine the competitors. Not enough simplicity.
Issue 2010−2014
Attractive in terms of performance and equipment, the Touareg is difficult to maintain
Naughty. Off-road, a car equipped with a reduction range of transmission requires great care. As before, from a low-quality solarium, the diesel injection pump tricks out, although already without the previous radical consequences with chips. Already at low runs, the 8-speed automatic is “pushing”. And from electricians you can expect any tricks. It's true, it's mostly the little things.
Touareg - holiday modern technologies that remain relevant today. But they still do not know how to live with each other without conflict
The cost of one suspension air spring (there are four of them) is about 18,000 rubles. Pneumatic shock absorber - 40,000 rubles. Compressor - from 25,000 rubles
Think good
However, one should not think that we got a hopeless patient today. Rather, on the contrary, it is very promising, since all the misfortunes in the second generation of the car are less and less common with each subsequent year of production. In Russia, with the exception of the hybrid (did not take root), all of its engines have proven themselves well. And both V6 diesels, and a V6 gasoline, and a V8 gasoline are considered the most successful and suitable for a 2.2-ton car. And with a leaking front crankshaft oil seal (all V6 engines have sinned with this), do you really scare anyone here? Often, problems with the gasoline pump and the timing chain drive in the gasoline "six" annoyed. But in the context of the relatively low cost of solving such diseases, even they seem like nothing.
Issue 2014−2017
Still, it's better to think positive. About the brakes, for example, or about the bodywork. It doesn't matter that the brakes often squeak, especially when driving. in reverse. This is fine. But they do their job well. And who will be upset by the peeling chrome of the exterior trim? The car is no longer new. The main thing is that the paintwork itself is not one of the weaklings, it lasts a long time. Inside, though, things are different. If we get lucky. But "crickets" appear even in such, almost representative, cars. Squeaks and crackles, however, are less surprising than the alarming pulsation of signaling devices. Is it here? There is a lot going on with electricity. The operation of numerous sensors, the failure of heating, spontaneously changing the position of the seat ... Anything happened. But this, in fact, is not the reason for refusing to buy Volkswagen Touareg. In general, the car is good and worth the money for secondary market. This is an axiom that does not require proof.
good investment
Don't bother looking for versions with keyless entry. He is an outright lazy person, and is often in no hurry to work on demand. But the key is fine. If buying a car is inevitable, the main thing is to check the condition of the air suspension, as soon as this takes place, with specialists. Repairing it later is more expensive. And it’s better to completely abandon pneumatics, although it makes the ride more comfortable and nobler. If the air springs are simply let through at the joints somewhere, it's not so bad. Here, replacing the compressor will make you poorer by more than 100,000 rubles. Yes, and they break, as a rule, in the coldest. Well, you know what we mean...
In a word, as many have understood, Touareg is an enviable car, but it is not considered problem-free. In services, he is an honored guest. Mechanics love him for the complexity of the design, which, in turn, attracts good investments in the auto industry.
The Touareg has an almost perfect compromise between price, performance, comfort and off-road capability.
Reliability, disadvantages and repair cost of Volkswagen Touareg
Transmission
The eight-speed automatic Aisin is good for everyone, but on versions with the most powerful engines already by a run of 50 thousand km, it may begin to twitch when switching. This is usually caused by the habit of pulling away from a traffic light. Often, flashing the box helps, but in advanced cases, you will have to change the solenoids and flush the unit (up to 100,000 rubles). Among the components with a limited service life, there is also a gearbox front axle.
Engine
The 3.0-liter diesel engine is recognized as the most problematic. Not even himself, but fuel pump high pressure, which is not reliable. Low-quality fuel further reduces its resource. VW worked with the pump, even arranged a review. But there are other problems as well. For example, with a leaky fuel filter or with a front crankshaft seal leaking oil. The 3.6 liter gasoline engine is considered optimal.
Suspension
Suspension is conventional spring and pneumatic. In the first, the front and rear racks. They start knocking quickly, although it depends on the driving style. More hassle delivers pneumatics. Often, due to leaks in the system, the car rolls to one side. However, in later versions of the model, the node was finalized, the problem began to appear less frequently. Although the upgrade did not save many owners from replacing the compressor.
Body
Misted headlights, even for a fresh Touareg, are commonplace. As well as peeling chrome parts of the body trim. Often there were cases when, after washing in the winter door locks and the handles were frozen. It was possible to open the door only by force, which led to breakage of the door rods. If we talk about corrosion, then the SUV looks good here. Rust spots can be hidden only under the bottom of the car.
Electrician
Electronics - weak place Touareg. You will surely be haunted by even small, but annoying malfunctions, the elimination of which, in the end, requires considerable sums. Failure of the power window, heating of mirrors, seats, problems with the central lock ... Due to the ingress of moisture, the parking sensors “fail” and the electric drive of the “wipers” breaks down. A sore subject is the keyless entry system.
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1709 | 1709 |
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Wheelbase, mm |
2893 | 2893 |
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Curb weight, kg |
2174 | 2097 |
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580 | 580 |
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1. The German SUV is far from shining with the reliability of suspension parts, which is partly to blame for our roads. The weak points here are considered to be tie rod ends, levers and ball joints. Components pneumatic system Suspension controls are also quite delicate and breakage-prone parts. Common occurrence - rapid wear compressor valve seals, depriving the German jeep of the possibility of adjusting the clearance and other delights of pneumatics.
2. Fans of an aggressive driving style should use the brake pedal more carefully, as the discs brake system can be overheated and warped. Such a defect sometimes revealed itself even on machines with no high mileage. characteristic feature curved discs are blows to the steering wheel during sudden and long braking.
3. Driving the Tuareg is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. A very important role is played by the settings of the air suspension and the mode of operation of the gearbox, which determine the behavior of a heavy SUV on the road. It is not uncommon to hear complaints about the need for steering, large body rolls in corners and stiffness when driving through small bumps in the road.
4. In the cabin, which at first glance is trimmed with high-quality materials, while driving, especially on rough roads, the silence is broken by crickets and various taps. Although this phenomenon is not universal and does not occur on all machines. Slightly falls short of the level of the car and insulation, which also negatively affects the overall feeling of comfort.
5. Electronics is another weak point of the VW Touareg. Minor non-critical breakdowns, such as a power window failure, mirror heating, problems with the central lock, are a frequent occurrence in a German jeep. There may be malfunctions of parking sensors due to moisture ingress, damage to the electric wipers and freezing of door locks.
6. Automatic transmissions can cloud trips with jerks at the time of changing speeds, which can usually be eliminated by flashing the electronic control unit. In owner circles, there is an opinion that early problems with automatic transmissions are directly related to the fact that the manufacturer does not recommend changing transmission oil.
7. On cars with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, there may be problems with the front gearbox, while rear gear has more long term services.
8. Generally reliable paintwork when chipped, the car can fly off and damage the varnish. In some places, peeling of varnish or swelling is possible.
9. On gasoline six-cylinder engines weak points are considered the main fuel pump and chain drive timing, diesel engines may have problems with the accessory drive belt.
Vehicles from Volkswagen Corporation to today Seems like the perfect purchase. But in fact, everything has long ceased to be as good as many believe. Many of the concern's cars turned out to be not the most successful, they received a lot of unsuccessful equipment, which the owners are forced to simply constantly repair. This causes a certain change in the reviews of these cars. Of course, this fact cannot but affect the rating of the manufacturer. But all the negativity comes from mass cars, but about premium class prefer to remain silent. The large Tuareg crossover is quite different good reviews in all their generations. Loving him both new and used, they buy for a family, for business, for long journeys and for other purposes. In the competitive range, this SUV has quite a few market bestsellers, but to this day the car holds high positions in sales.
However, it was not without problems this car. Especially serious problems arise if you buy a used car. This is Russia, choose here good car used is very difficult. When it comes to the premium class, the complexity increases. Often these cars are well serviced, driven to service stations on time, stored in garages and covered parking lots. But the modes of operation are ruthless, and the first owner knows very well that he will soon change the car to a more modern one. Therefore, the car is operated “to the holes”, and then it is prepared for sale and is actively sold on the secondary market marked “ ideal condition". Today we will look at exactly where to look when buying a used car, as well as what factors of childhood illnesses should be assessed. Volkswagen Touareg is better buy new, but if you decide to buy a used car, be sure to consider the following recommendations.
1. Air suspension - problems can not be avoided
In many versions and configurations this vehicle installed air suspension with a large number of options. This is an interesting feature, but the maintenance of this node on German car will cost a fortune. You may argue that such a suspension does not break, but this is true for cars up to 200,000 km of run. Then there will be expenses. Problems may be as follows:
- one fine morning you may find that your iron Horse began to hobble - fell on one wheel, tilted due to the failure of the rack, which is very expensive;
- pneumatic connected to diagnostic system, so that the car could unexpectedly report problems with the suspension and give an error with the requirement to contact a service station;
- pneumatics react poorly to cold weather, on the first models, problems with poor quality fittings, there was a poor tightness of the suspension system;
- the compressor that pressurizes the pneumatic modules also failed on many cars older than 5-7 years, and this is a very expensive part that only needs to be replaced.
Problems with air suspension no longer relevant for new cars. Its design is completely different, and the quality of work has been greatly changed. This means that at buying a Touareg in the cabin you will not encounter troubles in the form expensive repairs chassis. But it is better to buy a used car with spring suspension options. Let it not be so comfortable, but it is reliable and inexpensive.
2. Twisted mileage is a problem for every second
Owners premium car they are well aware that with a run of 300,000 km, it will be impossible to sell a car for good money. Therefore, on every second Tuareg on the market, mileage is significantly twisted. Only officials can determine the intervention when connecting computer diagnostic equipment. It would seem that the twisting of the run is not so terrible. But in fact, this factor has such features:
- a German SUV requires a certain quality of service, each MOT is unique, certain spare parts are replaced according to the regulations, so that when twisting, the service will be disrupted;
- all parts and mechanisms have a certain resource, so the owners usually prepare for repair or replacement for a certain mileage, all breakdowns will be a surprise for you;
- oil change intervals - when winding up the meter, no one thinks about future maintenance, so you can miss important point with regular maintenance;
- a car with a mileage of 350,000 km is already a lottery, and when you buy a Tuareg with a mileage of 150,000 km, you actually get new car without any problems in operation.
Therefore, the question of mileage remains open. Many owners recommend using even the most expensive opportunities checks real mileage machines to ensure the originality of the data. Often the master at the service station, when diagnosing the suspension, engine and other parts, can easily determine the approximate mileage. When buying such a car, you should definitely go for a good diagnosis.
3. Bad diesel fuel - the death of diesel technology
German cars with diesel engines today are considered the most reliable in their segment. But the first and second generation Tuareg with a diesel engine turned out to be not so positive in terms of quality of operation. The machine works confidently good fuel, but when refueling at an unverified gas station, it causes a lot of trouble and problems. Here are just a few of them:
- the fuel pump breaks - this makes it impossible to move the car until the malfunction is fixed, in this case the pump is simply replaced with a new one;
- nozzles clog - this is a normal problem for all first Touareg with diesel engines, you will have to clean fuel system often, and this is an expensive procedure at the service station;
- the V6 TDI engine more or less copes with such a problem, but when refueling low-quality fuel consumption can double or even more, and the system will fail;
- the fuel filter becomes clogged, it is rather small, so after a few refuelings with low-quality diesel fuel, the filter ceases to perform its tasks, this is a big problem.
If you have bought or are going to buy a VW Touareg of the first or second generation, you should be careful about the choice of refueling. Especially it concerns diesel units who are quite serious about purity and composition fuel mixture. Otherwise, you will become a regular guest of the service station, and the high cost of services will lure more and more money out of your wallet.
4. Poor chrome finish and decorative details
Another problem faced by Touareg owners after 5 years of operation is decorative. There are quite a lot of chrome parts on the body and in the interior of the car. They often begin to fade and peel off after 5-6 years of using the machine. This is very strange, given the eternal chrome elements on the Trade Winds of the early 2000s, for example. You may also experience the following problems:
- the car is very noticeably unattractive appearance, may fade and peel paint on plastic parts, overwrites the top layer of varnish on the paintwork, the shine goes away;
- with frequent washing, already at the 5th year of operation, the paint begins to show the first problems, and this is very unlike Volkswagen, since cars did not have such diseases before;
- chrome parts not only fade, nothing can be done with them, you have to change them, ordering very expensive new decorative elements from the officials;
- decor in the cabin also often falls asleep, fall out plastic elements, inserts of other colors and textures, but the manufacturer attributes this to poor-quality roads and a careless trip.
In general, the car is assembled with high quality, but there is absolutely no confidence in the little things in it. This is quite unusual, as we are accustomed to the perfect attention to the smallest details from VAG. If you take a Tuareg with a fairly high mileage, you can hardly avoid the need for repairs decorative elements. This is an important warning to all potential buyers of such vehicles.
5. Gearbox - reliable, but you can kill
When buying a new VW, there are no problems with 8-speed automatics and other boxes guarding the Touareg. But used cars, especially with a significant age, are distinguished by a huge number of malfunctions in this unit. The problem is that the machine initially cannot serve as long as a manual. Quite often the following problems occur:
- shocks when shifting gears that occur when failure and wear internal equipment, the repair is quite expensive, it will cost at least 1000 euros for the service;
- weird errors on the screen on-board computer, which indicate the failure of the parts of the box, often breaks down the electronic unit management, which is not easy to replace;
- the box may stop working spontaneously, it often appears unpleasant sounds, extraneous hum, crackling when switching and other troubles that indicate an imminent breakdown;
- far from all masters undertake the repair of an 8-speed automatic and other automatic transmissions, since the box is quite complex, its design makes it possible good repair only at branded service stations.
In recent Volkswagen years has done a lot to ensure that car buyers can only be served on official stations. There are many specialized service stations in Russia with cheaper services, but this does not save you from significant repair and maintenance bills. Gearbox features should be considered before buying a car. It is important to drive the machine in all modes and check it on computer diagnostics.
We offer you to watch a video about a used Tuareg and the features of its purchase:
Summing up
Modern cars always pleasantly surprise the owner with comfort, give excellent opportunities for a comfortable trip. But they don't always guarantee high quality And long-term operation. When buying a used Volkswagen Touareg, you become a hostage to circumstances, forced to be served at a narrow circle of stations, buy enough expensive parts. But the service for the car will not be needed too often, the car is reliable and successful in its design. Tuareg owners confirm that with moderate use of up to 300,000 km, regular maintenance alone can be enough.
However, many of the used Touaregs on the market are quite dead. These cars are sold either when buying new generation, or after receiving extremely unpleasant bills from the service. The first option is preferable, so it is best to buy a used SUV from a friend. If you know the history of the car, you can easily predict possible problems soon. Pay attention to engines. It is often better to buy basic units without complex fuel technology. In the case of used cars, optimal choice. What do you think about the possibility of buying a used VW Touareg?
IN model range Volkswagen brands SUV appeared. The Touareg was developed by the joint efforts of three DM, other cars created on the same PL71 platform were Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne.
Volkswagen Touareg had a solid interior, like business class sedans, and rich equipment. At the same time, the car was not deprived of off-road capabilities: a constant four-wheel drive with reduction gear and differential locks, optional air suspension, which allowed changing ground clearance in the range of 160–300 mm.
Gasoline engines V6 3.2 (220-241 hp) and V8 4.2 (306 hp) were installed on the car, but already in 2004, instead of the previous “six”, a new one appeared, with a volume of 3.6 liters and a capacity of 276 “horses”. There were three turbodiesels - a five-cylinder 2.5-liter, V6 3.0 and V10 5.0, their output was from 174 to 350 hp. With. "Tuareg" were equipped with a six-speed mechanical box gears or a six-speed "automatic" company Aisin.
A special position in the model range was occupied by small-scale Volkswagen version Touareg W12 model 2005. She had a twelve-cylinder gasoline engine with a volume of six liters and a power of 450 hp under the hood. With. To "hundreds" such an SUV was able to accelerate in 5.9 seconds.
In 2007, the model was restyled. The updated Tuareg received a different design, a slightly redesigned interior and more wide choose options. Then to replace the former gasoline engine V8 4.2 came new engine FSI series of the same volume, developing 350 forces. Restyled SUVs with gasoline engines completed only automatic boxes gears.
The production of first-generation machines at the plant in Bratislava, Slovakia ended in 2010.
Volkswagen Tuareg car engine table
| Version | Engine model | engine's type | Volume, cm3 | Power, l. With.Note | |
| AZZ, BAA | VR6, petrol | 3189 | 220 | 2002-2005 | |
| BKJ, BMV, BRJ, BMX | VR6, petrol | 3189 | 241 | 2005-2006 | |
| Volkswagen Touareg V6 FSI | BHK | V6, petrol | 3597 | 276 | 2006-2010 |
| AXQ | V8, petrol | 4163 | 306 | 2002-2006 | |
| Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI | BHX | V8, petrol | 4163 | 350 | 2006-2010 |
| BJN | V8, petrol | 5972 | 450 | 2006-2010 | |
| BLK, BAC | R5, diesel, turbo | 2461 | 174 | 2003-2010 | |
| Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI | BKS, BUN | V6, diesel, turbo | 2967 | 225 / 240 | 2004-2010 |
| Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI | AYH, BKW | V10, diesel, turbo | 4921 | 313 | 2002-2007 |
| Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI | BLE, BWF | V10, diesel, turbo | 4921 | 350 | 2007-2010 |
2nd generation (7P), 2010–2018
Second generation Volkswagen crossover Touareg debuted in 2010. SKD assembly machines for Russian market organized at the plant in Kaluga.
The car was equipped with petrol atmospheric engines V6 3.6 (249 hp in the specification for our market) and V8 4.2 (360 hp), as well as V6 3.0 and V8 4.2 diesels with a capacity of 204–340 hp. With. There was also a hybrid version in the lineup.
All versions have all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic, and for a surcharge, the 4XMOTION package was offered with a package of off-road options (increased ground clearance, downshift, center differential with an opportunity forced blocking and blocking rear differential, fuel tank increased to 100 liters).
In 2014, the production of crossovers with an updated design began. At the same time, cars for the European market were brought to the Euro-6 standard using SCR filters with AdBlue urea injection, but the Volkswagen Touareg for Russia retained the same engines.
In 2015 completed Russian sales versions with eight-cylinder engines and hybrid power plant, and in 2017, the assembly of cars in Kaluga was stopped. In Slovakia, the third generation Tuareg was made until 2018.
At first glance, "Tuareg" can be mistaken for an ordinary "SUV". Neither in appearance nor in the layout of the cabin is there a hint of any all-terrain talents. But, as you know, looks can be deceiving.
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Description
- body type: station wagon
- doors/seats: 5/5
- Dimensions, Length/Width/Height, mm: 4754/1928/1726
- Base, mm: 2855
- Curb / full weight, kg: 2214/2945
- Ground clearance, mm: 21.5 or 16-30 (air suspension)
- Trunk volume, l: 555-1570
- Tank volume, l: 100
- Engines:
- Petrol 6-cylinder: 3.2L V6 (220-240HP) 8-cylinder: 4.2L V8 (310HP), 12-cylinder: 6.0L W12 (450HP) )
- Diesel 5-cylinder: 2.5 L (174 HP) 6-cylinder: 3.0 L (225 HP) 10-cylinder: 5.0 L (313 HP)
- type of drive: full
- Checkpoint: 6-st. mechanical or 6-st. automatic
- Brakes front/rear: ventilated disc/ventilated disc
- Suspension front/rear: independent / independent.
