2009 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
The Volkswagen Tiguan (German pronunciation: ) is a series of cars produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen since 2007, sitting between the smaller T-Roc and the larger Touareg in the company's crossover SUV range. The first generation was based on the PQ46 platform, while the second generation, released in 2016, utilizes the Volkswagen Group MQB A2 platform. It is generally considered to be a medium-sized SUV in Europe, while in North America it is considered to be a compact crossover.
The name Tiguan is a portmanteau of the German words Tiger ("tiger") and Leguan ("iguana") and won a naming contest by German car magazine publisher Auto Bild—from a field of names that also included Namib, Rockton, Samun and Nanuk.
As of the spring of 2020, six million units had been sold worldwide, with 910,926 units being manufactured in 2019 alone, making the Tiguan the best-selling car overall in the Volkswagen Group. It was also the best-selling SUV in Europe.
Its larger counterparts include the Tiguan Allspace, a long-wheelbase family-oriented version of the Tiguan with three-row seating, and the Tiguan X, a coupé SUV.
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Common 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
The Volkswagen Tiguan, introduced in 2008, has been a popular choice among SUV buyers. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. This article will focus on the 2009 model, which has been reported to have several issues.
One of the most prevalent problems in the 2009 Tiguan is the timing chain tensioner, which tends to cost around $3200 to fix and happens around 89,000 miles. This issue can lead to engine damage, and the best way to fix it is by replacing the engine or the timing chain tensioner.
Another common problem reported in the 2009 Tiguan is engine failure, which can cost an average of $3900 to fix and tends to occur around 96,000 miles. The most common solutions for engine failure include replacing the engine, decoking the valves, replacing the rear seal and PCV valve, and replacing the timing chain.
Additionally, several reviewers have reported issues with the sunroof drainage tubes, which can lead to leakage. This problem has been so prevalent that there was a VW class action lawsuit several years ago for this issue.
Some owners have also reported issues with the injector seals, T8 fuel injector harness, engine airbox, brake line, and intake manifold gasket.
While the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has amassed the most complaints, the 2011 model is considered the worst due to the high cost of repairs and the low mileage at which most issues occur.
Despite these issues, the Tiguan has been praised for its value and driveability, with one reviewer noting that it has more value and driveability than other same-class vehicles, including the Mazda CX-5, Jeep Cherokee, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, and Chevy Equinox.
In summary, the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has several common problems, including timing chain tensioner issues, engine failure, and sunroof leakage. However, despite these issues, the Tiguan has been praised for its value and driveability, making it a popular choice among SUV buyers.
What is the common problem of Volkswagen Tiguan?
The turbocharger is known to malfunction or fail in many Volkswagen Tiguans. Some owners have reported that their cars experience a severe lack of power or struggle to maintain motorway speeds. If you hear the engine overworking, it could be a sign of a malfunctioning turbocharger.
How many miles will a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan last?
On average, a Tiguan can last between 150,000 and 200,000 miles, given proper care and maintenance. According to RepairPal, the compact SUV requires unscheduled garage visits about 0.92 times a year, with a 12% chance of encountering severe problems.
Is it expensive to fix a Tiguan?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Volkswagen Tiguan is $730, compared to an average of $521 for compact SUVs and $652 for all vehicle models.
What is the most common problem with Volkswagen?
Some of the most prevalent VW problems include coil failure, overheating, coolant leaks, ABS control module failures, electrical issues, timing belt problems, and oil leaks/consumption.
What is the common problem of Volkswagen Tiguan?
Common faults included non-engine electrical and infotainment faults (of which both petrol and diesel models suffered). The diesels suffered more from engine electrical issues – 5.0% of owners surveyed experienced this issue, against 1.6% of owners of petrol Tiguans.
How many miles will a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan last?
On average, a Tiguan can last between 150,000 and 200,000 miles, given proper care and maintenance. According to RepairPal, the compact SUV requires unscheduled garage visits about 0.92 times a year, with a 12% chance of encountering severe problems.
Is the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan fuel efficient?
Based on data from 62 vehicles, 5,592 fuel-ups and 1,588,292 miles of driving, the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan gets a combined Avg MPG of 21.23 with a 0.13 MPG margin of error.
Is the VW Tiguan expensive to repair?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Volkswagen Tiguan is $730, compared to an average of $521 for compact SUVs and $652 for all vehicle models.
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Volkswagen Tiguan problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
The NHTSA has received 166 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-20
- VIN: WVGAV75N69W
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The car keeps throwing sensors (camshaft, crank sensors, throttle body etc) and the ECM needs to be updated. It keeps turning over. I checked the recall list of VINs and mine is within the range, however there aren't any recalls listed.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-22
- VIN: WVGBV75NX9W
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Intermittent AC working issues, air conditioning does not cool or the cooling is weak
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-30
- VIN: WVGAV75N29W
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering goes out randomly after cold weather, even while driving. There is no warning before the power steering goes out. I have almost crashed into another car several times because of this. Many people have had this exact problem with this make and model.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-31
- VIN: WVGAV75N69W
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V235000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.
ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-10
- VIN: WVGAV75N09W
- Components: ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil pressure warning light illuminated and a message to stop the vehicle immediately was displayed. AAA arrived on the scene and diagnosed the vehicle with oil sensor failure. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was vibrating while driving back to the residence. The vehicle stalled upon arrival at the residence in the driveway. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and diagnosed with timing chain and timing sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,092. The contact stated that VW of America was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer for a second opinion and all of the issues were confirmed. It was strongly recommended that the engine be replaced as well.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-17
- VIN: WVGAV75N79W
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The engine reached 100k miles in the second week of April 2022. After that, I tried to turn on the vehicle, and the engine did not respond. I took my car to the mechanic, and he told me that the car needed an engine replacement. This is very strange since the vehicle had an excellent maintenance schedule, and I usually, this type of car last longer. That engine issue could have caused a severe accident on the road, and fortunately, it never happened. The timing belt might have an issue there, but I had very little information from the engine codes since I did not have an indicator earlier. It just appeared like that. I feel that this type of issue is unfair. After having more than four cars with way more miles, this has never happened, and on average, a Tiguan engine should last at least 150k miles according to the statistics of the vehicle model and year. I feel upset and disappointed with this vehicle model since the cost of replacing the engine cost around 6000$, and I am an international student with no money to do that repair. I feel helpless, and VW told me the only way to get a recall of this car is through a report from the NHTSA, which would be fair given the circumstances I have been through. The only thing I request is to generate a recall for this vehicle if possible. I hope some reads this, and I appreciate the work you do. Thanks
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-05
- VIN: WVGBV75N79W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Problems start with ABS and Steering warning lights with EPIC warning on dash, flickering of lights and radio shut off by loosing power steering and rough acceleration and idling. Has been in to VW dealership 5 times now with repairs "fixing" problem for a few days - a week before returning again. This is a safety issue because this happens very quickly and without warning. Once I was on a highway and had to carefully move to side of the road and limp to a safe area (luckily I was in the right lane already).
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-17
- VIN: WVGAV75N39W
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE STEERING WHEEL LIGHT COMES ON AND THE STEERING GETS HARD AND IT'S DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT'S HAPPENING WHILE MY WIFE DRIVES IT. PLEASE GIVE ME SOME INFORMATION ON WHAT COULD POSSIBLY BE HAPPENING OR IF U GUYS CAN LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON IT. I KNOW YOUR BUSY BUT PLEASE GET BACK TO ME AS SOON AS YOU CAN
STEERING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-27
- VIN: WVGAV75N59W
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT ALL OF A SUDDEN CAME WITHOUT BUMPING - THE ENGINE IDLE WERE NOT NORMAL HIGH AND LOW - ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FROM THE STEERING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-03
- VIN: WVGBV95N79W
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE BODY SYSTEM AS WELL AS THE COOLANT HOSE WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED MY RADIO GOES BLANK TO WHERE I CAN'T SEE MY BACK UP CAMERA ! THIS VEHICLE HAS TO MANY ELECTRICAL ISSUES! *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: WVGBV75N59W
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I CRASHED DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE ON 10.31.2019. I MADE A RIGHT TURN FROM A LIGHT. TRAFFIC CAME TO A STOP. I PUSHED THE BREAK AND IT DID NOT HOLD. IT FELT BUMPY. BREAKS DID NOT HOLD EVEN WHEN I PUSHED IT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I ENDED UP REAR ENDING THE CAR INFRONT OF ME GOING 15MPH. WHAT'S GOING ON THERE? SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THAT ASAP.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-14
- VIN: WVGBV75N39W
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS APPROACHING MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 09 VW TIGUAN WHEN THE RED POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT CAME AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT DRIVING FAST OR I COULD HAVE BEEN IN AND ACCIDENT OR WORSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF THE YELLOW LIGHT, THE RED CAME ON AND THAT WAS IT. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE FEATURE ON THE VOLKSWAGEN THAT CAN KILL SOMEONE. I HAVE THE VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY, WAITING TO BE TOWED AND REPAIRED.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-12
- VIN: WVGAV75N89W
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
- Summary: THE TURBO BLEW CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE BLOWN TURBO CAUSED METAL TO GO INTO MY FUEL SYSTEM AND OIL. THE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE FAULTY. THEY CANNOT SENSE SOMEONE IN THE SEATS. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A AUTO SHOP. DUE TO THE BLOWN TURBO, IT WILL COST $5,500 TO FIX.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-05
- VIN: WVGBV95N89W
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT SHINE BRIGHT AT ALL ALMOST NON EXISTTENT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-25
- VIN: WVGAV75N19W
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: VW TIGUAN 09 PURCHASED AS NEW. ONLY 50K MILES ON IT WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ENCOUNTERED. SOON AFTER (LAST WEEK, NOV 25 2019), ENGINE STALLED WHILE ACCELERATING OUT OF SECOND GEAR AND WAS SEIZED. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST 5,800 TO REBUILD ENGINE. WHILE DOING MY OWN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, DISCOVERED THE COMPLAINTS HERE DETAILING PRECISELY THE SAME ISSUE (TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE) THAT WAS DESCRIBED TO ME BY MY MECHANIC. THEN DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT REIMBURSEMENT (HTTPS://TIMINGCHAINLITIGATION.COM/) FOR THIS ISSUE THAT I AM NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR BECAUSE JAN 25 2019 FILING DEADLINE WAS NOT MET - KEEP IN MIND THAT MY ENGINE FAILED ONE WEEK AGO (11/25/2019) WITH ONLY 50K MILES ON IT. I TOO, NEVER RECEIVED A CLASS ACTION NOTICE IN THE MAIL. AFTER CALLING THE CLASS ACTION HOTLINE, I WAS TOLD TO SEND AN EMAIL TO THE LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT ADMINISTRATOR REQUESTING A FILING DEADLINE EXCEPTION. UNLIKELY THAT ANY OF THIS WILL WORK IN MY FAVOR. BUT I TOO, LIKE MANY OTHERS HAVE BEEN UNNECESSARILY BURDENED BY VOLKSWAGEN'S NEGLIGENT HANDLING OF THIS MAJOR DEFECT. IT'S UNFORTUNATE THAT CUSTOMERS LIKE MYSELF ARE NOW SADDLED WITH THIS COMPLETE LOSS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-25
- VIN: WVGAV75N59W
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: CAR STOPPED AND WOULD NOT START DUE TO TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FUALT WITH CODE P0016. CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND THE NEED TO COMPLETELY REBUILD THE TOP END OF THE ENGINE. THIS WAS VERIFIED AFTER A COMPLETE LOSS OF COMPRESSION DUE TO THE VALVES BEING DESTROYED ON THE ENGINE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-22
- VIN: WVGAV75N39W
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MY 2009 VW TIGUAN ENGINE FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK 35 MPH, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, OUT OF NOWHERE MY CAR ENGINE MADE SCARY CRUMBLY NOISE AND SUDDENLY DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAFFIC; COMPLETELY DEAD. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH AND IF I DIDN'T REACT FAST TO PUT EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON, I COULD HAVE BEEN PLOWED BY A BIG TRUCK BEHIND ME. THERE WERE CARS PARKED ON EACH SIDE OF THE STREET, AND NO PLACE TO PULL OVER. I WAS CLOSE TO WORK BUT WAS STRANDED ON THE STREET WITH HIGH TRAFFIC BECAUSE I COULDN'T MOVE THE CAR. I TRIED TO TURN IT ON BUT AGAIN SAME RUMBLING SOUND AND DEAD AGAIN. I CALLED A FRIEND TO HELP ME PUSH THE CAR TO MY EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT SO I COULD BE SAFE. AFTER WORK I CALLED AAA FOR ASSISTANCE AND THEY COULDN'T START THE CAR SO IT WAS THEN TOWED TO THE PLACE I LIVE. THEY ALSO CONCLUDED THAT THE ENGINE IS THE PROBLEM. THAT IS WHEN I STARTED RESEARCHING ABOUT IT AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS A SETTLEMENT FOR TIMING CHAIN THAT I WAS NEVER INFORMED ABOUT AND MY VIN GOT MATCHED. I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON 07/31/2018, IT WAS WELL MAINTAINED SINCE THEN AND NO ISSUES PRIOR TO THIS. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE SINCE I HAD NO PRIOR WARNING AND COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE OR SOMEONE COULD HAVE KILLED ME IN THE ACCIDENT. I AM ASKING YOU TO HELP ME FIGURE THIS OUT AND HELP FIX THE ENGINE PROBLEM ON MY VEHICLE. I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH HOW SCARED AND CONCERNED I AM SINCE THEN ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I HAVE TWO CHILDREN THAT I DRIVE IN THIS SAME CAR AND I THOUGHT THIS CAR IS SAFE FOR THEM AND MYSELF AND EVERYONE AROUND ME WHEN I'M IN TRAFFIC. I LOVE THIS CAR BUT NOW NEITHER I CAN DRIVE IT NOR I FEEL SAFE ANY LONGER IN IT. THIS CAR IS EVERYTHING TO ME AND WITHOUT IT I CAN'T GO TO WORK AND MAKE MONEY OR GO TO PICK UP GROCERIES. I'M A SINGLE MOM AND NO FAMILY AROUND AND I ENTIRELY DEPEND ON THIS CAR TO MAKE THE LIFE FOR MY CHILDREN AS STABLE AS POSSIBLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-23
- VIN: WVGBV75N99W
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ON ENGINE START UP, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER DRIVING IT A SHORT WHILE, THE CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. HAD IT TOWED TO A QUALIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED AND THE ENGINE JUMPED TIME, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTONS. MECHANIC ESTIMATED A REPAIR COST OF APPROXIMATELY $6000.00 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE WITH A USED ONE. THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 100K MILES BUT THE REPAIR WOULD HAVE COST MORE THAN IT WAS WORTH. VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR, EVEN THROUGH A CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT WAS SETTLED AGAINST THEM FOR THIS ISSUE, SINCE THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING WAS 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-01
- VIN: WVGBV75NX9W
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING (REGARDLESS OF SPEED), THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY UNLOCK AND LOCK ITSELF. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS IN RAPID SUCCESSION 2-3 TIMES'IN OTHER INSTANCES, IT'LL HAPPEN JUST ONCE....WHICH IS TO SAY THEY'LL UNLOCK ONLY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I WILL LOCK THE DOOR AGAIN, AND IT'LL UNLOCK AGAIN. IT HAPPENS TO BOTH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. I HAVEN'T NOTICED THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED AND THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NO CONSISTENCY TO IT. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS RANDOMLY AND I JUST RECENTLY THOUGHT TO REPORT IT.
AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-01
- VIN: WVGAV75N89W
- Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: SUNROOF HAD DEFECTED DRAIN TUBES. DUE TO THE DRAIN TUBES BEING DEFECTED, IT CAUSED A MAJOR LEAK IN THE SUNROOF AND ENDED UP FLOODING THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. DUE TO THE FLOODING, IT SHORTED OUT MY PASSENGER AIR BAG. MY PASSENGER AIR BAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. ALSO, THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON EVEN AFTER THE PROBLEMS ARE FIXED. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN FIXED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE PROBLEMS STILL COME BACK. THE ENGINE IS FAULTY. PROBLEMS KEEP ARISING WITH THE ENGINE IN GENERAL. I HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT NUMEROUS TIMES AND ITS ALWAYS THE SAME PROBLEM BEING FIXED
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-31
- VIN: WVGAV75N89W
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: DRAIN TUBES IN THE SUNROOF WERE CORRODED AND LEAKING INTO THE CAR. THE WATER LEAK CAUSES MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING SHORT CIRCUITING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE WATER LEAK IS ALSO CAUSING LIGHTING ISSUES ON INSIDE OF CAR. THERE IS ALSO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ESC LIGHT COMING ON JUST AFTER IT BEING SERVICED. THE ESC LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN AND WONT LET YOU ACCELERATE.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-22
- VIN: WVGAV75N89W
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PANORAMIC SUNROOF IS LEAKING. CAUSING FLOODING IN THE CAR AND IS AFFECTING SOME ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE CAR. PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR IS AFFECTED AS WELL DUE TO THE FLOODING. THE LEAKING FROM THE SUNROOF HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-09
- VIN: WVGBV75N19W
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP POSITION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO VAN HORN NISSAN OF SHEBOYGAN (5515 RACETRACK RD, SHEBOYGAN, WI 53081, (920) 457-8844) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN AND CYLINDERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,082.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-23
- VIN: WVGAV75N69W
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WAS SITTING IN CAR DRIVING, FELT UNCOMFORTABLE WARMING SENSATION UNDER MY BUTT ON SEAT. FIGURED IT WAS NOTHING, KEPT DRIVING. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE AND BURNING SMELL COMING THROUGH AIR VENTS. WOULD CHECK WHEN HOME. GOT HOME, GOT OUT OF CAR, LOOKED DOWN, BURNT/MELTED HOLES IN THE CAR SEAT. HEATING FROM THE INSIDE SEAT WARMER SLIGHTLY HAD BURNED UP THROUGH THE OUTSIDE SEAT.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-25
- VIN: WVGAV75N19W
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I NOTICED A HUGE OIL PUDDLE WHERE MY CAR WAS PARKED. I DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE VW SERVICE DEPT IN MY AREA...THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 75K MILES & WAS LAST SERVICED BY A VW DEALERSHIP DUE TO FUEL PUMP RECALL. UPON MY DISCOVERY OF THE MASSIVE OIL LEAK, I NOW KNOW WAS SPAWNED FROM THE PCV VALVE GOING BAD WHICH HAS RESULTED IN BLOWING OUT 3 SEALS AND REQUIRING A NEW PAN. I HAVE RECIEVED AN ESTIMATE FROM A VW DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT AND A WELL KNOW AUTO REPAIR SHOP- BOTH HAVE QUOTED THE COST NO LESS THAN $2000 WITH POTENTIAL OF REACHING $3000. ESSENTIALLY THE PCV PART IS ABOUT $20.00 IN COST, BUT BECAUSE IT JUST "WENT BAD" AND ITS PURPOSE IS TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO BREATHE...BLOWING OUT THESE ADDITIONAL SEALS MEANS THAT THE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CAR IS VALUED AROUND $7000 TO RESALE IN GOOD CONDITION. NOW, A CONSUMER HAS TO SPEND 30% TO 40% OF THE CARS VALUE TO REPAIR THE FAULTY VALVE THAT CAUSED ADDITIONAL ISSUES IN ORDER TO STOP THE BLEEDING. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM CARMAX AT 30K MILES IN NOV 2014- AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THERE WAS NO DISCLOSURE OF A RECALL ISSUED IN AUGUST OF 2014 & DID NOT EVEN RECEIVE A LETTER REGARDING THE RECALLED UNTIL 2 YEARS LATER FROM EITHER CARMAX OR VW. IN ALL ACTUALITY THE ENTIRE SECTION IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL REGARDING THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED & IS MISSING. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON OR WERE DISPLAYED FROM THE LEAK OR SEALS. I WOULD HAVE NEVER KNOWN IF I WASN'T PARK IN A PAVER DRIVEWAY AT SOMEONE'S HOME & ASKED IF THAT LARGE OIL MARK WAS THERE PRIOR TO ME PARKING THERE IN THE PAST 24 HRS. IF I CONTINUED DRIVING MU VEHICLE, IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SEQUENCE CATASTROPHIC EVENTS, IN A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO ALL SERVICE STANDARDS & REQUIREMENTS ON BEHALF OF IT'S OWNER.
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.
- Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24AV/2W.
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
- Consequence: If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V.
- Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
- Consequence: AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
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Positive 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan car reviews
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I've been the proud owner of my Tiguan since October 2008 and I must say, it has never let me down. The 2.0 Turbo engine is simply fantastic and provides the perfect acceleration when you need it. The transmission is smooth and the interior and exterior are built with top-quality materials. In my over 30 years of driving, I can confidently say that this is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I was once T-boned by a driver who ran a red light at 30-40 mph and crashed straight into my driver's door. However, thanks to the safety features and quality build of the Tiguan, I walked away without a scratch. For those who complain about pulsating brakes during hard braking, that's just the antilock brakes doing their job. And if you have a sunroof, just remember to close it when it rains to avoid any mold problems. Thank you for considering the Tiguan!
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We absolutely love it! When we were considering our options, we looked at the Rav4 and CRV, but ultimately decided on the Tiguan. Our SE model has upgraded seats, a pano roof, and more. It looks great and drives great, thanks to the fun and peppy 2.0T engine. The suspension is sporty, which might not be for everyone, but we find it enjoyable. We're also getting great MPG, averaging around 28MPG combined! The seats are super comfy and the roof is absolutely gorgeous. The interior is top-notch, with typical VW quality and plenty of storage space (especially compared to VW's sedans). There's good leg room in the back and plenty of space in the front. While the cargo space is a little limited compared to other CUVs, it's more than adequate for our needs and the rear seats fold down easily. So far, we haven't had to do anything but basic maintenance.
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We've been enjoying our 2009 Canadian Highline model Tiguan for over 3 years now, and it's still going strong with no issues after 48K kms. We recently took a road trip through the Rocky mountains in June and were pleasantly surprised by the awesome fuel economy! During winter driving, we switch out our 18inch rims for 16inch aluminum ones with Gislavid winter tires (from Finland) and are able to easily plow through even the heaviest snowfalls. Our road usually takes 5 days to get plowed after a major snowfall, but we're always prepared thanks to our trusty Tiguan. In fact, we've already had two big snow dumps this season - 35 centimetres and 25cm - but we're not worried at all.
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I purchased this car with 20k miles and have driven it for 2 months, adding 10k miles. I am pleased to report that I have not encountered any issues, except for some squeaking/grinding of the brakes and rattling when I suddenly step on them. The car came with a navigation system installed by the previous owner, which can be frustrating at times. Unfortunately, I am unable to connect my iPod or listen to music from my phone on Pandora. Additionally, the radio shuts down and notifies me when I exceed the speed limit, which can be bothersome. Despite these minor inconveniences, I am overall satisfied with my purchase.
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I've been driving a Tiguan for a little over a week now and it's been great! It's very versatile with tons of room for people and luggage. The panoramic sunroof is superb. This car was definitely worth the wait and I'm getting just over 30 mpg! You should definitely consider getting one!
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Are you having problems with your 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Cleve Windler 2025-01-08
If you're considering this car, I would suggest looking in another direction. While it was great up until about 82,000 miles, I've had to replace my lights multiple times, as well as my intake manifold, pumps, and entire door latch system on the driver's side. This year alone, the car has cost me over $3000. I'm disappointed that owning this car has become such a burden and it's pushing me to start looking for a new vehicle. I've noticed that older VWs seem to hold up better, but unfortunately, my experience with this one has been less than ideal. If I had known what I know now, I would have chosen a Toyota or Honda instead.
Tristian Marvin 2025-01-02
This car has been a real disappointment. Unfortunately, I have had to spend over $2000 on non-warranty computer repairs, and even after all that, the car still isn't fixed correctly. I have decided to return the car early because I am concerned about how much more it will cost me if I keep it for the remaining 8 months of my lease. I would rather return the car and pay off the remaining lease. I would advise against purchasing this car.
Dashawn Kunze 2024-11-14
My 2009 Tiguan has unfortunately experienced some significant issues. The water pump failed at 36000 miles and at 40000 miles, there was an oil leak. However, I was able to address these problems effectively at a cost of approximately $2000.
Buster Brown 2024-11-08
Avoid the 2009 Tiguan model. Although my wife and I were initially drawn to its stylish design, sporty feel, and fuel efficiency, we experienced numerous reliability issues. The electric parking brake would often become stuck and required a technician from Germany to replace the wiring harness. We also had a fuel leak that sprayed gasoline over the engine, which was a major safety concern. In addition, we had to replace the front struts, blower motor, entire heater box assembly, and clean the exhaust valve manifold due to carbon buildup. Unfortunately, the timing chain eventually skipped, and the cost to replace the engine was too high. Despite our attachment to the car, we ultimately had to sell it to a junkyard. We were disappointed that we couldn't get more mileage out of it, but we have learned our lesson and will not be purchasing another Volkswagen.
Ethan Berge 2024-10-19
I bought a 2009 VW Tiguan S from Crown Motors PDX in Portland, Oregon in March 2019. Unfortunately, I experienced some issues with the car shortly after purchasing it. Despite taking it to the dealer's mechanic, the problem persisted and eventually led to the timing chain skipping. The repair estimate is quite high, almost as much as I paid for the car. I'm not sure what to do with it now, and Crown Motors has not been very helpful. I want to warn other consumers to be careful when purchasing VW/Audi cars between 2008-2014. It's important to check the VIN on timingchainlitigation.com before making a purchase, as this issue is not listed on Carfax reports or as a recall. Car dealerships may not warn you about it either. If the car has over 100k miles, you may not receive any compensation and the engine repairs could cost more than the car itself. I hope my review can help others avoid the same grief and financial loss.