2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Transmission Problems
5 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
Your engine has experienced multiple oil leaks starting at 70,733 miles, including from the rear main seal, oil cap, and timing chain cover. The engine light came on repeatedly due to system lean conditions caused by oil leaks and a failing breather, and at 133,449 miles your timing chain failed, requiring engine replacement. These recurring issues across different components suggest a systemic problem with this vehicle's engine sealing and durability.
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LEAKAGE OF FLUID AROUND TRANSFER CASE NECESSITATING REPLACEMENT . MILEAGE ONLY 43000
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT 77,000 MILES. A NEWER MODEL OF TIMING BELT TENSIONER HAS BEEN USED SINCE DECEMBER 2011. EST. $5000 REPAIR BILL.
FROM MECHANIC AT VW ROSEVILLE. CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING SLACK IN TIMING CHAINS, WHICH CAUSED CHAINS TO JUMP TIME AND CAUSED UPPER CYLINDER HEAD DAMAGE. CAR HAS 87,702 MILES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. THE BATTERY AND CDC-EDC WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH A REPLACEMENT ENGINE, FLY WHEELS THAT ASSISTED THE CRANK SIGNAL AND NEW BATTERY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED PER THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.