2005 Volkswagen Touareg Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, 3% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- the contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact explained that the vehiclewas constantly pulling to the right when driving at any speed. He took the vehicle to the dealer several times for an alignment; they have installed an eccentric bolt to make sure the vehicle was up to specification. The contact stated that the tires have worn unevenly and had to be replaced, but vehicle still continued to have the alignment problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10180991, filed 2007-01, 10,000 miles“Front tires wear at 8-10,000 miles, first set replaced and given a new alignment however now second set worn as well. Volkswagen refuses to remedy even though they know of the numerous complaints involving tire wear.”
NHTSA complaint #10163886, filed 2006-07, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10238609Sep 13, 2013For a complaint of ?clicking noise when backing up and then braking?, be sure to check the lower outboard control arm in the rear suspension for any play in the bushing.
- 10157430Sep 13, 2013Tech Tips (Clicking Noise from Rear End): This document informs For a complaint of ?clicking noise when backing up and then braking?, be sure to check the lower outboard control…
- 10155849Sep 13, 2013Tech Tips (Clicking Noise from Rear End): This document informs For a complaint of ?clicking noise when backing up and then braking?, be sure to check the lower outboard control…
- 10070769Sep 13, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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