2005 Volkswagen Touareg Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“I have a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg it has been in the shop for repairs and or problems and re-calls since day one. But my biggest problem seems to be the stepper motor problem which has been tearing my tires to threads. Since day one we have taken this vehicle to the vw dealer and complained about the tires skipping and chugging on the pavement as you turn at slow speeds. This is apparently from what I found out to be caused by this stepper motor. But I did not find that out through any of the service people or mechanics from vw dealerships. …”

“Heard thumping noise coming from underneath vehicle and I pulled over thinking I had a flat tire. Got out of vehicle and looked under car did not see anything hanging and did not have a flat tire. It only happens when I accelerate and it takes me awhile to get my vehicle going. I took my vehicle to dealership and it was my driveshaft that was making this noise. It was my bearing that needed to be replace but they do not sell it separate, I have to buy a brand new driveshaft. I have not gotten it done because warranty have expired and I do not have that kind of money to get it fix right now.”

“I currently own a 2005 v-6 Volkswagen Touareg. The vehicle has less than 15,000 miles. Approximately 3 months after owning vehicle, the vehicle exemplified obvious shifting concerns as well as poor gas mileage. The transmission was replaced in hopes to correct the issues described above, however, it has not improved. I was asked to drive the vehicle for at least another 6 months to a year, to break it in. In this time, my car has worsened. The shifting is more erratic, losing power, jumping gears, and nearly stalling when taking off from a stop and at intersections. …”

“This is a well documented problem all over the web yet vw and to date the NHTSA refuse to address the issue. Maybe there is a requirement that at least 13 people die (GM) before anyone does something about it. Problem is with transmission which causes car to jolt forward as if it is getting rammed in the rear of the vehicle. Can cause loss of control, whip lash, rear ending, etc...”

“Due to a leak in either the sunroof or the windshield water continuously drips down every time it rains onto the floorboard of the driver side of this vehicle, creating a sopping wet floor board that has 2 inches of water, which in turn soaks the whole electrical system for this vehicle. I mean the water continuously drips from the time you purchase this vehicle until forever I guarantee that anybody who has a v8 version of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has a sopping wet driver, side floor board! …”