2008 Volkswagen Touareg Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, 5% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“When taking foot off of brake pedal, brakes hang up and make a squealing sound, indicating the brakes are not releasing as they should. V.w. Told us to replace brakes to solve problem, did so and did not solve problem, wrote v.w. A letter and absolutely no response or concern from v.w. Concerned could have brake failure in emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #10313602, filed 2010-02, 200 miles“2008 vw Touareg loud squealing noise emitted when vehicle coming from a complete stop and moving under 10 miles. Made 2 attempts to dealership but to no avail. Dealer heard the noise but unable to resolved matter.”
NHTSA complaint #10311479, filed 2010-02, 11,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
- 10180603Sep 25, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10180101Sep 4, 2020Antilock brake function test direction.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
25 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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