2008 Volkswagen Touareg Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, 5% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 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.
“When I'm driving and its raining, water comes pouring down into the vehicle, and it is not coming from the sunroof. It seems to be leaking from the electrical component area above. Also the parking break lever broke off when I tried to release it. When I did release the break with the lever, it did not release it. I had to literally pull on the parking break pedal that releases the parking break. Therefore, I cannot use the parking break by any means.”
NHTSA complaint #11174302, filed 2019-02, 190,000 miles“While driving the vehicle the engine stuttered and the check engine light came on. I pulled into a firestone dealer and ran a diagnosis. Test revealed a problem with the timing chain. I called harper vw in knoxville and was advised to bring it in. Dealer had to replace the timing chain at a cost of $6,500. Vehicle had 78,000 miles timing chain should last the life of the vehicle. If the chain had completely separated the engine would have quit suddenly creating a serous traffic problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945251, filed 2017-01, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10189308Mar 15, 2021Information on the location of trailer brake controller connector and adapter harness creation.
- 10172984Mar 26, 2020This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
- 10158502Jun 29, 2017Trailer towing information
- 10157175Jun 29, 2017Trailer towing information
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 25% |
| 2016 | 10 | 22% |
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 20% |
| 2011 | 3 | 19% |
| 2010 | 3 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
25 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBrakes
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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