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3VV2B7AX2JM••••••2018 Volkswagen TIGUAN
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2018 Volkswagen TIGUAN build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
275on the model
62builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Electrical System 2Forward Collision Avoidance 2Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringOct 2021
My VW Tiguan was out of alignment, as happens to every car. Unfortunately, the VW Dealership informed me that I cannot get a simple alignment for $100 because VW requires calibration of the Adaptive Cruise Control any time an alignment is done. I could not find this anywhere in…
Service BrakesMay 2021
The vehicle has had multiple issues with uneven and premature wearing of the brakes. Brake shop determined it was possibly the result of defective calipers. The inside and outside pads wore completely differently on every axle. Brakes wore out prematurely at 35k. I am suspicious…
Electrical SystemOct 2019
Leaking sunroof drain causes the computer to mulfunction and report multiple car issues, like: fault: electronic parking brake error: ABS/electronic stabilization control (ESC) error: airbag this happens every time there is a heavy rain
StructureAug 2019
The contact owns a 2018 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph in inclement weather, the frontal collision warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (volkswagen of downtown chicago, located at 1111 n. Clark st, chicago, il…
EngineJun 2019
This vehicle has significant, but intermittent issues with acceleration; it seems mostly when the AC is on or it is cold out (below 40). Vehicle will hesitate, or entirely not respond, to the gas pedal. When this occurs, acceleration is even less predictable (and slower) than a…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VV2B7AX2JM009662 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.