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3VV2B7AX5JM••••••2018 Volkswagen TIGUAN
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2018 Volkswagen TIGUAN build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
269on the model
62builds in total
Most reportedExterior Lighting 3Engine 3Power Train 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJul 2023
Hi DMV, (NHTSA.gov), The steering light issue, Dealer currently do not have an ETA, the car is at the dealership still waiting for parts. Is unsafe to drive with this issues because the Steering got stuck. Thank you for the opportunity to share this problem. Sincerely [XXX] .…
Power TrainMar 2020
When accelerating, engine does not respond accordingly. Engine hesitates to accelerate and will stay in the low rpms despite the pedal being full pushed in. After a few seconds(maybe 15-30sec), it will rapidly accelerate corresponding to where the pedal is. This constantly…
Service BrakesJul 2019
My wife and I were driving in our tiguan with our 7 month old and 3 year old in the back. We were driving approximately 35-40mph on a residential street during the day with good visibility. As we approached a metal plate over the road (for a road construction project) the…
Exterior LightingJul 2018
This vehicle has a drive ability problem. The car has a major hesitation and is very dangerous when pulling onto the highway. The car almost cuts out but doesn't stall and find it very dangerous. The dealer told me that nothing is wrong with it. Also, there was a recall on my…
SteeringDec 2022
When I first purchased my vehicle the epc came on multiple times and I had to take it back to the dealership. Fast forward last week when I was going home on the eway same issues car wouldn’t accelerate the car was idled at the speed of 40mph it wouldn’t go any faster for a few…
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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 3VV2B7AX5JM052232 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.