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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3VV3B7AX5JM••••••2018 Volkswagen TIGUAN
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2018 Volkswagen TIGUAN build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
279on the model
62builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedStructure 3Engine 3Fuel/propulsion System 3Seat Belts 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashSep 2018
Today, the car stalled while I was station/stopped at the red light and got dragged by the truck which almost ran over my car. My car's sensor switched to emergency mode and would not let me drive. I wanted to drive my car away when I saw the danger. However, l could not and…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2024
My car has been having issues since I hit 40k in 2022. Each time I took it in to Ontario Volkswagon for a diagnosis and repair they could find anything because the check engine light was not on. So they would tell me "based on milage this is the service we recommend" The dealer…
Lane DepartureFeb 2022
The blind spot warning of the car has again stopped working. I had a similar issue in 2020 and that was repaired by VW Dealer. This is again an issue and is a safety risk
Unknown Or OtherSep 2019
Panoramic sunroof defective and caused major leakage of water into vehicle. In addition, it seems like chemicals possibility from windshield fluid leaking inside vehicle. This resulted on black mold to develop throughout the vehicle. All carpets replaced on my vehicle; however,…
Power TrainJul 2018
Guess I'm having the same issue a lot of others are having. Sitting at a red light and hit the gas and nothing happens. Smells like gas inside the cabin. It's been in service at the dealership for 15 days and they have no idea what the problem is and no eta on the fix. I…
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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 3VV3B7AX5JM081394 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.