2010 Volkswagen Tiguan engine problems
55 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, which is 35% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and proceeding to make a turn, the vehicle lost power. In addition, while making the right turn, fire was coming from underneath the hood and within minutes the hood opened rapidly. The contact stated that she was unable to exit the vehicle due to the lost of power. The contact stated when the fire reached the battery was when she was able to exit the vehicle although it was still in motion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the engine stalled and transmission failed. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to side of road. The battery and cdc-edc warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with a replacement engine, fly wheels that assisted the crank signal and new battery.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints