Do 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan owners report Engine problems?

77 of 274 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (28%) involve Engine.

Do 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan owners report Power Train problems?

49 of 274 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (18%) involve Power Train.

Do 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan owners report Electrical System problems?

42 of 274 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (15%) involve Electrical System.

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Common Problems Owners Report

Owners filed 274 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Tiguan. Engine problems lead the list at 28% of all reports, followed by the power train (18%) and the electrical system (15%). A handful of reports mention a fire, a crash, or an injury — the breakdown below shows where.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 28%

The most-reported area: 77 complaints (28% of all reports), including 1 fire, 1 crash, and 1 injury.

Power Train0 18%

49 complaints (18% of all reports), with no fires, crashes, or injuries reported.

Electrical System safety 15%

42 complaints (15% of all reports). This area carries the most harm reported: 6 injuries, 2 fires, and 1 crash.

Structure0 14%

39 complaints (14% of all reports), with no fires, crashes, or injuries reported.

Fuel/Propulsion System0 14%

38 complaints (14% of all reports), with no fires, crashes, or injuries reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 274 complaints

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