| Issue ID | 975868 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10508638 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 23/01/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Over the last three months: first-check engine and epc lights on and engine performance low. Second-fuel rail/system pressure too low. Third-battery light came on and vehicle did not have normal power (battery brand new oct12). Fourth-headlights went out multiple time over a two week period (bulbs brand new apr13). Car is with vw now for melted fuse and melted fuse box. Updated 09/17/13*lj the consumer stated there were multiple electrical system dtcs. The fuse burnt at the connection and both relays due to an overheated condition. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35489 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WESTMINSTER, CO |
| VIN pattern | WVGBV75N59WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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