| Issue ID | 1385662 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10999988 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/06/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving vehicle stopped running while on the highway. Would not start. Towed to dealer and told the engine was no good and needs to be replaced. Timing chain failure is the reason. Unable to fix as cost to repair is $7000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KANSASVILLE, WI |
| 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? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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