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2012 Volkswagen TIGUAN Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1404595
Internal NHTSA #	11020732
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	TIGUAN
Model Year	2012
File date	26/08/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My check engine light came on, indicating code p0341. I took the car into the shop and they replaced the camshaft position sensor in an attempt to fix the problem. The car was returned to me with the check engine light off. Two drives later the check engine light was back on, and while driving the epc light would intermittently light when a nasty rattle became audible. This typically happened upon acceleration, near 2k rpm. I have not driven it over 30 mph since this issue started, only accelerating very gingerly. I took the car back into the mechanic, at which point they informed me the cam chain tensioner and guides had failed or were in the process of failing. They informed me that repairing the timing chain components would cost $4000, but that the engine is also burning oil. They recommended a total engine replacement for $5400. I purchased the tiguan used from larson vw in tacoma, wa november 2015 (just under 2 years ago) with 59000 miles on it. It currently has ~89000 miles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	89000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KINGSTON, WA
VIN pattern	WVGBV7AX8CWXXXXXX
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
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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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Volkswagen TIGUAN Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Volkswagen TIGUAN Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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