| Issue ID | 1506367 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11141473 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/10/12 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At highway speeds exceeding 45 mph or hard acceleration the body pitches and rolls in a jerking motion. As the speed increases or the driving surface become rough, the body feels separated from the frame. As a a result, control of the vehicle is marginal until the speed is reduced. The vehicle has been cleared of any visible physical defects by the local vw dealer. Vw technical assistance suggested replacing the left and right front cv axles, which was done. There was no improvement in the handling. Because of the age and 81000 miles on the vehicle, vw of america has said there is nothing they can do, even though this problem was reported to a dealer oct. Of 2012. The vehicle is unsafe to drive at highway speed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| VIN pattern | WVGBV7AXXCWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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