| Issue ID | 1498293 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11129879 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 07/09/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car stalled, it was difficult to started again and then ran poorly. The engine light came on and i had it towed to the garage. The timing chain slipped, causing a misfire in all four cylinders. Mechanic found it was due to a faulty timing chain tensioner. Vw replaced this tensioner in new cars as of july of 2012, my car was built in june of 2012. As the result of a lawsuit, vw extended the warranty on models through 2012, but did not include 2013 even though it is the same faulty part number. Car is still in the garage 10 days later, but i was told it would be $1,500-$2,000 repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96687 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TILLSON, NY |
| VIN pattern | WVGCV7AX0DWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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