| Issue ID | 555764 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10132454 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/08/05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 touareg v6 engine has been a torment, with 40 different problems! But two of the problems could be considered safety concerns! Eradicate braking with lurching and acceleration hesitation both of which set up an unpredictable driving style! Both of these problems are magnified when attempting a left turn. The driver can not depend on a assured performance at critical times . A driver must have confidence that his or her vehicle will perform with assurance at all times !*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
| Number of Occurences | 40 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AKRON, OH |
| VIN pattern | WVGBC77L64DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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