| Issue ID | 516924 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10102146 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/11/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MO |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have a volkswagon toureg v6 automatic and standard transmission. We brought the car in for ovelrall service and to inspect transmission for possible faulty gear box. Dealership replaced transfer case as well as inspected case steeper motor. Car was kept for three days for repairs and then anotger three days to get the part and replace. Perfomance of the cars automtic shifting capabilites has been poor. Notice that car has problems shift from 1st , 2nd to 3rd. High revs the engine. Also notice at higher speeds the car sometime cause the car to lurch into lower gear we have also experienced car stalling on steep hills when in gear . *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN FRANCISCO , CA |
| VIN pattern | WVGBC67L44DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 25/09/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BROADWAY VOLKSWAGON |
| Dealer's telephone number | 510-834-7711 |
| Dealer's city | OAKLAND |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 94612 |