| Issue ID | 1003239 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10533574 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/02/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 volkswagen touareg. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership concerning several vehicle repairs. *smd the consumer stated from the beginning, the vehicle had problems. The navigation system malfunctioned. The unit was removed and installed again. The front and rear brakes were replaced, the evap purge valve was replaced, the ignition coils were replaced, corrosion built up in the sensor and wiring of the headlight, and the wiring and headlight were replaced. The check engine light illuminated, due to a faulty purge valve, for the third time. While driving on the freeway, the consumer felt vibrations and heard loud noises under the center arm rest. It was discovered the propeller shaft was broken. Also, the front brake pads material, was metal on metal. The brakes only lasted 24,600 miles. The consumer was also informed the water pump and oil pan were leaking. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | BROOKFIELD, WI |
| VIN pattern | WVGZG77LX6DXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 24/08/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | HALL IMPORTS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | BROOKFIELD |
| Dealer's state code | WI |
| Dealer's ZIP code |