Buying a used VW Tiguan? Check these 5 things first | Used Guide | Driving.ca

[@mildsmark]

Maintenance is key, if u want peace of mind, buy Japanese, but, if u want driving feel/ enjoyment, buy vw. Your choice.

[@stevejohnson29]

You didn’t even bother to mention THE BIGGEST issue with the Tiguan 2.0 TSI engine & that timing chain tensioner. The earlier ones fell apart, causing the engine to jump time & essential destroy itself. I

[@kevinpicur7739]

So what petrol SUV is worth to buy?(1.4 TSI version?)

[@TheAllEngineering]

@@kevinpicur7739 If you want something reliable that rules out European particularly German cars.

[@kevinpicur7739]

@@TheAllEngineering something Japanese?

[@shanes1221]

@@kevinpicur7739yes

[@jerryblank3822]

I’ve had a 2017 high line/sel r line from brand new. No problems except engine carbon build up. I love my tiguan!!!

[@TheAllEngineering]

Carbon buildup in the intake ports is a result of poor design and is not acceptable. I don't understand why people think this is OK.

[@dirtypickle4080]

Being an owner, this happens when you do not push your car and constantly drive at low RPM's, try pushing this mf harder.

[@The444traveler]

This was helpful. I'm looking at one tomorrow

[@terrydear4038]

Check for tailgate struts - mine went through 4 sets. Also check the electric handbrake - they fail - had 2 replacements on mine. And finally, check the central locking actually works on all doors.

[@Marc-wk7bi]

Soggy carpets or wet floor board is mostly caused by moonroof drain clogs

[@jilljames4530]

You missed the most important issues, and dwelled on minor things. Chain tensioner, chain stretch and turbo wastegate wear are the most common expensive defects.

[@TheAllEngineering]

To give then credit the list is so long that you could never cover all of the issues. Since when did an intake manifold become a consumable item ? In the world of the VAG it is !!!!

[@jptrainor]

Are they any good as used cars if the timing chain set is replaced?

[@stevejohnson29]

Kind of. The other issues are like mentioned above. The stupid turbo wastegate hole in the manifold wears out. The center console lid breaks. The main fuse box fries & burns two main terminals. These engine develop a lot of carbon behind the intake valves.

[@aynm.5496]

2012 with 110k miles is this a good buy

[@jptrainor]

So after a new timing chain kit is put on are they any good?

[@TheAllEngineering]

I would be relutant to buy one out of warranty or without purchasing a 3rd party warranty.

[@eloisafolloso946]

What that blue light on the dash on for

[@wakazuzu]

You only need to check one thing - is it a Tiguan? If the answer is yes, don't buy it!

[@garrettstarks175]

That's right

[@aidanl3105]

why?

[@diegosalvatore8141]

Please explain, I’m about to get one next week

[@wakazuzu]

@@diegosalvatore8141 Well they have a very bad reputation for breaking down and costing a lot to repair.

[@TheAllEngineering]

I concur !!!

[@ipsylon7297]

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