Why the Volkswagen Touareg is so frustrating... | ReDriven used car review 

I was like “meh” with my Touareg until I got rear ended from a car going 30-40 mph. His car was totaled, but I just felt a bump and was still able to drive home. I was a lifelong fan after that.

I would not hesitate to recommend one of these to anyone. They are massively underrated. My mum bought a one year old 2013 year model Touareg with 40,000kms much to my dads displeasure. He was a Toyota loyalist and hated the idea of having a VW parked in their garage. Fast forward to current day and he is now the biggest advocate for the car and will tell anyone that listens how good it is and that its far and away the best car they've owned. He now owns an Amarok V6 dual cab which he also loves - but not quite as much as the Touareg. Despite now having over 220,000 of trouble free kms on the odometer, I am always amazed at just how refined, smooth and comfortably the T-Reg drives and rides. There isn't a single rattle, squeak or vibration to be heard or felt from the interior, suspension or engine and transmission. It's not uncommon to find yourself unknowingly and effortlessly sitting at speeds way above the legal limit on winding country roads. There is a depth of quality and refinement to these cars you just don't get in any Toyota, Ford, Mazda or Mitsubishi etc.

This is the best car I ever owned no matter its flaws, it is a 3.0TDI with 245HP.I own it for three years and drive it daily for work and I do a lot of kilometers. Bought is with just a little over 100000km. Now it has 300000km. I serviced it by schedule and I have ordered the VW service (even if it is not specified as a necessary service - they said it was sealed for life) to service the automatic transmission every 100000km. So, replacing the transmission fluid and all the filters in the gearbox. At 220000 the leaking injector seals were replaced. At 280000km, there was a small oil leak between the transmission and the engine, due to the O-ring. The whole engine was taken out of the car and I kindly asked them to service the engine chain fasteners and turbo. I would say, for the miles/kilometers I do daily it was worth it. Oil and filters are replaced every 15000km and inside is always long-life engine oil. I want a reliable car, that I can depend on, which is great in snow, where I live and is a real workhorse. It can be driven very leisurely if you want to as it is quiet in the cabin at higher speeds above 140kmh, seats are super comfortable and the driving position and the feeling of the car is super, even if you want to drive it fast through the twisty road, it is a real pleasure to use it. I just hope, it will last as I really like it. At the time I had to service the O-ring (engine in engine out), I test drove some newer models of the recent Nissan cars, (I owned a Murano before switching to Touareg) Seat Tarraco, Qashqai, RAV4, Koleos looked at Lexus NX300h... Whatever I looked at or drove, it just did not feel the right way, when I closed the door or the sitting position, materials how it drives etc. Of all the features I just love the dynamic light bending feature. Fuel consumption with mostly highway driving at 130km/h is around 8.4l/100, if I drive around 120kmh it consumes 7.7l with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season 275/45/20. So, with half of a fuel tank, you can do around 600kmh, on most occasions I can do well over 1000km per fuel tank which is 100l.The car is a little bit shorter than Q7 and narrower as well, I liked the Q7 while I test drove it. Touareg is easy to park. This car is perfect, if and when I will have to replace it, I will go for Touareg or a Cayenne, and perhaps I would consider a Q7.

Honestly, I think this car has aged better than the equivalent Q7, especially pre facelift... Great video 👍

I had a 2014 TDI which I drove through to 2023. I loved it - it felt brand new from day one to when I sold it. Unfortunately, it ran into issues at 250,000 km ... first, it developed a crack in the sunroof frame which meant it began leaking water every time it rained. It could not be fixed and several service dealers indicated it needed to be replaced at a cost of +$5000. To cap it off, it developed a leak in the cooling system which required a lot of time to replace parts ... again, several dealers quoted me more than +$4000. All in all, it was time to let it go vs spending that kind of money to repair things. It is unfortunate that VW chose to pull all diesels from North America including Canada. I wish we would have had the 2021+ Touareg. Instead we ended up with the ugly box on wheels known as the Atlas. Pass on that one!

Bought my 2012 Touareg VR6 at 90,000 km, added 160,000 km over last 6 years. Never had any problems at all. Just did regular maintenance like changing oil, brakes, spark plugs, etc. Amazingly reliable vehicle! I don’t think the author did enough research.

I own a 2014 Toureg. Love it. Never had a problem. 160,000km’s

I adore my 2012 TDI Touareg. Very reliable and never had any of the issues mentioned in the video. The only issue has been with the electronic E brake. Twice has gotten stuck on lock and getting it unlocked has been an interesting process. It’s a valued member of our family. We even named her Lilly. I’ve never owned a car so long and don’t see myself replacing it in the future. She’s the best car ever!!! Highly recommend it.

We own one and ..touch wood... it has been amazing! 2014 With the 180kw V6 TDI and it is a satisfying drive. Put your foot down and it lets out an almighty roar while taking off. Doesn't sound like a diesel and runs really smooth. We had some cold start up issues with it holding revs but that *magically* disappeared after a while lol. My wife and I love this car and hope our run of good luck continues :)

I own a 2011 V6 TDI Touareg 4xmotion with all the bells and whistles and AT tyres. Love it. Know many other owners as I am in a Touareg group. I must say at 260000km I have not had the vast majority of the issues you refer to. From the research I have done I believe they are more reliable than this review portrays... Searching online you only find the complaining people... Not the thousands of very happy owners :)

I am a VW technician in the US,I have a 2006 Touareg v8 as a daily driver.My Touareg has 170000 miles and runs great.i love it.

A few mistakes were made in this RU-vid review. Regarding power delivery. The part about 4motion, all Touareg's have the Torsen transfer box, permanent AWD system. It's the 4motion Haldex system used on Tiguans that's not full time AWD! By default, the Touareg’s torque split is set at 40% to the front axle and 60% to the rear axle, the 4Motion can send up to 60% to the front axle and up to 80% to the rear axle in low-traction conditions. A simple check of the owner manual will point that out. Also the review didn't even talk about Air Suspension! That is a major feature which makes the car still handle like new suspension never fades like normal shocks. It can also raise the Touareg 300mm for off roading. Nothing was mentioned about towing! A lot of buyers would like to know it can tow a full 3.5T. The model in this video is the base model Touareg that only has 150kw not 180kw. Basically no air suspension means it has the base engine with less KW. Still otherwise a great review thanks!

In US, the Touaregs are covered with a 100k-mile powertrain warranty. I talked to maybe 4-5 people at different VW dealerships and no one seemed to know about it. They are pretty underrated.

i just bought touaureg V8 12 years old - drives like new.Happy !

I have a 2011 3.0 TDI 240HP Touareg and it's one hell of a car. Absolutely love it, drives well, so comfortable, it's fast. A dream car. I would only replace it with a newer Touareg or Cayenne. Almost a year since I have the car, brought it a little bit over 300.000km and I didn't have any major issues until now.

Just discovered your site. Just what I was looking for. Education about what to look for in a second hand car is super helpful. Keep up the good work👌

I used to have the previous Gen 7L Touareg. They are thoroughly impressive whilst being understated. The worst part about owning it was that people would confuse it for a Tiguan. It's a lot of money to pay to not be noticed, but then a gain that's what Stealth-Wealth is all about.

I absolutely love my 2014 Touareg that nearly has 100k miles. I've only had a couple issues, the biggest was the water pump. It cost me about $500 from the dealer to replace it, which was about half what the same dealer quoted for my GTI's.

My first visit to ReDriven, I'm from England and love the no nonsense Australian attitude . Great video

Fantastic review there. I've been considering buying one. Now you have given me a lot to think about. I appreciate it, thankyou ☺️

All Touaregs 7p are permanent 4wd, there was never a variant with 2wd. All of them have a transfer box with a Torsen derived central diff that in normal state will split the drive 40:60 front:rear. 4XMotion ads a 2 speed transfer box and lockable central and rear diff so it can split power evenly to the wheels (with help from the esp - no front lock), but it can NOT send 100% of the torque to just one wheel, that is mechanically impossible with locked diffs.

Bought my 2007 Touareg 3.0 TDi brand new. Traded it in last year on a smaller VW SUV. We had 14 years of basically trouble free driving. Things that went wrong - crank sensor replaced after 10 yrs, the aircon fan was replaced in 2018 and the tailgate gas struts gave out in late 2020. Not bad for 14 years and 190,000 km. That 3 litre diesel is as strong as an ox and purrs. Achieved on average 11 litres/100km over its lifetime with me. No rust despite having taken it and driven it all over Fraser Island for a week five times between 2009 & 2016. What it lacked in clearance, it made up for with torque. Only got it bogged once in the really soft stuff (dropped the tyre pressure a smidge and off we went again). Serviced the car religiously and resisted the urge to buy a car with a sunroof !

Had three Tregs. Only problems were related to the battery and door sensors. They are incredible. Very good response on road and best 5 seater (other than the Cayenne).

I drove my 2015 Touareg to 250K Miles and the only “major” issue I had was the AC blower motor going out at 145k miles… cost $150 USD for a new one and installed it myself. The best car I’ve ever owned

My grandmother had one of these as a dealer loaner when her eos was getting fixed, she had to bring it back for an engine fault

We hired a Touareg in Frankfurt and drove it for a couple of weeks around Germany and Austria. It was too big in German villages but it was truly lovely to drive and would sit happily at 160km/h on the Autobahn. Try that in a Prado. I've owned 5 VW's (Golf's and Passat's) and all have been truly wonderful vehicles and i've only had a few minor niggles. I've just ordered a Mark 8 Golf R Wagon. Unfortunately i won't see it for 12 months due to the Covid delays.

Best car ever. Have a 2013 V6 sport. Incredible traction in snow. 85k miles- no issues. Basically a Porsche Cayenne at a cheaper price.

I got myself a 2016 180kw with the air suspension, the EGR was replaced at 120k and a set of Bendix ceramic pads on plus regular service. No problems, no weirdness or funky electricals. The water thing happened on my previous model but if you wash it down and keep the vents clean it’s a cracking car. I take mine off road and the suspension lifted to off-road is very capable, haven’t done sand yet but mud is no problem. Avoid smashing through deep water, fun but the air intake can suck in water and lead to some nasty and expensive engine issues. Fuel economy is great, especially compared to my old petrol version. Paid 40K for mine and recently had an offer for 45k after owning it for three years- what madness is this market at the moment? If you are willing to service and replace some valves and regulators then these are great budget Audi/Porsche alternatives, very much at home off road or heading to the shops in double bay/toorak (40K versus 130k makes you heaps smarter and way more attractive!)

I love my 3.6 gas version. Really handles well and just enough power.

I've had a 2008 Tourage 2 since 2012. I love as much today, as I did when I first purchased it. It's a solid SUV !!!

I have a 7P 3.0 TDI from 2011 after I had a 7L. Absolutely loved both of them. Never had any issues luckily. But I agree with most what was said here including obscene services pricing at VW. It's a wonderful car but if something goes wrong it can quickly become very expensive.

Awesome video, thank. I have a 2014 V8 gas in Brazil. My unit is armored (bulletproof) and has been very reliable as it has 54kkm. It is the best car I have owned. Will be with the car for a long while.

I currently own one and I had a few of the problems, including ABS module failure, steering pump issues and coolant leak. But for some reason, we keep loving it. The problem now is increasingly spare parts must now be sourced offshore. I think I now understand landrover owners, their cars are unreliable but lovable. I note that folks in the comments tell us to get Japanese or the LC Prado. I just looked at Pradopoint.. full of complaints too. I think cars are designed to fail nowadays.

My 2012 has 340k on the clock. Eight owners. Looks and drives like new. yeah i just spent a few g's on coolant leak in the valley,but now all those plastic housings and hoses are replaced , i personally cleaned the soot from the intake and it wasnt that bad really. Its not all about money. Safety, road handling and build quality are big plus;s with these beasts.Every brand breaks one day.

We have a 2009 VW Touareg and tow our van its a great car, pulls with easy and goes anywhere through the outback on our travels love it.

@ReDriven The 7P generation you are reviewing uses a torsen centre LSD for a 38/62% split F/R. They are not FWD torque on demand like a Tiguan. As an owner, I loved the review. But thankfully haven’t had any of the issues raised @190,000km. Similarly my old man with his R-Line V8 TDi with 300,000km has had no notable issues.

I love my Touareg, it is my second one, (first one got stolen and written off), both have been V6TDI's with air suspension, I have done 110,000 kms in the past 5 years in them without any major issues, a large percentage of those kms towing a 2300kg caravan (which it tows with ease), 16 litres per 100 km when towing and 7.5 when not towing, I will probably replace my current MY15 with an MY18 in the next year as I just can't find anything else that combines the value, comfort, quietness, versatility and capability of the Touareg, we recently did a trip with our van from Victoria to Uluru and Alice Springs via the Oodnadatta Track, it didn't miss a beat and coped with all of the mud and corrugations we went through and still feels solid with no rattles ,what else with a 6400kg GCM can do all of this?

"I'm just constantly worried that something's going to break." - A perfect description of how I feel driving any BMW.

PEOPLE THIS IS THE BEST CAR I HAVE IT FOR 11 years mine never had problems

I absolutely love my 2017 Touareg. Yea the VR6 petrol is a little weak... but other than that, it's absolutely amazing. Best $30k CAD car out there.

Great content as always. I’ve always wanted seated heats in a car :)

Still loving your content and unique style mate. Well done on a great channel.

Absolutely love my 2016 Touareg TDI Executive. Currently has 86,000 miles and is still under warranty here in the US. Over here they came with a 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. On top of that, it has the diesel gate extended warranty which covers 10 years/120,000 miles for both the emission control system and engine long block. Basically, anything within the emissions system to include the turbochargers, sensors, injectors, fuel pump, etc. and the long block (pistons, cams, rods, heads) are all covered. Not to mention the dealer has to fill the Adbblue at no charge. I honestly looked at other vehicles to possibly replace it but I haven't found anything that comes close to it. Tows great, rides great, handles great, luxury interior, great space, great traction, built like a tank, and gets good fuel mileage for a vehicle of this size. Is it expensive to maintain? Depends on your definition of expensive. Of course it will be more expensive to maintain and repair than a Honda or Toyota. You are getting a luxury vehicle and with that comes luxury maintenance. The Touareg is in the same class as a BMW X5, Mercedes GLE, etc. and is a bargain compared to them. This is an awesome vehicle. I just wish they were still sold in the US so I could have a proper replacement when its time.

I had one of these in a tdi executive and absolutely loved it, they have aged better than their Audi brothers.

That sausage spot in the console is where the knob for the ride height adjustment is when optioned. I drove 4 of these in v8s. Decided it was too big for me and the dog and started looking at sq5s

My Touareg Altitude is a 2008 model and has completed 203,000 without missing a beat! It pulls our caravan and horse box effortlessly 👍. It is really versatile and with the back seats down has a mass of space! Best car ever owned!

Had the first shape with us on a level 3 track and it actually did very well off road, no issues.

We own a 2011 V6. Bought it second hand in 2013. It has been amazing and has barely skipped a beat except having the EGR replaced in 2015. It does tend to eat brake pads and rotors, couldn’t recommend one more, but that’s based on our experience

I like how there’s almost no negative commentary, despite the video bringing up potential issues. It seems completely in incongruous… maybe like the video is exaggerating the problems for entertainment value.

I've had my 2017 FSI (petrol) for 6 years and have had no mechanical or electrical issues whatsoever. It has a very regal, solid and expensive feel to drive. Absolutely love it. My only complaint would be that it's a bit underpowered for such a heavy vehicle. Can feel a bit sluggish at times.

I had a previous Gen VR6 3.6 great car, only minor electric issues with the seated heat. The second gen only had 2 trive drains, permanent 4wd pretty much the same as a Amarok, and one with low range 4wd system carried over from the previous gen.

Finally!!! Thanks for making this review...

We have a 2017 MY18 180kw V6 TDI its got 190,000km on it, with 95% of that being Country/gravel/farm driving. It's got all the bells and whistles, and has been a problem free car apart from the water pump leaking at 150,000km which cost $380 to replace along with a few coolant seals. Thoroughly love the car super comfortable even on quite frankly fucked roads, fuel efficient (it tows a 2.1T caravan and a 3T trailer with small tractor on it) avg 8L/100km and 11 - 13L/100km. Interior quality is great even with two farm dogs in it. The only thing well replace it with is a new 210kw Touareg.

My 11 Toureg vr6 exec has been hands down the most reliable car i've ever owned. Bought new and currently at 155k miles and have literally only done fluids and brakes.

I have one in Portugal and i totally love it. Super nice car, its the perfect combination of 4x4 and street car. Super suspension system with three main levels of hight and soft our hard suspension that you can control anytime easily.

You either misspoke or are just wrong about the AWD. They are rear wheel biased, not front wheel drive. In fact there is always a little power going up front while most power is going to the rear. The engine is longitudinally mounted. Do not confuse the Touareg with the Tiguan that has a transversely mounted engine and is in fact front wheel drive until slippage occurs and engages AWD. I love my Touareg TDI. Zero problems in 90k miles. This thing is a tank! I love it so much!

Owned 3 of these over time. I drove my first one to 250,000 MILES. Everything is really to fix if it ever breaks and is cheap. The key to owning these TDI is to change the oil every 5000 to 7000 miles. The car will run flawlessly

2015 Touareg TDI Exec. 4.5 yrs owned, 64k miles and gotta agree with other owners…..best rig ever. Does everything well with good mpgs. Two minor emission issues covered under warranty rest has been routine maintenance so far. Plan to keep for many more years.

I live in OZ and owned a 2003 V6 petrol and now a 2015 V6 diesel, 180kw. I had the leaking injector (one had problem but replaced all), put on a oil catch can, had also a leaking problem but easy fix and cleaned the intake manifold at the same time. I have to say, with the joy and comfort and excitement you have when drive it everyday, the expense is worth it. Now i have driven it just over 180kkm, did multiple long distance trip and I felt very confident on highway and dirt road!

We love ours. It's my wife's daily driver. 2012 TDI Execline and we got it dirt cheap after Deiselgate. We are in Canada ant the thing is so incredible in the snow

Most reliable car I have ever owned. Mine is a 2013 V6 Gasoline, with 116,000 km, which I bought new. Only problem I have ever had is the water pump leaking and replaced twice. Battery is almos 10 years old and never been replaced. That is how well made this vehicle is. Everything seems solid, and long lasting. Everything works as new. Never had a light on the dash.

I own the 2012 Touareg. I bought it in 2016, and I'm still in love with it. I'm 6'4" tall, and I fit in it comfortably with lots of leg space. My knees move freely under the steering wheel! vvry few cars could offer me that! I had to change the oxygen sensor, and the head gasket seal. Other than that, just the regular maintenance. it still runs beautifully. I'm thinking of changing it with a newer model.

Yes, absolutely. I own a 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 petrol, and, yes, I had to spend money on it to fix worn parts, because the former owner DID NOT look after it, but since then, NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. I just took it all over Tasmania, over 3,000 km, and not an issue, just had to check the oil, that’s it. And, using BP 98 Ultimate, achieved 11.8 litres per 100 km, absolutely awesome. Will be purchasing an R-Line V8 TDI as soon as the money is available 😀

Here in Mexico like 90% of the Touareg are armored (enough strong to stop ARs and AKs bullets) and still rolling perfectly for over 6-7 years! I've worked with those SUVs several times and are amazing despite be heavily armoured

Love my 2014 V6TDI shes a beast and great for towing. Centre console arm rests also slide forward individually btw. Best car ive ever owned also

we just bought our second Touareg a 2015 r line V8, superb vehicle, the first was a 2004 V10 which is a freakin beast. has towed camper trailers and caravans to insane places always got us home albeit with some freights. No other car fitted with the same size tyres would be as capable off road as a Touareg. for me the pleasure far outweighs the pain.

I have a Volkswagen Touareg & I love it

Mine Touareg petrol V6 is from 2013 has 116,000 miles and still with original battery. No issues so far (knocking on the wood). One repair was done as a part of recall (some exhaust mount was installed), and other than that - just tires, brakes, filters and oil changes. It eats the tires quite fast due to the weight. Very comfortable to drive, car feels solid. Even though I own it for 6 years, I still plan to keep it as long as it drives. Installing FocalINSIDE audio upgrade next month. I was planning to do that few years ago, but what the hell... it's time.

2012. Tdi. 200k miles. Flapper valve and upper chain tensioner issues. Still drives like new. I'll repair and keep it. Its better than a new car.

Mine is a 2012 with 270000 km on it. Well maintained, I never had a single problem with it.

This car is awesome and very reliable. I’ve owned 2 and would recommend

Best vwdub I’ve ever owned. Maintenance is expensive but it’s worth it.

Mine has none of the mentioned issues. In fact, after 6 years, it has been flawless.

Touaregs are pretty much modern german tanks. They're surprisingly capable off-road too, which is fun

Just pulled the trigger on a 2013 TDI Lux.....and then watched this video ...which was fantastically entertaining but I'm also going to forget I ever saw it :). VW is in my blood and they've never left me down. Also - Slovakian Engineering doesn't have the same ring to it :)

I have a 2016 Touareg executive. 143,000 miles bought but it in 2018 with 50k. The only thing I have done is the scheduled maintenance, and 4 wheel speed sensors. Which stops all your ACC. But we absolutely love it and will only get rid it once it starts getting to expensive to fox.

I have a 2011 V8 TDi with 240,000km on the clock and haven’t had any major issues, just regular servicing from a non VW mechanic. HOT TIP - left foot on brake, put transmission into sport mode, switch off traction control, push accelerator flat to the floor, then release the brake when the traffic light goes green. Yes it has launch control and it’s fricken awesome!!!

Great car, I own one. Changed up from a Pajero. They are deceptively heavy but beautiful to drive. OEM spec tyres and on time servicing are a must.

I live in Minnesota and if you know anything about this area you know that our road a pretty much made of salt all winter long. My 2004 Touareg has spent is entire life here, it's my sons now and it has zero rust on it! My 2016 Touareg Lux has had a couple of sensor issues but other wise perfect so far...

I own this car for 4 years and I totally love it. Right now it has 197000Km and works fine. I didn't have any problems with this car, just some small ordinary 10years old car issues. I change oil every 8000 and it works fine. I enjoy every ride and I don't know what to buy instead.

I have a 2006 commercial and just frickin love it! It's had wear and tear issues but still flying it. I am VERY attached. My garage has a 2012, black and automatic too and thinking of TRYING to let go. I will cry. I'm not going to deny it. Honestly every car / jeep is going to have issues. I'd love a comparison to others rather than just list stuff. I don't think anything will put me off. I could get a much newer one for the money, someone mentioned Nissan Qashqai but I don't think it's going to change my mind. Thanks 🙏🏻

My family friend from Germany owns a 2016 VW Touareg with 3.0 diesel engine. Car has been reliable from the day one, has a great amount of space and it is good on long yourneys. A new model is even better,and can be considered as “GLE” luxury cruiser in game of VW MLB platform.

I had a 2013 V8 Rline and towed a 3.5T caravan around Australia including Cape York Gulf of Carpentaria and never had a problem. Over 200k on the odometer. Actually regret selling it

The outlook is different in the US used market when it comes to comparable vehicles. There’s no Pajero or Prado. If you want something that’s kind of pleasant to drive and that can hold its own off road you’re basically looking at a grand cherokee, outback, land rover or land cruiser. Land cruisers are ridiculously expensive used and the other 3 aren’t much more reliable and cost about the same as the touareg. And the touareg is the best off road of that bunch aside from the land cruiser. Even if you buy a 4runner, you’re going to spend $5k more for something a few years older with probably 70-80k+ more miles. Why not pocket the $5k, get the nicer car, and save the money for repairs. Oh and you’ll probably save $1000/yr on gas. It’s all relative.

touareg has aisin 8speed and torsen diff so it is not front bias... 2y ago i decided between touareg and lc150 prado and im soo happy i picked touareg.

I Bought a 2015 V6 Deisel model last year at 71,000km. Hydro-pnematic adjustable Suspension, Diff Locks etc. Im at 105,000km and its been brilliant. Extremely capable offroad. I Love the way it drives, its a great towing car if you want to pull a Caravan/trailer up to 2 or perhaps 2.5 tonnes, its a breeze. So far...not one of those electrical glitches mentioned in the Video. According to my VW specialist the items mentionned by Carlosorff below are the typical issues. I would agree with Carlosorff...Its the best car I have owned.

I drive a 2016 Touareg TDI, I’ve got 90,000 miles on the odometer. Mechanically it’s been great. I did have a sunroof leak which cost me $2500 to replace. I love the car and hope it will give me 250,000 miles + (very understated)

Seated heats 😆. We know what you meant, and you obviously chose to leave it in. Great video 👍🏻

dont let this review put you off - I own a 2016 MODEL from 2019- had it 4 years , the condensate pipe blocked with leaves etc the footwell passenger got wet - didnt break anything electrical - easy fix few cable ties up the tube from below - any from 2016 upwards are really good in my opinion- engine is a cracker - you can also fit 3 baby seats on the back seats - really good suv

Own 2014 ten this yr 100 km. Door lock actuator is only issue.. towed a 3 T boat no effort..hope it lasts love it

This channel deserves more subs and views Tf?!! Thanks for full information that we had to know! Cheers mates from Israel 🇮🇱 🇦🇺

Thx, brilliant. I want to get a new model. Bloody luv it.

I have an 04 4.2. Love It!!

I drove the Cayenne 1st gen with the 3.0 V6 Diesel. I loved it, it drove like on cloud 7. Even though it drove on like fat ass 22 inch.

I have a UK 2017 R line plus. So far at 70k it's been a gem. Just did brakes which were bit if a faff. One common issue is centre prop bearing fails at about 160k. Air suspension models can suffer with air leaks.

I have the 08 cayenne which is very similar. It's a wonderful car. Super reliable.

my mate has one, costed him heaps in repairs and he's only driven on open road, centre differential making terrible noise, and uses so much gas

I've had my 2012 TDI for two years. Suffered an AdBlu injection issue last summer, it has a intermittent steering wheel shake that I can't fix for anything and it eats tires like sunflower seeds. I've replaced the struts, had it aligned and realigned. Still, an absolute blast to drive. Pulls my 4k lb boat like its a lawn mower and gets 30 mph out on the highway. God willing and the creek don't rise... I'll drive it for another 5 years.

As far as I know, the touaregs use the torsen based awd system which is essentially audis quattro. It's a longitudinal drivetrain, the transverse cars are the ones that use 4motion

I’ve had a few from 05, model year , 09 T2 exct, & 14 R line they drive wonderful