2004 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 75 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 260 | 278 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–18 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 47,323 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Touareg | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 49 | 14 |
| Power Train | 50 | 10 |
| Tires | 36 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 1 |
| Suspension | 20 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 21 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
2005 Volkswagen Touareg
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.