2004 Volkswagen Touareg engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated that the oxygen sensor emmissions warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate fast enough due to an rpm malfunction. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, but was not repaired. The…”
filed Feb 29, 2016
“While accelerating onto the highway, a loud, repetitious bang/clunk from the middle underside of the vehicle started, sounding similar to a blown tire. No abnormal operations noted prior to this. Limped the car back to the shop at 15 mph and found the center driveshaft carrier bearing failed. The…”
filed Jul 9, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V171901201285565 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285562 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2023Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285560 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Touareg years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Touareg | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 Touareg | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 Touareg | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Touareg | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Touareg | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 Touareg | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.