2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 182 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 260 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–15 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,300 mi | 47,323 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 84 | 49 |
| Power Train | 10 | 50 |
| Tires | 9 | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 8 |
| Stalling | 5 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 27 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2004 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.