2009 Volkswagen Tiguan problems by component
167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 80 | 48% | 88,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 40 | 24% | 53,300 mi |
| Power Train → | 20 | 12% | 71,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 9% | 55,000 mi |
| Steering → | 14 | 8% | 49,570 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 11 | 7% | — |
| Air Bags → | 10 | 6% | 108,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 10 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.