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I found the seat belt warning will stop by itself after about 6 warnings
We have all kinds of problems. Towed in twice. Something is draining the battery. Symptoms- starts with the Nav/Radio system. There is something in that area that will keep running when the car is turned off(Its not the CD). Then the warnings start popping up like the gas cap, tire pressure etc. (tire pressure and gas cap are OK.) Then the comfort controls will start to disappear in the dash controls. Next the battery is dead and it gets towed. We are currently into our third sequence of this mystery.
Also there is a humming noise in the front driver side foot well area any time the climate controls are indicating the temp. (The fan is not running at this point). Very annoying!
And unless I am standing next to the car the remote key does not lock or unlock. The dealer said they have replace the transmitters, but still does not work.
Had to have the power steering motor replaced. I would turn into a parking space and the thing would shake and make a noise like the motor fell out.
FOR SALE VW TORTURE REG Looks great!!!
Seriously, try opening a case with VW and perhaps they'll lean on your dealer to make thing better.
Steve, Host
1. The Tire pressure monitoring system is not working and shows a warning light even though all tires are at the recommended pressure (third time this has happened)
2. The two passenger side tires are wearing prematurely. The tires on the driver side are OK. The car has done 20,000 miles but the rear passenger tire has only done 10,000 miles. The original tire suffered a nail side wall puncture (in my garage).
3. The clip holding the inner storage pocket of the glove compartment has broken off.
4. The cover over the rear window wiper has broken off.
5. The clip covering the key lock on the roof rack has broken off
6. Cover on the rear set belt buckle has broken. (This happened when the rear seat cushion was folded over to increase rear cargo space).
I have been advised to replace the two tires ($520 plus alignment cost of $190). VW claim this is a result of incorrect alignment. This they claim is probably due to hitting a pothole! This is an SUV for goodness sake! If hitting a highway pothole, unbeknownst to the driver, results in two tires wearing out in under 10,000 miles than there is something wrong here. The car has never been off road and has done only highway miles. Previously I owned two Landrover Discoveries, covered over 60,000 in each and have never even noticed tire wear never mind having to replace the tires.
On the question of the multiple clips that have fallen off, their answer again was that these are not covered under warrantee.
The cost of the roof rack clip I understand is $75, The rear windscreen wiper is available only as a compete assembly and costs $350 , the rear seat belts also have to be completely replaced and this is another $300 or so.
Why should I have to pay for things falling off my $45,000 two year old car and why does it require compete replacement of the units with all the attendant labor charges? New covers could be clipped in place by me in 5 minutes!
Has anyone else had a similar experience with tire wear? Any advice as to the next step?
I am in the same predicament. Have been driving my 4runner for the past 12 years and no problems whatsoever.... NONE. But now that I want a new car, im not so sure I want to be in another toyota for 5-6 years. Toyota is the logical choice over VW (less expensive, less to maintain, 100% reliable... etc...). But i really like the styling of the VW and nothing is screaming "buy me" at the moment. While I know all cars may have problems, I am a bit weary since VW might be still working out the kinks. No sense buying a car that is not only "not-proven" but actually disproven by Consumer Reports and actual users of this board. Also, I've heard from multiple people that VW service department (multiple dealers) has yet to realise that their customers are not all $20K jetta drivers anymore - with Touaregs and Phaetons well in the $50K range - and expect decent customer service.
Curious to know what you decided.
My wife is a resident physician and the last thing she needs is her car crapping out on the way home from a 36 hour shift. Not that we are sure the MDX will never have problems, but I think you play the odds and reduce them down quite a bit with a good ol Japanese car.
Drive the MDX. It is a fabulous suv. My brother-in-law bought a 2001 with 60k and he says it is as quiet and smooth as the day the previous owner drove it off the lot.
Best of luck......Dan
It is very easy for everyone to defend why they purchased their vehicle. Rather it’s reliability or lack there of. Our T-reg is my wife’s primary vehicle and she drives 40 miles a day (big deal). You should simply enjoy every second in your vehicle, buy what you love. If reliability is an issue, make the dealer guarantee in writing that they will provide a loaner.
Now as far as your ridiculous statement about the dealer providing a loaner. Anyone is going to do that under warrenty. The fact that your having to do that constantly with a 35k plus vehicle is crazy but, if that's what you want to spend your time doing then knock yourself out. If it was for me I would probably buy an audi, But my wife doesnt have time for ridiculous problems. As far as the MDX's interior being horrible, that is your opinion. I found that both the MDX and the Volkswagon have very nicely apointed interiors. When I see people compare car choices based on two different lifestyles i laugh. Have fun driving your loaner..
1) Front lights are permanently on, when engine runs. No difference when switching the "beam light switch" on.
2) Pump-Noise below dashboard right side, when stopping, parking, using the brakes. Seems to be a loud "hydraulic charge pump". Can that be? When I asked service they said all Touregs make that noise.
3) Convenience-Setting are gone after some hours. Is there an internal battery (other than the regular one) that needs to be replaced by service.
4) Average mpg display only shows static value. Never changes until you scroll through the MFI. Seems weird..
Thanks,
Pete
One thing I dont understand though (and i dont mean this as a jab at VW, but i am really curious) but can anyone explain the horrible resale value on the 2004's? Seems odd that any car would loose approx 20-25% of their value in just one model year.
Thanks... B
We do not have a noise in the front rightside dash. But do on the left side, It drives me crazy.
The convenience setting will disapear when you are driving the car. You must be stoped in order for it to work. Otherwise there is something wrong.
Not to sure about the mpg deal.
Hope this helps you a little.
Because of the above, I bought the whole Tule enchilada for skis and bikes, and boy is it slick. It comes off/goes on in a minute. The mounting stubs are hardly noticeable and easily removed and replaced if they do bother you.
Dave
I was so close to Buying a used T'reg today until I tried out the NAV.
One word, "WORTHLESS".
It didn't know the street where my personal home was - it's been around since 1999 and the discs were the 2003 set - infact in the well devloped suburb of Franklin, all it knew were the main roads.
What made it worse is that when I asked the dealer principal about this, he and the other salespeople scattered like roaches in a flashlight beam! Somehow I think they knew that this was a waste too - though not one of them professed ANY knowledge of how to use the NAV system anyway.
Am I really missing something here or is the Nav something that just looks good and is for those with more money than sense?
In other words, "yes, the Nav something that just looks good and is for those with more money than sense." and VW know it too!
Steve, Host
anyone have any advise on the T-reg. All the reviews on this board seem to be horrible.
tidester, host
The MDX is ok and nice to drive, but kind of blah and very common. I honestly dont see why anyone would buy one over a Honda Pilot EX and save enough money to take a couple cruises. Also not good for off-road or towing. If that's important, you need the Touareg or maybe the ML, or something else not on your list. If all you really need is an upscale all wheel drive station wagon with no heavy duty stuff, have you looked at the Lexus RX330? I would choose that over the Acura.
I've owned several pre-ford Volvos and they were good cars, but not very reliable. Cost a fortune to keep on the road, mainly brakes and electical issues. Comfortable and satisfying to drive though. I am not a Ford fan, so I can't imagine that the marriage was good for Volvo. Most people that I know that own newer Volvos do not replace them with Volvos, like old Volvo owners used to. Maybe that tells you something.
You can check some of my previous posts in this and the main Touareg board to get some reflections on owning the car for a year. I really like it. It is different from all of the above, but not perfect. Hope this helps.
To all, can you tell me what you have been getting for MPG on both the v8's and v6's. Please let me know which you are driving.
Thanks,
djocks
Steve, Host
Also have 12,000 miles and alot of tire wear. The monitor has gone of for a flat and also when nothing was wrong. And same thing with the gas cap monitor.
Anyone have the A/C smell BAD?
H-rated tires wear fast. This is a heavy car. My tires are toast at 23k and I expected that. That is the price you pay for being able to cruise at ungodly speed and have decent snow and off road traction too. My Dunlop SP8000's were rated 200AA, so no surprise on quick wear. Tire performance was otherwise excellent. There are tires with much higher wear ratings that fit the car. Generally they dont get the good reviews for traction, quietness or ride. I will be replacing tires soon, thinking of Pirelli Scorpion Zeros (which were OEM), Pirelli Scorpion STR, or maybe the Dunlops again, although they run about $50 more per tire and have lower wear rating. Anybody have an opinion?
I just took the car this past week with a list of problems that the dealer can not duplicate. Key remote, remotely works, A/C smells, and tire monitor, just a few of the items listed. Also everyone take a look at the wood trim on the doors, they are cracking and is a warranty issue. And the glove box latch that holds the manual is defective when it will not stay closed.
I was told to call VW of America at 800-822-8987.http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxico- ns/emotorcons/emo_sick.gif
Make sure you check your tire pressure first and that is correct pressure according to a gage.
Start car- close door
Push the lower (right side) button on steering wheel till the dash screen changes to "CONV SET"
Scroll down using the thumb wheel (middle knob, right side on steering wheel) till you get to "TIRE PRESS"
Push the thumb wheel.
Then it will say "MON PRESS" and "STORE" Go to which ever one you want to do.
"STORING" will reset the system TO THE TIRE PRESSURE THAT IS IN THE TIRE NOW.
Hope that helps.
Wonder if this would help any of the T-Reg sibling owners' having problems w/locks?
1) make sure your tires are cold before doing this. Don't do this if you've already driven the car around.
2) After selecting "Store" in the MFI, you must drive your car around for a short period so that it can learn the cold and warm pressure.
Thanks for your imput