10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,535 miles

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problem #4

Oct 082021

Tiguan

  • miles
i Was Driving my Vehicle and suddenly the Air Bag and ABS lights went on my dashboard

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 172019

Tiguan

  • 150,000 miles
The emergency brake was accidentally engaged while driving on the highway at 65 mph in traffic, bringing the car to a full stop. The emergency brake button is located next the to cup holder in the center console between the front seats. The driver put a coffee mug with an open handle in the cup holder while driving. The mug handle pressed on the button when it was placed in the cup holder (while traveling at 65 mph) and the emergency brake engaged bringing the vehicle to a full stop in the center lane of interstate 91. The only reason we survived is that the person behind us was driving a Volvo and was following at safe distance. If a tractor trailer had been behind us we would be dead.

- New Haven, CT, USA

problem #2

Dec 282016

Tiguan

  • 45,240 miles
Driving in cold weather and slow enough speed, the electronic stabilization control light went on, indicating ESC failure. The steering and brakes alternately and simultaneously failed. Stepping on the brakes produced no response at all. Car was out of control.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 182014

Tiguan

  • 6,900 miles
I drive my new car on the highway to the brakes, twice I stepped on the brake, but the brake is like something is stuck, the car didn't stop, I brake for the third time, the car is stop, almost hit the car in front, I park my car in the way of an emergency, after restarting the car, the brake can be used, but after about two hours, I found that the brake light is on.

- Chandler, AZ, USA