Vw is replacing my tiguan 2017 after 2 year for free

[Ironman87]

I know you are trolling so won't bother addressing your post. 3 posts and you wrote the last sentence as a challenge.

I didn't come here to troll. Just to share my very difficult situation and the very poor, stressful and costly outcome of my first VW purchase. I know I was unlucky with a faulty car, but the treatment I received from dealer and manufacture was terrible.

[Sharkie]

VW's are probably more reliable than most other brands. Not the best there is, but be near the top from my perspective. Sometimes you are just unlucky with a car and that could happen with any brand such as what could be your case ironman.

My current 3 VWs have not been back to the dealerships ever since I bought them. Not for a service and not for any issues at all. The Amarok (now 6 years old) has had 2 issues since it ran out of warranty 3 years ago, 1 door lock stopped working (common issue on the Amarok apparently) and the window washer pump carked it (apparently also a common issue and not restricted to Amaroks).

During the last 10 years (with 5 new VWs bought during that time) only 1 had a single warranty issue. The Tiguan needed a new clutch after 2 years .... classed as manufacturing defect which driving style may or may not have hastened to failure.

Also during that time we did have a Hyundai needing an engine replacement under warranty and a Toyota RAV4 needing a fuel pump and a serious gearbox repair. Both supposedly "more reliable" brands than VW ..... and my oldest's 2year old Mazda CX-3 is needing a warranty repair (not too serious luckily) at the moment.

[MickyD]

All cars have issues. If you search for Car Brand X & problems, you’ll find them. It’s called perception bias.
i have a mate with a brand new Porsche Macan which has spent more time at the dealer than in his garage, absolute POS.

[Ernie]

There is a definate defect within the DQ500 on Tiguan which VW are not disclosing. Only now that many are out in the field is this problem becoming more evident.

My wife and I have been legally fighting VW in the UK since August 2017 and continue to do so, VW are really trying to avoid this DSG issue coming out as it will result in a recall and £millions in compensation being paid out.

My wifes Tiguan R-Line has not been driven for over 2 years whilst our dispute with VW ensues......the legal fight continues!!

My daughter has a bevel box seep on her 2017 Tiguan. They want her to replace the box instead of refilling the fluid or applying an external sealant. So, I'm researching other folks' experiences. Your experience caught my eye.

How did things work out?

Best regrards, Ernie