2004 Volkswagen Touareg: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Acceleration, Steering · 123,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and would not increase in speed while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that while making a turn, there was a loud clicking noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 91,000 miles · IL

Constant repair of 2004 vw touareg: this vehicle has been certified in all states of the union as being a certified lemon. When I purchased the vehicle I had no idea of this. I have had to replace a fan sensor which is a certified vw defect, but I had to pay for the cost, repair and labor in the amount of $550 and further, the vehicle left me stranded because the faulty sensor allowed a fan to keep blowing thereby draining my battery completely. Rear windshield wiper disintegrated during heavy rain and cost 65 to repair although the piece looks like something a child put together. Front windshield wiper flew off of car while raining, causing me to pull over and be stranded once again. I got stranded again because the vw engine coils burnt out without notice leaving me stranded in blizzard conditions in chicago. I had to get a new battery but was charged $250 for the battery and installation because vw chose to put the battery under the front driver's seat. Not three weeks have passed and I haven't even driven the vehicle but both fuel pumps and the flange module have gone out. I had to pay $1500 for labor, parts, shop and repairs. Vehicle has 91,000 and brakes and rotors have gone out again for the 3rd time. Right door opens when driving although the vehicle is locked, which is another certified defect. Vehicle lunges forward from a stopped position and then hesitates when trying to speed up on the highway.

Filed May 16, 2007 · Engine · VA

I own a volkswagen tourareg. The car hesitated before accelerating into an intersection. I am on record with the dealer. This happened several times ,and once almost caused an accident. I am an attorney in florida, and because of volkswagen's inaction in this area I was considering a lawsuit in the southern district of florida federal court system. In pursuing the internet I found several owners of the 2004 touareg with the same problem.

Filed Jan 26, 2006 · Acceleration · OH

Vehicle has an inconsistent lack of throttle response. When pressing acclerator you may get a response, a delayed response or nothing. Pulling from stop sign with a safe distance of oncomoing traffic vehicle hesitated almost causing collision. Have been almost rear ended when vehicle did not respond to throttle at stop light.has been to dealer 3 times with no resolution.

Filed Oct 26, 2005 · Body, Engine · CA · 1 injury

Our 2004 vw touareg v-8 has the following problems despite five trips to the dealer: I) hesitation during acceleration; ii) pulls hard to the right; and iii) shifts roughly at low speeds. Past problems include: iv) the latch on the rear door broke, such that it came crashing down on my wife's head; v) the rear seat belt latch wouldn't work; vi) the car shuddered badly when you tried to make a turn at low speeds (e.g., while parking) and vii) the flat tire indicator went on even though the tire was neither flat nor low. We have an arbitration scheduled for 11/9/05 under california's lemon law.

Filed Oct 21, 2005 · Transmission · 1,900 miles · VA

My 2004 vw touareg has had an ongoing safety issue since purchase in july of 2004 with regards to the transmission. When accelerating from a stop or low speed the vehicle will often hesitate while running the engine rpms up to 3000-4000 then drop into gear and lurch forward. The transmission also erratically shifts from first to second gear and often hesitates for more than a few seconds before engaging this causes a danger when merging with traffic or crossing intersections. I have contacted the dealer and volkswagen of north america with no resolution.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Tires, Transmission · 16,000 miles · AZ

Consumers vehicle is experiencing erratic shifting. When accelerating from a stop car will hesitate and jerk. *ts this problem seems to only occure whil the transmission is in lower gears. The vehicle has been taken to the deler at least three times but they have not been able to locate or fix the problem. The consuemr has also contacted tehe manufcature but they provided no assistance. The tire have excessive wear at only 16000 miles.

Filed Sep 26, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · OH

Dt: the vehicle hesitates on acceleration, and this happens intermittently. While stepping on the gas pedal and the vehicle hesitates. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and they said this was normal, but they did say volkswagen programmed a delay in the computer chip. There is no forewarning, no lights come on, and there is no noise. This first happened on march 1, 2005.

Filed Sep 2, 2005 · Acceleration · 10,000 miles · AR

2004 volkswagen touareg that hesitates upon acceleration from a cold start approximately 20% of the time. This hesitation presents a hazard to both passengers in the touareg and passengers in vehicles of oncoming traffic. Vehicle begins to accelerate then hesitates. It is impossible to determine when this might occur. Also, there was a recent incident where the touareg hesitated and the vehicle behind the touareg had to rapidly brake to avoid rearending the touareg. It has been returned to the dealership on 4 different occasions with this complaint however the dealership indicates they cannot duplicate the complaint. Volkswagen of america states no problem found. The following questions on this form are not applicable as numerous incidents have occurred on numerous dates and we are not able to indicate the exact number of incidents. The answers given are only to allow us to proceed with this questionaire.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Engine · 2,000 miles · OH

2004 touareg v6 engine has been a torment, with 40 different problems! But two of the problems could be considered safety concerns! Eradicate braking with lurching and acceleration hesitation both of which set up an unpredictable driving style! Both of these problems are magnified when attempting a left turn. The driver can not depend on a assured performance at critical times . A driver must have confidence that his or her vehicle will perform with assurance at all times !

Filed Jul 6, 2005 · Acceleration · 20,000 miles · OR

My volkswagen touareg has a "hesitation" when accelerating affectionately known in vw circles as "death lag". Many times when attempting to accellerate the vehicle will just sit there for 3-10 seconds even if the accellerator pedal is depressed all the way. This has nearly caused numerous accidents with some avoided only by oncoming traffic swerving and skidding to a stop while my vehicle sits still in traffic.

Filed Mar 4, 2005 · Acceleration · NC

Vehicle hesitated to speed up while at low speeds, and experienced sudden acceleration while at higher speeds. Taken to dealer for testing, and results showed that the cause was undetermined.