2004 Volkswagen Touareg: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · AZ

Car stalls, skips gears, jerks, when coming from a full stop to accelerating jerks and pull really hard going into 1st and 2nd gear,, took it to the dealer after paying 800 dollar they could find anything wrong,, and that was vw dealer.... I've been seein alot of the same complaints for this specific model and year, can some please let me know if volkswagen is not going to take responsibility for this issue atleast tell me what could be wrong, so I can fix it and get rid of this stupid car. Im better off with an american car...

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Transmission · 38,800 miles · IL

Car: 2004 volkswagen touareg v6 SUV 38,900miles problem: car frequently jerks while slowing down (at speeds between 20-40mph). Was told drive shaft was damaged and needed to be replaced at a cost of $1,150 parts plus labor of approx. $1,000 which included computer diagnostic. Upon pick up from mechanic problem still persisted so I took the car back to mechanic. I was told that damaged drive shaft damaged 2 valves in the transmission which now also need replacing at a cost of $1600. I was also told by the mechanic that they had received a 'bulletin" on the car regarding similar complaints about this problem from several owners. This car only has 39,000 miles and is driven with care. It seems extremely premature to have anything of this nature happen especially at a cost of almost $4000 out of pocket to me and other owners. I ask that you please look into volkswagen's responsibility in correction/reimbursement (possible recall) of this situation.

Filed Oct 16, 2009 · Fuel system, Transmission · 81,000 miles · NY · crash

I was parking the vehicle in a tight parking lot and maneuvering around a tree in order to pull further up into the space. As I gently pushed down on the accelerator to inch into the spot, the car lurched forward at a very high rate of speed crashing into a wooden garbage box. I jammed on the brakes before going through the fence. I was incredibly lucky that I was no longer aiming at the tree. It was as though the car suddenly wanted to peal out in a manner that was totally out of sync with the amount of pressure on the gas pedal. It just started speeding toward the fence/box. Looking back on it, I believe that this happened a couple of days before as I started to accelerate after stopping at a stop sign. Though the reaction of the car was similar, it was not nearly so pronounced. It felt as though the car was tripping over itself. I had the insurance tow the car to the mechanic but so far he has not been able to replicate the problem. I spoke with both the local vw serviceman and vw north america but they denied ever hearing about such a problem. I have had this car for over 6 years and have never had this happen before the other day.

Filed Jan 29, 2006 · Suspension, Tires · CA

Alignment: since its purchase the car was not properly aligned. I took it to the dealer several times, at the 5,000 miles, 10,000 miles, and 20,000 miles services. It was not fixed at all. The repair sheet stated that car was fixed to the manufacturer's standards. At the 20,000 miles service I requested the car to repaired before I take it back. The dealer told me that due to the uneven tires there was no way for them to repair the alignment, and that the only way to fix it properly was to replace the tires first. I replaced the tires and brought the car back. The dealer had the car in the shop for three days the first time. When I tested the car after the first time it was not fixed. I took it back and had a dispute with the technician. When other technicians tested the car the dealer decided to keep for repair. The car was at the shop for two days. When it was finally done, the car had the same problem. Computer system: lights and signals periodically stop working. Gas sensor periodically stops working for days. Cd player. Periodically skips and does not work. Transmission: periodic jerking when shifting to lower speeds. Screeching sound comes from the front right side after 20 -30 minutes of driving. Tires were worn out after 10,000 miles.

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 Aug 29, 2005 · Electrical, Locks · VA

Passenger door opened going down the road, handle does not retract sometimes. A litany of electric quirks and excessive tire wear, also jerky acceleration.

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 Dec 4, 2004 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · CA

We have a volkswagon toureg v6 automatic and standard transmission. We brought the car in for ovelrall service and to inspect transmission for possible faulty gear box. Dealership replaced transfer case as well as inspected case steeper motor. Car was kept for three days for repairs and then anotger three days to get the part and replace. Perfomance of the cars automtic shifting capabilites has been poor. Notice that car has problems shift from 1st , 2nd to 3rd. High revs the engine. Also notice at higher speeds the car sometime cause the car to lurch into lower gear we have also experienced car stalling on steep hills when in gear .

Filed May 21, 2004 · Acceleration, Transmission · MD

When accelerating from a very slow speed or a "rolling" stop, the car hesitates or stalls before accelerating, then lurches forward. This problem occurs randomly, but consistently. When driving up a hill to a stop, the vehicle regularly jumps forward at the last downshift in the stopping process. This is dangerous and threatens my safety, those around me in traffic, my passengers, and other potential drivers of my vehicle. I've been told by volkswagen of america & my dealer that this is the way this SUV is designed to perform. The fact that the "hesitations/stalls" occur at random only furthers my point that this is clearly a defect and not "just the way this model drives" and "you just have to get used to it" as I was told by the service manager at martens vw.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Transmission · TX

My 2004 vw touareg has a serious safety issue with its transmission. When accelerating from a stop or low speed the truck hesitates and then lurches forward. I have contacted vw and the dealership with no resolution. I have talked with other touareg owners and they have the same complaint, so it appears to be affecting more than a single vehicle. I would ask the federal safety agency to help touareg owners by forcing vw to acknowledge this issue and find a resolution before there is a fatality due to this safety issue.