2004 Volkswagen Touareg: windshield wiper failure

6 of the 231 complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg describe windshield wiper failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Windshield wiper failure by model year

2012
1
2009
1
2004
6

What owners say

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 Apr 9, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 300 miles · MI · crash

I brought a volkswagen touareg. This vehicle has a lot problems with the brake and engine. So I filed a lemon request. Last month, vw asked me to drop this vehicle to vw dealer to investigate the brake problem. On march 23, the vw expert test drove my touareg and had an accident because the brakes failed. There is a police report. *nm the rear wiper made a clicking noise. Updated 05/04/06. *jb the check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the engine control module. The transmission control module was updated. Updated 06/01/06.

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Engine, Tires · OH

2004 volkswagen touareg loss power own 3 occasions at 780 miles. Windshield wipers did not work in the intermittent mode, tire pressuring monitoring system malfunctioned. *ts ***no answer required*** the tire pressuring monitoring system was giving a false reading as if there was a problem with the tires.

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Visibility · CT

2004 vw touareg windshield wiper system. When wiper is set to wipe continuously, wiper stops when vehicle comes to a full stop, and will not begin to wipe until vehicle exceeds 5 MPH. During heavy rains, it is unsafe to proceed too 5 MPH when windshield wiper is not wiping. No visibility in heavy downpour conditions, must put vehicle in forward motion to wipe and see. Accident waiting to happen. Manufacturer indicates this is a "feature" not defect!

Filed Feb 15, 2005 · Visibility · 25,000 miles · CA

The touareg has two defcts that will eventually lead to if they have not caused damge. For months I have tried to get vw to fix the defective tail light faults and warnings due to the installation of the tow hitch. Vw claims these issues are related to all trailers. Additionally, this vehicle has a defective drivers windsghield wiper that causes obscured visability. Both are dangerous and vw claims noraml operation. I am frusterated and in disbelief that vw will not correct the vehicles issues. I am writting in an attempt to represent the people against this vehicle manufacture

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 48,041 miles · WA

Vehicle would jump forward when making turns, making it difficult to control vehicle. Owner took vehicle to dealer for repair of the transfer case 3 times. The accelerator pedal would get stuck, which was not enabling the vehicle to accelerate and to change gears. Also, windshield wipers would work intermittently, causing visibility problems on the road during inclement weather. In addition, the battery would drain and cause the vehicle not to turn on. Manufacturer was contacted by owner numerous times.