Used 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Consumer Reviews
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Fantastic Upgrade from Manual Economy car
nrg921, 05/02/2014
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I was in need of something with more cargo space & towing capacity, but could still be an everyday commuter. I liked the control of manual transmission vehicle, and it was VERY hard to give that up. I found the Tiguan to have far superior handling, power, and responsiveness (when I compared to other CUVs) that I was willing to give up my manual . I still feel in control. It has the extra cargo space & towing I was looking for, fun and easy to drive on a daily basis, and the luxury interior I didn't know I wanted until I have & love it! With a good pair of winter tires, front wheel drive is all you need. Drives great in WI winters & MO ice storms!
Transmission Kicks and other problems
bob481, 04/09/2012
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Transmission kicks and struggles over hills. Some people have stated that the transmission smartly adjusts to each driver's particular driving style over time. I haven't found that to be true, been driving mine since November. YES, it makes a rumbling sound at 30-35mph. If you want to open ONLY the back windows while driving you cant, not without a brain-crushing noise and tremoring. Is this true of any SUV/CUV? Sound system is lacking. To my ears, there's a hollow, echo sound no matter how tweak it. And the radio, CD player, Satellite radio, and Blue-Tooth Audio Input all play at slightly different volume levels. Constantly adjusting the sound level. Ride is OK, but FAR from cushy.
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Only thing good are the looks
arnabiitr, 08/03/2013
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
It has gr8 looks ,acceleration is very sluggish and engine makes lot of sound while picking up speed .It has a electronic gas pedal which is very sluggish and stiff .
Disaster Tiguan Experience
zahid1, 10/14/2014
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 39 people found this review helpful
I am kissing VW brand good bye. It has been 2 years with Tiguan. It reminded me of my old 15 years old Honda accord and even that had fewer service visits. I am waiting anxiously to dump the vehicle after my lease expires. I am so lucky to not own one.
Safety Defect
dhsec1, 07/03/2012
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When in slow moving traffic the Auto Transmission does NOT downshift at RPM about 1100 or speeds about 15 MPH, and the engine begins to stutter as if it was about to stall. To correct this the driver must either press the gas pedal or manually downshift to the lower "S" gear selection. Pressing the gas pedal is dangerous unless there is much space between you & the car in front od you. Downshifting requires some decision time which is not always an alternative in highly congested traffic. The Tiguan is a wonderful car I would highly recommend EXCEPT for this defect!
My VW Tijuan is a nightmare
myvwnightmare, 02/27/2014
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 58 people found this review helpful
I purchased my VW Tijuan in 2012. Brand new. Right off the lot. It has been nothing but a nightmare. Some but not all of the problems: The driver door screw fell off. Yes, you heard that right. The door was hanging with one screw. The breaks fell on at least two occasions. The rest of the times the breaks are very noisy. The ABS breaks go on - by them self. The sun visor fell on my face twice. The first time while I was driving on the FWY, The second time while I was driving in my neighborhood, Scratching my face, poking me right under my eye, then my nose, then lending on my wrist. The heater is very noisy. VW blames me for all of the problems.I will write more later.
False Advertising Adds Large Unexpected Expense
angry17, 06/03/2013
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD w/Premium Navigation, Dynaudio, Rearview Camera (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Tiguan sales brochure advertises "Trailer Hitch Preparation". After purchasing the car, I was told it would cost $1,000 for a hitch, five times the amount charged by other manufacturers. Non-dealer cost is not less expensive because of the cost of special parts and the labor needed to remove all the interior behind the rear seat to install the part. Complaints to VW about the cost and the implication that the claim is "Trailer Hitch Prepared" fall on deaf ears. After reviewing complaints from others, I realize that VW is poor on warranty work as well. Accordingly, I will never buy a VW again despite the fact they build excellent cars.
Brand new Tiguan already in the shop
tiguanowner, 01/13/2012
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
Already worried about my new Tiguan. After 800 miles of very gentle driving it started making a horrible metal clanking sound in the engine area. Dealing with 24-Hour VW Roadside assistance was also very disappointing. Thought 24 hour service meant that you get a tow within an hour of your call, but according to my experience it means you may not get a a tow for 24 hours. Took at least 3 phone calls over a 15 hour period to finally get a tow truck to my front door. Now car has to sit at the shop over the weekend because it got checked in too late on Thursday. Despite all of this I really love the car and hope the problem is minor. Will follow up with the diagnosis.
Excellent "VW Golf for adults"
Ivan P., 11/07/2022
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Please to drive, visibility in the cabin is beyond outstanding, driving around on curving roads in "S" mode feels like a Golf or another German car. Interior quality is amazing, I have beige, it feels very nice. This car does need some mechanically inclined - there is a 90-100k water pump issue and PCV valve - all done free of charge at dealership if you know that, need to ask. Always use premium fuel, and do oil change at dealership - they always have VW oil and filter special for 70-90, and won't have much issues after. Carbon buildup - true, again, drive on high on Premium gas, and it won't bother you much. Moment you switch to standard gas is a moment you're asking for a trouble. Great, slightly sporty car.
Only 48 hours in, but awesome so far
guymeister, 11/19/2012
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan LE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just picked up my new 2012 LE model 2 days ago, so I haven't had a lot of experience with it and can't comment on its long term durability, but so far, it's been awesome. It's much more car than I thought I was getting - very quick, yet with a very solid feel, quite fast (it feels much faster in 0 to 60 than the official times for it), it has more than enough conveniences, a lot of room, and it looks great. And the gas mileage is good (roughly 24 round town, which I think is exactly what it's supposed to be). I love it.