Used 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2014 Tiguan, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tiguan since its last redesign.
Satans Chariot
Jules, 03/23/2023
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I don't even know where to begin with this POS. Honestly, had a true honeymoon phase with this car in the beginning. Everything was great, everything was problem free. I bought the car used at 56k miles. I got about 2 years of this car being good to me. Then it said, "GOOD LUCK!" and decided to become my worst nightmare. First, the turbo went, gas mileage fell and performance overall was just not fun. I do not quite remember how much the turbo cost to fix. But, I'm in college-everything is expensive. Then, it was leaking oil. Nobody could find the issue but my oil kept disappearing to the point I was getting very loud knocking and sputtering. GREAT! Then, out of nowhere, the speakers stop working. I have one speaker in the rear passenger door that works still. Let's be clear; I've never put volume above 12. The base level, off-brand sound system is crap anyways, loud music sounded horrendous. Then, AGAIN, OUT OF NOWHERE, a rust crack starts to appear on my passenger door. Just started to grow one day. I have no idea why, there was never a dent or crack. After that I was plagued with a leaky tire for god knows what reason. I replaced the tire three times. I'm assuming it was a problem with the rim. Still, why were there no problems with a leaking tire for the first two years, and then all of the sudden?? I don't parallel park often but when I do, it's fantastic. Not a single thing on gods green earth has touched this rim while I have owned it. Next Chapter: engine misfiring at 80,000 miles. Now the grand reveal; LEAKING SUNROOF. A problem so persistent in these cars yet NOBODY seems to talk much about it. I am talking about pushing my hand down on the floor and water pooling up to above my wrists. Apparently, it is a faulty drain tube that shrinks with age and breaks. Many have noted that a fix is not a permanent fix and it is very time-consuming and EXPENSIVE (they quoted me starting at $2000 just to take the car apart and find the source) if taken to the dealer who are the only people who 100% know how to do it. There may be some other fanatics out there that can do it. So, you can only imagine that this leak has caused extensive electrical problems. Power seats don't work, heated seats don't work, airbag failure light is on, tire pressure failure light, backup lights went out, traction control failure. I'm sure there is more to come. Now, I have taken this car in early every time it needed an oil change, never let a warning light go unchecked, did necessary mileage maintenance, even did extensive washing on winter days when there was a lot of salt on the ground, always used gas over 91. I WINED and DINED this car. Zero reward. Also; no, the rust issue and speaker issue happened long before my car was a victim of self-induced flooding. The car has literally been falling apart piece by piece. I hate it. I hate it so much. And one more thing: it's pretty cheap looking. When it's new and clean, sure, it has a certain appeal. Once it's lived in, it looks terrible. Small seats, metal brackets showing everywhere, plastic everywhere, just terrible. Willing to pay someone to steal it.
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Zippy
Sue, 07/30/2017
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Love this sporty SUV.
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One Tough Tiguan
Tim Hopkins, 12/01/2018
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great handling and very responsive. Very well equipped and great looking.
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VWs and me
VWs and RS-K, 10/19/2023
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD w/Sunroof, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Tiguan was in poor condition when we met. It had been mistreated and neglected and to date it has cost me nearly $10,000 to make it roadworthy. It is a well-built vehicle and now it drives nicely and behaves. One must find an honest repair shop (best is a VW dealer or approved shop) to have even oil changes performed. I still need to spend $600 or more for other repairs and if it is really worthwhile an additional $2,500 to address cosmetic issues, some of which were the result of inept mistakes by a large VW/Audi dealership. One above repair was for the replacement of both water pumps to correct a longstanding problem of coolant issues. To start with, the woman car sales person who sold me the Tiguan lied to me about why a vibration cropped up when doing a test drive. The eventual corrective action was to replace the front suspension parts, done at my expense . On the positive side, the Tiguan drives well for its size with four new quality 'General' Performance Season tires. The front seats are well made of quality material - either leather or leatherette. A caution for anyone who buys a current VW and especially SUVs is to read and heed the Driver's Manual as it provides special instructions on how to care for Volkswagens. I have had five Volkswagens. A 1956 Beetle - a great car, two Karmann-Ghias - also good cars, a much used and neglected 1970 Squareback, which served me well and which I believe was one of the best VWs ever made. I wish had kept the 1956 Beetle - a truly fine car which had a lot of 'charm'.
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Turbo lag
Eman, 05/27/2018
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Be aware that the turbo lag is noticeable.
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Consumer thoughts matter
PG, 09/10/2024
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The deciding factor thus far is the average annual maintenance costs for the Tiguan vs other similar SUVs. Fit and finish is great. VW does a great job. Also concerned w the mandated 91 octane fuel.
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Not as expected
Kenny, 04/23/2021
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
2014 , SEL Motion,48000 highway and local suburbs miles ONLY-all warning signs popping over the dashboard , very carefully driven, not an everyday car use....ball bearing down, WSS sensor down....brakes and rotors need to be replaced....$1100 + tax ball bearing and sensor, &+ tax brakes and rotors, $130 oil change(from $80 since the last time) -dealership costs....my Nissan Rogue-138,000 miles-oil change-$35, never had a problem with sensors or ball bearings, rear brakes and rotors replaced after $80,000 miles, front brakes-after 125,000, costs much less too....guess it speaks for itself....simply does not pay...
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Poorly made money pit
Dj, 01/25/2022
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Not a reliable car started with suit deposit in engine frequent electrical problem with headlight oil leak from engine and list goes on frequent issues and expensive to fix as any German car wouldn't recommend buying any vv vehicles
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Very nice but too small
frenchguy007, 10/05/2013
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 68 people found this review helpful
Great SUV but the cargo space is quite lacking compared to the competition (50% less space!). The wheelbase also makes for a choppy ride on rougher roads. Wish that VW would make the Tiguan longer so that it would give a more comfortable ride (both in interior space and road manners).
Seemed great until...
griffk, 05/29/2015
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 57 people found this review helpful
I will be honest with you, I'm a Ford guy. But the wife came home with the Tig and at first I was pretty impressed. Quick little car, nice interior, great on gas. That was 20,000 miles ago. Now, if I knew more about the crash test ratings I would put the "peoples car" out of its misery. Moved from Texas to Michigan, apparently, our vehicle didn't appreciate the cold. According to VW, the EPC went out due to weather. $900 for replacing and again, due to weather, this time humidity, EPC out again. According to VW, "a number of vehicles are experiencing this type of difficulty, but not more than half." [non-permissible content removed].