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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2015 Tiguan, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tiguan since its last redesign.
The Tiger that Guzzles
MichaelDB, 04/19/2018
updated 11/09/2018
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Updated Review after 10 months and 10k miles: My earlier review of this car remains unchanged. Its great at cruising speeds but horrible in city and stop & go traffic. The accelerator lag, the unsophisticated shifting of the transmission, and the fuel milage are still my strongest disappointments with this car. I'm surprised more owners are not complaining, since this model has been around since 2009. Here are few additional quarks: There are no USB ports. The cruise controls are on the blinker knob - not as convenient as on the steering wheel. It has an electronic parking brake that I rarely use because I'm nervous it will fail. The fuel door locking mechanism sticks and I need to pound on the door with my hand to release it - otherwise you can't open the fuel door! The first thing the info system does when it links to your phone is it starts playing the last song you were listening to in iTunes. And if you prefer listening to the radio, it requires you to push the radio button twice! Also it has 10 FM station presets but when using the station change button on the steering wheel, it selects the next station available station NOT the next PRESET station. On the plus side: I've had no drivetrain problems. It has a Siri type voice option that's convenient for making calls. And you can make and receive calls with the info system off. Unfortunately to me the stuff I don't like outweighs the stuff I do and I plan on selling it soon. If this car represents VW technology then I won't be considering them again. I bought this used Tiguan 8 weeks ago primarily as my commuter car - and for this purpose its been okay. The ride comfort, handling, visibility, and interior controls are great. It cruises nicely on the freeway; and with conservative driving I'm averaging around 30mpg, better then the advertised 26mpg. The engine is peppy when needed. So far no mechanical or electrical issues. But there are 2 things that have really disappointed me. From a standstill there is a brief lag (about 1 sec) between the time I step on the accelerator and the car reacts. And it happens often when shifting from 2nd to 3rd and from 3rd to 4th in slow moving traffic. Its produces a mini whiplash. Its incredibly annoying. My wife hates driving it. I took it to a dealer to ask if there was an adjustment or program tweak that could eliminate this - "sorry that's how they're made." The second thing is city driving - this car gulps premium gasoline. Shortly after purchasing it I took a 40 mile round trip drive on city streets in Los Angeles and it consumed 4 gallons of premium - that's 10mpg! No where near the rated 21mpg. I was shocked and since then I've been monitoring my street driving and the milage is unacceptable. My combined MPG is misleading cause I drive 80% on freeway. Buyers beware if you plan on driving city streets. It needs premium fuel and in Los Angeles that's expensive.
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New to VW - pleasantly surprised
scope2, 06/02/2014
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV w/Appearance (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
Our family of 3 needed to get out of our Saab for mileage and reliability reasons, so we leased a Tiguan as VW has some really good lease deals and I wasn't ready to be married to a VW. We've been pleasantly surprised at how much we really like the car, even though it barely meets what we said we wanted - a SUV that gets at least 20 mpg in the city. It has much smaller cargo capacity than the others we looked at, but feels much larger in the rest of the car, especially in the back seat when extra cargo room isn't needed (most of the time) and the seats can go all the way back. Its got a nice, compliant ride and feels nimble. Has a much more premium feel than anything else in its range.
Sell Before You Hit 60,000 Miles
Jim, 12/22/2017
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
49 of 56 people found this review helpful
At approximately 60,000 miles, the engine started missing and the Check Engine Light (CEL) came on. Dealer told me that it was "due to a problem with the fuel injection system, the valves become coated with carbon causing the misfires." Cost to clean the valves was $600.00 plus tax. At approximately 92,000 miles, the car overheated and had to be towed in. Dealer found the thermostat had failed. Unfortunately, the thermostat is built into the water pump and the entire unit had to be replaced. That bill was just under $1,300.00 plus towing and three days of car rental. At 122,000 miles the CEL came on and the misfires started again. While driving to the dealer, the EPC light came on. Dealer reported that not only did the valves need cleaning but that the "shaft pulls out of intake manifold for the intake flap". That's exactly what they wrote on the service description, just jibberish". Whatever it meant, it required a new intake manifold. The entire bill was $1,360.00 plus two days of car rental. Picked up the car and drove off the lot when the CEL started flashing and the car stalled. Limped it back to the Dealer. Dealer called the next day to report that the spark plugs and ignition coils needed to be replaced. Cost $365.00. When I told the rep that the plugs had just been replaced, I was told that sometimes spark plugs fail earlier than they should. I requested that they replace the coil and the spark plug for the cylinder with the misfire so that I could limp it off the lot to the nearest Honda dealer for a trade-in. My last two cars were Hondas and I drove both of them right up to 250,000 miles without a single failure in either car. I'll never buy another VW. For the record, I found out that not only do the valves need regular cleaning but the rear seals frequently fail on these engines so watch for that expense as well.
An Overlooked Gem
allinone, 04/13/2015
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
Just got my 2015 Sel 4Mo, First off I got a great deal, money interest rate, great time to buy. We looked at some new ones on the market and so old. We just could not find anything that had the handling, the simplicity of controls and the bluetooth system. We looked at some that were a total distraction when it came to using the Nav etc. Now the Nav system in the VW has not been updated and will soon however if you are not an overly techy person and want a system that works, has one of the best sound systems (fender) excellent pick-up, comfort, Car-Net instant connect for help, directions Etc. GET THIS CAR! The CarNet is excellent. You can set it so you will know if someone exceeds MPH.
The Tiger Iguana is the Heat! so I thought
Charlie Bodine, 01/26/2016
updated 07/26/2019
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
Not sure why other review companies have given mixed bag of average scores...this SUV is the bomb! The acceleration, the comfort, steering, drive dynamics are all top shelf. If someone is seeking an urban cross over sized SUV, this is the one!!! I had a Forrester that was great, and plasticy. The solid driver confidence inducing ride is a joy. Very pleased with our decision. And after 3 years, having to replace the intake manifold, it cracked. Thank God for a service plan!
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