Used 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Consumer Reviews
Used Touareg for sale
Disaster...love the car, but 10 service calls??
lastvw, 10/17/2014
2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
This has been a nightmare. I have been back to the dealer 10 times with check engine light issues and ad blue issues. brakes squeal in reverse. tires very hard to balance. great car...but I don't have the time for the service....if you buy one, must buy the extended warranty (3rd party).
What an SUV should be
Daryl, 03/25/2017
updated 09/26/2018
2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Sport 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchase a used 2012 with exactly 61K miles. I have put 28K miles in 13 months without any problems other than scheduled maintenance we love this vehicle as well as anyone who has graced it's seats I'm 6'5 and can ride in the back seat in comfortcan't say enough good things about this VW sure hope things continue to go as well. At 132,000 miles replaced alternator found a 2017 with 7700 miles played $125 and $ 50 installation great deal one other thing noted H20 coming in from passenger side replacement of cabin filter resolved the issue Everything else is great thus far. Still enjoy driving this vehicle very much
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2012 Volkswagen Touareg for sale near you
Showing 3 of 4 listings
- TDI Lux Diesel 4dr SUVMSRP: $9,800729 mi away
- TDI Lux Diesel 4dr SUVMSRP: $19,995736 mi away
- TDI Lux Diesel 4dr SUVMSRP: $12,909785 mi away
See all 4 listings
Porsche dressed in VW
SG, 09/27/2021
2012 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Executive 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Own a 2012 VR6 Exec. Used to sell them when they first came out and fell in love. Just picked up a used one about 6 months ago with 110k miles. Car is unbelievable. Smooth as hell, super luxurious, quiet and handles like a luxury car, sport and subdued. Absolutely love driving it and everyone that gets in it is impressed and can’t believe it’s a VW. IMO the interior is better looking than the Porsche cayennes and Audi Q7s. It’s simple yet classy. Panoramic roof is a must. VR6 could use a bit more HP, although it’s as fast as the V6 Cayenne. Gas mileage is horrible. Burns oil, gotta top it off in between oil changes and seems to be a common problem. Premium fuel is not cheap. TPMS light is a headache. Beyond that, amazing car!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Keep away from dealers and you're ok
MikeB, 08/09/2016
updated 02/18/2020
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C gas/electric hybrid 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought my spotless and gorgeous 2013 Touareg Hybrid in Jan. In the 8 months since it has NEVER been in a normal state for more than 24hrs. It is at a dealer 130 miles away as they attempt to fix it for the NINTH time without success. Each time it's at the dealer for 2-6 weeks. Each time they 'fix" it it pukes again (engine lights on, motor misfiring on multiple cycl, shakes badly , no power) either on the WAY HOME, or the next day. 8 times........................... It's never lasted even the entire next day. They do not know how to fix these cars. Simple as that. Edit: Car was over filled with oil by a quart and that caused failures of emission equipment. no problems in 12,000 miles since oil level fixed. NO DIPSTICK!! 28,000 miles later with NO ISSUES of any kind, I kind of have mixed feelings. The car has done NOTHING wrong, but 4 dealers couldn't figure out it was overfilled with oil while they spent thousands each trip (billed to the factory) fixing it. I purchased a dipstick from Audi (its an Audi engine) and no worries since. But I change my own oil..... Update: 2/17/20 - Just turned 61,000 and other than the overfilled oil, I've never had a mechanical (or electrical) issue with this car. It's been really nice. The only downside now is low selling value due mainly to it's short production run and everyone wanting the (dirty) diesels. But given it's solidity, I'm considering keeping it for the long run.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2 years and 30,000 miles
fordecoboost, 03/17/2014
2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Quite possibly the best vehicle I have owned and this covers GM, Chrysler, Ford, Austin Healy 3000, Volvo. Volkswagen Group(Porsche & Audi). (Ford F 150ecoboost not included, The Beast). Fuel Mileage is as advertised...20-29mpg overall. 2(2 -5,800 mile rt's from California to Ohio, via southern and northern routes[28.5mpg avg. Speed to 105mph]. Tire wear(Pirelli) is at the half way point, brake pads are at 9mm. Vehicle speed control maintains speed when ascending long grades(ie, New Mexico and Arizona)Not true when decending. Was given a rather late model Infinity SUV while waiting on delivery of Vdub. What a joke! Like a buckboard with confusing controls. 6 inch watery marsh, no problem.