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Richard Baumann, 01/10/2018
updated 01/27/2025
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
If you have aftermarket wheels from your older Touareg, the TPMS probably won't work. As a result of the diesel fix, the car surges when trying to run at 25 mph. Dealer pleads ignorance. Radio scan quit working on AM; would only scan 3 stations. Dealer couldn't figure it out and had radio replaced under warranty. Same thing happened 6 months later but tech at another dealer pushed a few buttons and got it working again.
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Endless Quality Problems
KSD, 02/19/2019
2016 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 18 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Touareg new in 2016 and have returned to the original dealership for all scheduled maintenance. The car currently has 62,000 miles and is quickly becoming a maintenance/quality nightmare. The majority of the miles driven have been freeway miles, with long trips from the KC area to Phoenix, Clearwater FL, and Chicago. Because we travel so frequently, we are preparing to sell the Touareg--which, the resell value is another major shock! While it's not directly related to maintenance, the first concern with the car was how quickly the factory tires need to be replaced. That happened with less than 40,000 miles. And, again, the miles were driven primarily on the freeway. The real concerns started right at 60,000 miles. Since then, the water pump has been replaced. That work was performed under the drivetrain warranty. Then at 62,000, both fuel level sending units went out. The local VW dealership quoted just under $1,000 to replace both. A quick search of Google reveals that this is a long-standing problem that spans VW models. Additionally, the interior fit is starting to reveal poor craftsmanship. The cover on the center console is coming unglued and one of the A-pillar trim pieces will not stay seated. The dealership informed us that both would need to be replaced. But, that's money we are not willing to throw at the vehicle. Overall, the vehicle drives well and is very comfortable. The touchscreen is outdated and limited in functionality, as is the navigation system. We would keep and enjoy this car if it weren't for the concerns over quality issues.
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Unapologelic Owner
Dakar 09/10/11, 01/02/2016
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport w/Technology 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
So let me say this is the third Touareg I have owned. I traded my 2002 for a 2011. Totaled the 2011 and decided to buy a 2015 but there wasn't one available in the color I wanted. So I got a 2016 TDI one month before "Dieselgate" kicked off. When I pulled off the lot I was in sport mode and I was thrilled.I'm at 4500 miles and it is has been great not seeing many other cars like my own on the road. I do get harasses by friends and my wife who thinks my employer will move me to California where I'll be forced to sell. This Executive edition VW TDI is one of the few that got off the boat prior to being pulled off the market in the US. That's to bad for those who may have wanted a great diesel at not such a bad price.
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Great but fuel Economy is TERRIBLE in town
Kevin, 06/15/2018
2016 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Executive 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love this car but and fully load at $61k vs a Cayanne (assuming you don’t need the extra HP) it is a great deal. That said, my only criticism so far is the fuel economy rating. I am not sure sure how they got to 17 mpg when the best I can do is ~14mpg in normal stop and go traffic. I don’t do a lot of Highway miles so can’t comment on that yet.
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Buyer beware!
Glynn, 07/16/2017
2016 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Sport w/Technology 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 19 people found this review helpful
Run from anything made by the VW corporation, leased a brand new car after 6k miles, it stalled and needed an entire new fuel pump. Dealer (horrible), replaced the fuel pump, and it stalled again on the way home. Talked corporate they were horrible telling me the dealer is saying it's fixed. Had to go to the state to file a lemon law suit, finally have settled with them after 8 months of headaches.
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Totally Touareg
Robert Meyers, 12/21/2016
2016 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
More features and quality than comparable SUV's. Great quality you can expect from German engineering.
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Bad Ass Vehicle
JB, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 01/28/2024
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 3rd TDI LUX Touareg. The first two were leased and the 3rd purchased. Vehicle is ahead of its time. What SUV drives like a sports car, capacity of an SUV, tows like a monster truck (7700 lbs) and gets 30 MPG. Nothing like it! I have 60K miles on it now and drives like its new.
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Great VW mfg in Slovakia same chassis as Cayenne
Oso , 10/25/2023
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Executive 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
29 mpg 700 range refill in 5 minutes no wait for a fossil fuel diesel generator to recharge so 1400 range beats a EV and fun to drive 400 brake horsepower
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Rick, 01/03/2018
updated 07/03/2019
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is a great suv , one of the best I’ve owned
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Classy Looking Touareg
Pam Spindler, 04/18/2016
updated 04/19/2018
2016 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car. Love everything but wish it had more power at acceleration.
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