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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan consumer reviews

$24,890–$26,865 MSRP range
side view of 2016 Tiguan Volkswagen
(73 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.4
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Lemon 🍋 Clock spring has had to be replaced.

Lemon 🍋 Clock spring has had to be replaced. The part was back ordered and took 8 months to come in. VW did pay for a rental during that time. The water pump had to be replaced due to a coolant leak issue that is now in a class action lawsuit but I paid out of pocket and was not reimbursed. Replaced battery 3 times already because of bad alternator and there's only 92,000 miles on the vehicle. There's been other issues also. Fun to drive but not when there's so many issues that could leave you stranded somewhere.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Not Reliable, expensive to own

Nothing but problem after problem, worst car I have ever had for reliability, It is a shame because it looks nice, but that's about all it is, a pretty face, always something wrong with it and getting parts is a nightmare. DO NOT GET ONE

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Unreliable

I have done all of the recommended maintenance, regular oil changes, etc. However, this car started to fall apart. Should have listened to everyone who said VWs are pieces of $&*@. Not to mention the parts are expensive. Never buying a VW again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best car I’ve ever owned

Best car I’ve ever owned. I bought it used with 10k miles for $17.5k in 2018. I’ve drove for Lyft for 2 years and recently drove it from California to South Carolina. It’s has never broke down, had to replace the tires a few times but nothing but basic maintenance. I’m at 112k miles and going strong. One small accident the other 2 cars were totaled mine had minor damage on the front driver side. I love my VW.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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What a piece of crap.

Worst purchase I ever made. Car has broken down twice leaving me stranded in traffic on freeway. VW service dept is terrible. Cannot seem to get it fixed properly.charged me over $4000 to fix it last time. It is still not right. All electrical systems in steering wheel are inoperable. Runs terrible. Airbag light will not turn off. Have to take it back tomorrow to fix what I already paid to fix once.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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DONT BUY

Blower Fan and resistor had to be replaced at 90000 miles, clock spring on recall backorder, cant deactivate TPMS warning light now, air bag light always on now, none of the steering wheel controls work. Can only reset maintenance required light by going to dealer now with computer to clear the code. Even for a oil change.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very sporty - felt like a GTI only bigger

I bought this car new in Miami after my CR-V was totaled. I've owned at least one VW since 1974 and currently own a 2018 Beetle sedan and a 2019 Beetle Final Edition SEL convertible. I loved to drive the 2010 Tiguan SEL until I reached the 105,000 mile mark and the instrument panel failed and had to be replaced (which was not cheap). I got it fixed and my neighbor finally convinced me to sell it to him. I miss that vehicle and will test drive the new TAOS when it is available.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I found this car on this site

This car was the worst mistake ever and I should’ve listen to my gust but it’s a lesson learned I will never go threw another horrible experience buying a car I am a lot more educated now. I hope no one has to go threw what I did

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Ford expedition

I have a car from carhop. And i had to have so many repairs done. I'm paying $320 for a ford escape yr 2005, and the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV i bought is going to be $60 more. I had planned on trade my ford in but it wasn't worth anything. I was so happy that I got approved to be get this nice car a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. So thankful

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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L.o.v.e

Love. Love. Love. Recommend. Very loyal to the VW brand. Typically driving Jettas, but recently graduated to the compact SUV and I have zero complaints.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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