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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan consumer reviews

$24,595–$25,895 MSRP range
side view of 2018 Tiguan Volkswagen
(256 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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Got it when VW had a 6-year warranty.

Got it when VW had a 6-year warranty. Have had no problems. Reliable, fun to drive. Pano and 3rd row. An excellent family car and well appointed German engineering.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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My 2018 VW Tiguan has been good to me, I bought it 3

My 2018 VW Tiguan has been good to me, I bought it 3 years ago, no major issues with the engine or transmission. In April I replaced the driver side window master switch. I order it on eBay and put it in myself. Beside that no issues at all keeping my fingers crossed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Not at all what I expected

I have a 2018 vw tiguan 4 motion SEL 90,000 Kms -stored during summer - have had so much trouble with it . I’m ready to ditch it . Engine light on -they found all kinds of issues with thermostat housing leaking coolant and the coil spring broken along with ball joint . Then there’s the control arm bushings that are separated and need replacing . All this happened since my last visit 3 months ago ;( My recommendation: do not buy this version . It’s sad because I waited for the new version of the Tiguan before buying . Guess I should have waited a little longer 🙁

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love this car!!

I love my Tiguan. I have seen some complaints about the seats not being comfortable, However, I find mine to be vastly more comfortable then other cars I have been in. I have the SEL Premium so that may have something to do with it. That being said, The car is beautiful and all of my friends just love it many saying they wish they had a car like mine. Three of them are currently looking at getting a Volkswagen as their next car. Overall, it rides nice, has great features at a price point that could not be beat, and the car does pretty well on mileage in my opinion. I still walkout and see my car and think "wow that is a great looking car." The only issue I have is a pretty trivial one, the sports mode which has a fantastic "zip" uses a bit too much gas. I would buy this car over and over again. I love it I also have never had a problem on any of my trips to and from NY and Florida

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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Looks nice, not reliable

Had a 2018 Tiguan SE for 7 years, was a great car for the first 5 though its acceleration was weak and it sometimes felt jumpy in the highway, even with new engine coils and spark plugs. In addition to regular maintenance, I would always take it in for a tune up before roadtrips and got any necessary maintenance required. With less than $70k miles on it, during a roadtrip the engine lost the ability to accelerate while on the interstate, after $1,000 in repairs plus a hotel and a delayed trip, it did it again at 74k miles, leaving me stranded in a different state again. That cost me $900 of repairs, a rental, and 3 days of missed family time. This car is unreliable and I would. It recommend it. The interior and body were great, loved the pano sunroof.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Volkswagens are the best!

Bought this car pre-owned with low mileage. Runs great, looks classy and is well built. It’s also reliable and great on gas. Would definitely buy another Volkswagen.

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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Comfort -designed by a Gulag Hospitality Director

The seats in this car are awful. They have no padding!, you will be very stiff after a long drive. Would sacrifice a little interior space for more comfortable seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car

I’ve had this car since it was new and it’s never let me down Has all the bells and whistles and I would recommend this model car to anyone. Love the ride very smooth.

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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good standard features

I have SEL. It has a lot of good features, safety brake, backup camera, alerts when close to a person or object....etc. These features make me feel much safer when driving. The space is adequate for a small family.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfortable, stylish, and easy to handle.

Perfect vehicle for me and my 2 children. Looking forward to using it on road trips. Good gas mileage and love the panoramic sunroof l

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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