Used Volkswagen Touareg 2010-2018 reliability review

Name: Used Volkswagen Touareg 2010-2018
Rating: 4
Author: Stuart Milne

The second-generation Volkswagen Touareg is a large and practical SUV that is better to drive than you might think

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What should I look for in a used Volkswagen Touareg?

This is a large SUV that will have been used in tight urban supermarket car parks, so it’s worth checking the extremities for any scuffs and dents, as well as the alloy wheels for any kerb damage. Ensure the seats fold and slide as they should, and that any electric tailgate, seats or sunroof works.

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Is a used Volkswagen Touareg reliable?

The Touareg has an excellent record in our reliability surveys and, in our 2023 used car reliability survey, it was rated the most reliable used large SUV with a score of 89.3%. Despite this, it seems big SUVs can still attract big bills: 18% of owners were hit with a bill of more than £1500.

Volkswagen as a brand finished in a disappointing 20th place out of 31 manufacturers in our used car reliability makers table, though.

If you would like to see the full reliability list of our most recent survey, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

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Name: Stuart Milne

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Stuart has been a motoring journalist for more than 25 years, writing and editing for a wide range of consumer titles. Today, Stuart is responsible for the smooth running of whatcar.com and all of its related social and digital channels. And he’s the man responsible for making sure you're able to find What Car?’s industry-leading content whenever you search for it.

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