My Tiguan has arrived and this is my experience so far

[vdubbed12]

Thanks, my photos on iPhone 11 are not valid but I took screenshots of them and those ones could be uploaded.

[Guest001]

Are you sure the marks arent just moulding marks

[vdubbed12]

No it’s actually the rubber strip that’s around inside window. They are all cut and in one of my previous photos I actually pulled out a bit as it was sticking out and thought it was some sort of glue left sticking out. Anyway I found a YouTube video that’s testing wind noise and he also has that mark where the strip is cut. I’m thinking my other noise issue like air gushing in might be due to this. It actually reminded me of how bad wind noise was in the test drive car especially on freeway. I just thought it was unusually loud. I might go down to a dealership nearby to have a look later today.

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Edit: I should mention that the rubber seals around rear door windows look like they have been joined by placing a small piece of rubber on top so it looks more like a moulding mark and while they are unsightly, driver side window seal is actually sticking out that made me to pull out a bit. It could be pushed back in but obviously doesn’t stick to the metal frame.

[Nauend]

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This is what they look like in mine.

[vdubbed12]

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This is what they look like in mine.

Thanks very much for uploading the photos, so it’s not just mine. I guess it’s designed that way. I had a look at my MK6 GTI and couldn’t see it because of speakers at that spot but the ones around the rear door windows are joined more seamlessly.

Now I need to find out if the noise I hear on acceleration is normal... maybe it’s just operational noise.

[Guest001]

I think they are like that because of the quarter window It has a different seal because it doesnt open and so cant be all one bit for the lot. I have weather shields and no noise from mine at all. However mine fit a lot better than those in the pics

I did Maroochydore to Brissy and back today 236km an d no noise whatever from my windows averaged over 100kph both ways so if it was going to do it it would have at that speed

[vdubbed12]

Yeah it makes sense although it’s not like in my MK7 Golf where that part of window doesn’t open with the door. Anyway I think the noise is more of a mechanical noise after driving a bit more and might be just normal operational noise as other passengers don’t seem to notice it at all. I have my active info display with oil temp on but it seems to go up quite high quickly even when cruising on freeway - up to 106-107 Celsius degrees. Just an observation compared to MK6 GTI where it usually sits around 98 or 102-104 on a really hot day at rush hours.

[iDiesel]

Tis owners review is very similar to my experience - enjoyable car to drive, love the tech compared to peers 3 years ago, but marred somewhat by some quality issues

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162 TSI Highline review | CarAdvice

[Simonr23]

That was a good article.
I would’ve fought the washer pump failure at only 3yrs 3mth age- definitely a ‘fit for purpose/price’ claim.

[FastMitch]

Tis owners review is very similar to my experience - enjoyable car to drive, love the tech compared to peers 3 years ago, but marred somewhat by some quality issues

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162 TSI Highline review | CarAdvice

What quality issues have you had with you Tiguan ?

[Gladbach]

Tis owners review is very similar to my experience - enjoyable car to drive, love the tech compared to peers 3 years ago, but marred somewhat by some quality issues

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 162 TSI Highline review | CarAdvice

This is actually my review. I submitted it a few weeks back and it was posted yesterday.

Just after submitting it, I started experiencing a DSG problem. I've applied for good will for the repair of the DSG (the dealer has on my behalf) and if there is any resistance then I will be getting them to factor in the cost of the washer pump as well.

I love the car, but it's been in for non-scheduled services a fair few times.

[FastMitch]

This is actually my review. I submitted it a few weeks back and it was posted yesterday.

Just after submitting it, I started experiencing a DSG problem. I've applied for good will for the repair of the DSG (the dealer has on my behalf) and if there is any resistance then I will be getting them to factor in the cost of the washer pump as well.

I love the car, but it's been in for non-scheduled services a fair few times.

Keep us updated on whether VW fix the DSG. Is the Tiguan still under warranty ?

[Gladbach]

Keep us updated on whether VW fix the DSG. Is the Tiguan still under warranty ?

No, the warranty ran out about 5 months ago.

[FastMitch]

No, the warranty ran out about 5 months ago.

A gearbox (even rubbish DSG) should last 10 years / 200,000 km.

You are covered under the ACL. Just take it straight to VCAT (only costs ~$70)

[iDiesel]

What quality issues have you had with you Tiguan ?

Numerous recalls
1. Rear spoiler
2. Rear springs
3. Incorrect weld on rear shock absorber securing eye

Ive also had the electronic park brake switch and fuel filler surround replaced under warranty - both cracked
Also had a rattling fuel line and both key fobs needed reprogramming