Volkswagen

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding the driver's airbag clock spring failure.

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
201820262311.769.0510.23

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearCylindersDisplacementFuel typeTransmissionDrivetrain
201842.0PremiumAutomatic (S6)FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearBase priceTrim
2018$24,225Base

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearSeatsDoorsKeyless ignitionSteering locationSeat rowsAxlesWheelsWheelbaseFront wheelRear wheel
201854OptionalLeft-Hand Drive (LHD)224102.51616

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearabsesctpmsrearCameraadaptiveDrivingBeam
2018standardstandardstandardstandardstandard

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The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding the driver's airbag clock spring failure.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?

Carfocal currently has 1 published Tiguan Limited report, covering 2018 through 2018. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding the driver's airbag clock spring failure.

Published year coverage: 2018.

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Volkswagen Tiguan Limited. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2018 volkswagen tiguan limited presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding the driver's airbag clock spring failure. and the 2018 volkswagen tiguan limited can represent fair value if purchased at a price reflecting its average reliability and the documented risk of costly **airbag clock spring** and **powertrain** repairs. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

1 published year-specific report are available for comparison.

What are common problems with the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?

Across Carfocal's published Tiguan Limited guides, recurring problem areas include Airbag Clock Spring, Infotainment System Module, and Engine Control Module (ECM) Software Update/Repair. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.

Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Airbag Clock Spring, Infotainment System Module, and Engine Control Module (ECM) Software Update/Repair.

Supporting data
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Data sources
NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints