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Reliability Database
Volkswagen

Tiguan

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.3)
2 Generations
6 Engines Rated
2,039 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
1 recommended 3 caution 2 avoid

Generation Timeline

2009-2017 5N
3 engines
1,033 complaints 🔥 16 ☠ 1
2.0L Turbo 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.4)
→
2018-2025 AD
3 engines
1,006 complaints 🔥 8
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.3)
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