2007 Volkswagen Touareg Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

JP on December 12, 2023

I've owned my 2011 Touareg TDI 3.0L V6 Exec since 2013. We bought it with 98k miles on it. Tires are the only major expense $300+ for decent rubber. VW gave us $9k+ for keeping it throughout Dieselgate. The ECU started acting up last year around 245,000 miles. Had to find a donor ECU in the junk yard ($345). Took 9 months to get the ECU and have it coded to the rig. Once the ECU was replaced, no problems. The total I've spent on non-wear and tear items for this Touareg is less than $1000. Extremely reliable car - and the diesel power plant is a beast. 22-24 mpg.

Bea Urban on January 7, 2023

2007, 2.5 l. Bought 2nd hand at 225,000 km. With mechanic every 10-15 weeks. Overly sensitive electronics and sensors. Hopelessly over-engineered. Battery draining constantly, non starter if not driven daily inspire of new battery, alternator, timing belt. An electric fault causing max speed 65 km/h. Faulty seals and filters, taking in rainwater/flooding footwell. Steering lock/immobilizer triggered for no reason. Radio works well though. Cannot recommend.

Coyote5.0 on April 11, 2020

Hands down the best car I’ve driven/owned. I love my V8 Touareg. I do all maintenance repair myself and saved thousands doing so. This 4.2L engine is a beast! 156,000 miles and it’s still running strong. Smooth ride. Very spacious. Surprisingly fast for a heavy SUV. Being because it’s so heavy, the Touareg eats up tires pretty fast. The interior buttons and switches get sticky and start to peel over the years but that’s a VW thing. Fun car to own. It’s been really good to me.

Satisfied Customer on May 13, 2019

This car has been driven for years with virtually no problems. Best car I ever owned. Would have bought another Toureg if they had come out with the same model.

Gaetanvw on November 30, 2018

Je viens de l'achet� mais ces tres confortable et luxueux et ces une voiture qui roule tr�s bien et qui tien bien la route et qui �t tres spacieuse.

ALo on September 12, 2018

Good car in good condition, comfortable, runs good (for now). Only concern is that a couple of weeks after I purchased the car, engine light came on and turns out Timing chain is loosening and will eventually need to be changed. ($3 - 3500k to replace). Would not be a big deal if not for the expectation that timing chains are supposed to last the life of the vehicle. Good news is that I don?t need to change it right now (I have about 6 mo to a year).

6ta1 on June 23, 2017

I really love the Touareg I bought: dark grey exterior, brown leather, air suspension, 4 zones A/C, rear differential lock and V8 4.2. Not many cars on the road that can do as much as this SUV can.

MsGlory on June 16, 2017

Loved driving it, but to many issues, at the Dearship almost every 4 to 6 months. All headlights are difficult to reach and have to go to dealership to install and they go out every 4 to six months. Issues with fuel tank, that they is now an ongoing recall.

bobby on February 21, 2016

My 07' Touareg V6 now has 133,000 miles on it and I have been extremely pleased with everything about the car since I purchased it new in July of 06'. The Touareg has a 4-wheel full-time drive system which sets it miles apart from any of the other 4-wheel drive systems currently offered by other car manufacturers because it is always pulling at 4 wheels, ALL of the time. In pouring rain, the deepest snow, sand, whatever nobody is going to pull away from you from a standstill because aside from its 275hp, the traction you get is amazing, no wheel spin, you just go. The interior is extremely comfortable and the layout of the instruments is not only efficient, but beautiful. Every button and knob lights up in red and there are a lot of buttons. I feel like I am in an airplane cockpit whenever I am behind the wheel at night. Driving position is excellent thanks to the 8-way power adjustable seats that also have a heat setting if you like, which is great for my back and I use it often. I don't know why the Touareg is not in many car magazines pitted against other SUV's. This car is rarely talked about. It is extremely underrated and not many people realize, or know how great it really is. This is one of the best cars I have ever purchased. It is extremely safe because of its high stature on the road and weight. The metal is thick and you can push on it and it doesn't bend like many other cars on the road today. It's handling is fantastic, you always feel connected to the road and you always feel safe. The only thing is the poor gas mileage but then again, you can't have everything. I am currently looking into purchasing a newer model but I am hesitant because this years model is so good. As with all German cars the repairs can be costly which is something to consider, but the repairs I have had to do have been fairly far apart and the car has been overall extremely reliable. It is a daily driver and literally starts everyday and gets us where we need to go, in style. I still get thumbs-up from other drivers and just a few weeks ago I came out of the store from shopping to find several people staring at my car. I thought I had parked poorly or something bad. They said oh no, we think this is a great looking car and they actually thought it was brand new. Well, I do keep it clean, so there you have it.

2playok on April 6, 2014

I owned a 07 with the mighty V10 TDI for about a month. Upon it being delivered to me I smelt an oil burning smell. To make a long story short, the right turbo was leaking and the dealer bought it back after they found out the cost to replace it. A pair of turbos cost $7K on this bad boy and any engine related repair is an automatic $2K due to the engine needing to be pulled for even the simplest of fixes. That is the start of the cost, add on whatever needs to be fixed on top of that:) Are the repairs spendy? I guess that depends on on what you are going to compare this to. If you compare an $80K car to a $25K then you might want to start by looking at something else. Brakes will go just due to the sheer size of this vehicle and with it being an import, plan on higher costs. A $100 oil change and other more than double costing items are something to deal with, at least on the V10. And if you think the repair or parts costs drop just because you only spend $25K on it, think again. If you are looking for the ultimate ride and power for the money you will not find anything better. The comfort and handling is comparable to an E class Benz and I would say that it was even better. Quiet, comfortable, and way above average handling for it's size. Performance, 0 -60 in a flash and 60-100 passing 3 cars w/o your heart skipping a beat - worth every penny. Easily comparable to AMG power. If you are seriously looking, get one with both turbos and the drive shaft replaced. If not add that into your purchase price. I may just settle for a V8 with the air ride, but glad I had the opportunity to drive a rare vehicle on the road for a month.