CONSTANT SQUEAKING BRAKES WHEN I CAME OFF OF THE BRAKES, NOT PUSHING DOWN THIS OCCURRED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. I TOOK IN TO DEALER, WAS INITIALLY TOLD NO PROBLEM EXISTED IT WAS BRAKE DUST, AND MAY NEED MORE EXPENSIVE PADS. I TOOK IT BACK ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER (SEPT 2007) AT MY 20K MILE CHECK AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED WHOLE NEW FRONT BRAKES. *TR
2006 Volkswagen Touareg brakes problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
AFTER LESS THAN 27,000 MILES, THE DEALER STATED I NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES ON MY TOUAREG AT A COST OF $800.00. *JB
2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP CONCERNING SEVERAL VEHICLE REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FROM THE BEGINNING, THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE UNIT WAS REMOVED AND INSTALLED AGAIN. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED, THE EVAP PURGE VALVE WAS REPLACED, THE IGNITION COILS WERE REPLACED, …
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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