General Comments:

I purchased it in December 2017 and so far the high mileage hasn’t been an issue yet (said to have been mostly highway miles). I haven’t had a single problem with it for the 10 months I’ve had it, and have been very happy with it.

I purchased it for a good amount under the KBB price (even when factoring in the mileage) and in great condition. So for a college student like me, buying this was a no brainer. Buy a year or two newer Chevy Equinox with less amenities that looks dumpy? Or buy a 2013 Grand Cherokee with poor reliability ratings? Yeah, no thanks. I’ll take the Touareg.

Faults:

Front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter developed a leak (seems common on the 3.2 V6). Very expensive to repair as the new catalytic converter is required.

Air bag light caused by steering wheel sensor.

Rear hatch struts needed to be replaced at 100k. Involved as the headliner had to be dropped.

Passenger rear door had corrosion issue - VW replaced under 10 year warranty (surprising!).

Transmission sluggish to shift when cold, new 'lifetime' fluid seemed to help.

Seat belt receptacle covers broke on driver and rear passenger.

General Comments:

Drove quite nice, very good handling SUV. Stylish.

Good build quality.

Very nice brakes (6 piston calipers up front).

A bit loud (engine noise) and too many warning bells/beeps make you feel like the car was always yelling at you.

Overall nice vehicle, but if I wasn't an advanced DIYer, this vehicle would have been a disappointment.

Faults:

Nothing so far.

General Comments:

I hope it will be reliable as it is a very impressive vehicle. So far there doesn't seem to be any problems.