How reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Volkswagen Touran passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 14,988 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 73.3%.
Volkswagen Touran reliability by year
How the Volkswagen Touran performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 92.7% | – |
| 2003 | 92.3% | 138,180 km |
| 2004 | 61.3% | – |
| 2005 | 60.7% | – |
| 2006 | 60.4% | – |
| 2007 | 65% | – |
| 2008 | 64.3% | – |
| 2009 | 64.9% | – |
| 2010 | 65.3% | – |
| 2011 | 73.3% | – |
| 2012 | 75.1% | – |
| 2013 | 77.6% | – |
| 2014 | 79.2% | – |
| 2015 | 79.6% | – |
| 2016 | 86.4% | – |
| 2017 | 86.8% | 80,398 km |
| 2018 | 86.2% | 74,681 km |
| 2019 | 89.3% | 67,847 km |
| 2020 | 90.3% | 70,125 km |
| 2021 | 90.9% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Volkswagen Touran as a model. The reliability of any individual Volkswagen Touran also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen Touran reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Volkswagen Touran passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 73%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Volkswagen Touran?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.2% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.1% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.7% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (1.6% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Volkswagen Touran?
For a typical Volkswagen Touran, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Volkswagen Touran before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.