i own a 2004/04 vw sharan 1.9 tdi carat (was top of the range - over £20K new) automatic trans with climate, 6cd, alloys, leather interior bought from a vw dealer in 2005 with just 16,100 miles on the clock with FVWSH & 2 owners. now done just under 68K miles, still with Vw full history. looks good, drives & handles well, very roomy but...
at approx 20K miles the water pipe that feeds the rear wash wipe decided to come away from the water pump soaking the n/side passenger front foot well.
at approx 37K miles the alternator decided one night to fry itself along with the fuse box and part of the wiring loom - nearly a £800 repair with local vw dealer.
at approx 67K miles the sharan decided to loss power and became dangerous to drive. the vw dealer found the problem. the air mass meter had failed - a £180 repair. 2 days later after the AMMeter repair the power problem occurred again. the vehicle is still under inspection by the dealer (june 2008) to find the fault. they think it maybe a worn out turbocharger! Could be over £1000 to repair!
Message to anyone with a VW Sharan TDI, KEEP it in warranty! (VW extended warranty £750 per year - cheaper/very comprehensive warranty policies are available)
When the vehicle is repaired it will be sold. Overall not terribly happy with the vehicle. Will not be buying another one.
VW's 'poor reliability' is said to be the trade's best kept secret!
Mr JAG
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Jun 20th, 2008
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