Just look at the posts from owners with 2008/2009, cars.

 

Well I’m coming up to 13,000 and no serious problems so far . Just gone through its MOT work only advisory on it . 👍

 

Well I’m coming up to 130,000 and no serious problems so far . Just gone through its MOT work only advisory on it . 👍

130,000

 

Are you asking about the 2025 model that's been out for all of 6 months?

I'm not sure how relevant previous generations are to reliability of a current generation given all the changes made along the way. But my 2011 1st gen Tiguan was still running well with 125k mi. on it before a minor fender bender caused it to be totaled out due to low value. And the early 1st gen had the timing chain tensioner issue that was resolved in like 2013. Have had my '23 for 2.5 years but only 15k miles on it so far, no mechanical issues (just infotainment software ones).

 

The only issue I ever had with the Tiguan was the timing belt. It needs replacing before 70,000 miles. Mine went at 70K and took the engine out with it. Bent pistons the lot! My mechanic reckoned the timing chain was too small/thin/weak so keep this in mind when buying one.
Apart from that they are excellent workhorses!

 

Minuteroni,

it depends the tender loving care you give to your machine.

if the Tiguan is given a good maintenance to the emissions, suspension, transmission, brakes, cooling system, etc. it will last you maybe too long, then it would last you a long time, but if no maintenance is given, it could brake you bank as just another car.
good day.

 

My 2009 Tiguan still running pretty strong (183k miles) but I'm always on top of the maintenance, I Normaly change the engine oil 200-300 miles before its due. Have a great day!

 

2015 Tech Match 2.0 Tdi just coming up to 132.00 and still going strong, like all machinery, it responds well to being looked after. I have had no major issues other than the standard stuff like brake pads and a couple of suspension bushes.

 

Hi, welcome!
Probably simplest to say, it is as long as you're prepared to spend money maintaining it. VW are typical quality German manufacturers, so some components and materials can be more durable than on lower-cost manufacturers' vehicles, which bodes well for longevity.
Another way to look at it, is whilst in warranty (X years or X,000 miles, whatever comes first etc!) it's on them, after that, it's on you.
If that's specifically very important to you (ie the predictability/warrantability of the vehicle) you will no doubt find Korean or Japanese makers that offer longer warranties, which might help you budget your motoring more reliably for longer. (That doesn't mean they're better made, or more reliable -- they may make components down to a lower cost and grade, on the basis that their financial model allows to stump up for replacements under warranty, if/as/when...).
Probably fair to say that there's not a huge deal between them these days, and it comes down more to luck, and care