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Good van for my purpose – I’ve driven transporters since 1980 ..the T2 T3 T4 T5 each owned for ten years or just under now waiting for the T6.1 to be delivered a 22 month wait. I work in construction and can not complain with the performance of any of these vans maybe though good luck but also fortunate to have them from new so no guessing to how they have been treated… Read more

prior and I changed oil and filter every 10k after Vw the warranty My only bear bug was the T 5 cup holder

Bettle68 4y  T5.IVoteMore

Good after 22k repairs – I purchased a 2010 T5 in 2014 dual turbo diesel with 264k on the clock. I dont know what animal got their hands on this engine but every thing was wrongly done. After a few weeks I have the engine rebuilt, the turbo replaced, stater motor, battery, injectors, etc etc and 22000 dollars in repairs. I must to admit that after all that she drives nice… Read more

but I shake every time I think of how expensive they can be to keep on the road. My last one was a T4 with no faults ever. This car is used for business every day and it gets around 700/800 klm with a full 80 L tank in the city. This is my last WV ever.

Stephen 2 posts 4y  T5.IVote (3)MoreBuild QualityValue for MoneyNoise Level

Should change their brand name to Faultswagen, Das Faulty! – Too much manufacture defects and engineer designs faults, engine valves tapping crazy like a 300K’s worn engine. Even though the vehicle was only traveled 75K’s (currently it is sitting on 75,256kms). EGR cooler failed at 60K’s caused catastrophic damages on cylinders wall due to aluminium debris gone through to the entire oil system, At 60K’s… Read more

DSG duel mass flywheel rattling like it going to shoot out of the gearbox housing at anytime, gear changing erratically, feels like being bumped from a vehicle behind, driveshaft bearing noisy at 68K’s. Spending more time on the back of a tow truck and in the workshop for repairs than on road. Sliding doors hinges came lose from manufacture defects. Turbochargers boost actuator valve solenoids failure, caused over boosting turbochargers and damaged internal bearings. The van is hardly being used, only use for long trip interstate travels and bought into workshop for due for time routine maintenance. Otherwise, it will just stay inside the garage. Accumulated all repairs bills but excluding routine maintenance, easily cost over half of the vehicle’s purchased price when it was brand new. The best part of it, Faultswagen dealership knows all these common faults from manufacturer, and not interested to be involved. Therefore, every single repairs was out of my pocket, they claimed because my vehicle has serviced by individual VW specialist instead of the dealership. The van has never been misused in it life, e.g off-road or towing and city drives. Previously and current owned, Golf R32, passat R36, Golf 1.9Tdi, 7P Touareg, Audi S3, Audi Q5. From my prolonged period ownership of VAG vehicles for the last 13 years, I did truly realised Faultswagen ‘s built quality and engineering reliability are definitely declining. Suspect they’re still on a journey of recovering from the heavy penalty of the diesel gate scandal.

Murray NSW 7y  T5.IVote (1)More

Love and hate - can’t trust it – - Brought a 2007 T5 with out looking cheap with 100 k with manual transmission - I suspect the van had a hard life potentially towing heavy loads. - After 8 months of owning needed a new gear box with a few other bits and bobs - costing 12 K - So not a great fist impression - It’s had a new alternator and power steering pump in the 5 years… Read more

I’ve owned it and few other minor things Some times the passenger door won’t unlock but then works again ( strange )

- Services and parts are way to expensive in my opinion.

- Some days driving on the longer runs or when the van has been warmed up it drives like a dream Other day it just feels clunky and touchy

- On car sales you don’t see many with over 400k kms so I figure thats about the max you get out of the t5 life span A Toyota Hiace seem to consistently get 600k kms plus with out major repairs from what if read.

- I think Vw look good and feel nice and comfortable to drive but definitely not built to last I’d definitely never buy another Vw ever again.

Definitely going back to Japanese made with my next car

Eugen 7y  T5.IVote (3)More

Don't buy VW Crafter 2.0 Engine – I write this review, here at vw transporter because I couldn't find something for vw crafter.if some want to buy a vw crafter, don't. I have this crap car from March, brand new 46000.since then I was 4 times back to the vw service. First with aircon problem, who drain the water on driver foot, next I was needed to replace the disc brakes at 17000… Read more

km end cost me 700 dollars from my pocket because the warranty don't cover this...then I ask them how much can drive this car with a full tank...they couldn't answer me, is somewhere 15l per 100km, I test the car in all conditions, nope...nothing under this. Now I'm going back again because my whole roof edges is in waves...I have a roof rack from rhino, special for this car to carry 2 ladders, nothing heavy end the car looks like was made from paper. Full with dent. Crap car, don't buy.

Steve 7 posts 9y  T5.IVote (5)More

A Great Work Vehicle – I stepped out of a hilux and into this VW transporter . I new that this ute was something special from the first test drive. Driving, cornering, breaking and gear box all excellent. Cabin noise was a little high, you can't listen to the radio while driving along A highway. Softer compound tyres fixed that problem. Fuel economy is great even… Read more

with a full load. Will never go back to a petrol powered ute again.

The interior is basic plastic and vinyl, so it's easy to keep clean. The dash looks great when lit up at night and is very easy to read. The dash mounted gear leaver feels natural to use, this frees up the floor area and you don't feel boxed in.

My dislikes., would be the cost of repairs.You have to change the timing belt every 100000km and VW recommend that you change the water pump at the same time, that's $1400.00 each time.

I had a turbo blow up at 135000km , VW quoted $7k to fix. I had it replaced for $3k. After that I change the oil every 10000km not at the recommended 15000km.

Replaced the steering rack after 240000km and just now at 285000km I had to replace the two drive shafts.

There is a lot of front end repairs I think this is due to this vehicle being front end drive. I do drive up and down gutters a lot this could cause some long term damage. I am in my VW all day everyday, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

After the normal service book servicing at $450.00 /10000km this vehicle has cost me on average $1000.00 each year.

I do work the VW hard , I just love driving this large bug.

IanM 4 posts 10y  T5.IVote (4)More

T5 with 216,000km – 2.5 L Tdi auto 2008 ex ambulance. Been good so far, used mainly for long trips escorting wide loads till recently, purchased with 46k on the clock. Looks like I am up for a new set of brake rotors and CV shafts. Just had the auto serviced (very important) and the mechanic (QLD Automatics not VW dealer rip off artist) said it looked like new. I had… Read more

an aftermarket oil cooler fitted last service (45k ago) I think it very important to get the auto serviced regularly. My T4 transporter 2.5L Tdi totally self destructed the auto trans at 128k. Cost me over $9000, ouch. Did well over 400,000km on the reconditioned box tho till I parked it in the back yard for retirement. Had a big oil cooler fitted to the T4 after the recon, which seemed to do the trick. So far the T5 has been cheaper to run than the T4 as far as general maintenance goes by 2 to 3 grand up till the 216k mark anyway.

Barnyardgambler 6 posts 10y  T5.IVote (8)More

Scraped at 45,000km! – Yes, these are a great van, VW know that once you drive it you'll be hooked an so they can forget about reliability and customer service. Mine was the older 'big block' 2.5TDI. Amazing torque, easy to spin the wheels in first and second. Just really good fun to drive, in fact it was my favorite vehicle ever (which includes things like… Read more

Skylines).

Sadly VW's just aren't built to last. To scrap a vehicle at 45,000km due to a cracked cylinder head should be viewed as environmental vandalism (oh wait, that's exactly what VW did with 'dieselgate'). It's not so much that the engine failed, it's that VW charge $18,000 for a replacement head, and that independent's aren't willing to take on the risk, that makes what is actually a fairly minor repair a car scrapper. By the time the other little issues were fixed (I also had the common steering column & driveshaft issues - and you may as well replace the clutch and DMF while the engine's out) you're close to $25K out of pocket. A new "Runner" T5 could be had for $30k drive away at the time, and there's of course no guarantee that they'd actually fix it right.

Just for laughs a new VW engine will set you back $34K, when Holden will sell you a 400hp LS3 V8 crate engine for $10K, now if only they sold one wrapped in a van...

Testing386 NSW 46 posts 10y  T5.IVote (3)More

Great vehicle with some flaws – I've owned this van from new. The Beach is a great soft camper concept based on the T5 Transporter in Australia (the Multivan elsewhere). It was a bargain when you consider the inclusions over the cost of a bare Transporter: - factory Comfort (tinted) windows all round, two opening windows in the "mid" positions; - second "leisure"… Read more

battery fitted under passenger seat;

- swiveling front bucket "Captains" seats with adjustable arm rests;

- a two seater bench in the cargo bay that folds flat to form part of a spacious double bed;

- huge metal drawer under the bench seat unit;

- rails in the cargo floor that permit adjustment of rear bench position;

- cargo net storage in rear ceiling trim;

- two cargo storage bags that clip into rails around rear side windows;

- remote diesel heater in rear;

- nifty vehicle graphics that identify the model.

If you needed to carry a load, the contents of the cargo bay can be removed to return the van to a basic Transporter configuration.

The last of the traditional Tiptronic automatic units have ensured that the drive line has been problem free. Lucky to have a 2006 model that missed the production problem with the oil cooler; and the misfortune of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Fuel efficient, reliable, great value for money, fantastic to drive Lots of irritating fit & finish issues, trims pieces replaced numerous times, delays waiting for parts, local cost of parts & options when compared to Europe

JeromeC 10y  T5.IVote (1)More

Excellent car – Bought this because I drive over 20000 miles per annum, most of it with six people in the car, and through the alps. Drive is fantastic, not cheap to run, average to good reliability (annoying noise from ventilation, sliding doors changed, electric gremlin, power steering pump, transmission and gearbox work but not full rebuild for 2000 euros… Read more

in France, over 170000 miles). Best thing is driving 12 hours solid, and feeling less tired than in any of my previous car. 4motion 175cv, top trim

somchai 10y  T5.IVote (3)More

A Remarkable Workhorse - Gutsy, turns on a sixpence, easy to park – I purchased my LWB Mid Roof Transporter about 6 years ago second hand. It has been an excellent vehicle to drive on long trips which have usually been fully loaded with a trailer on the back as well. The Auto gearbox has performed perfectly. A good high seating position, enormous power that eats the hills and allows for overtaking when required.… Read more

The Michelin OEM tyres were rubbish on our roads and I replaced with a set of Taiwanese Nanking's which immediately dropped road noise by 50% and have performed very well in all conditions. Fuel economy of the diesel is fantastic especially considering the load. Hate the coffee cup holder but few things are perfect in this world! Overall, an excellent van: easy to drive and handle, enormous power, fuel efficient.

Doot 11y  T5.IVote (4)More

More on auto g'box – Hi again, after spending $8000 on a reco g'box and oil cooler, the auto g'box technician informs me that the new set up will be good for between 50 and 70 thousand k's. VW Australia want $15000 + gst for a new g'box. The cause of all these failures is: The G'box oil isn't changed, ( VW management ) and cause they're hauling a big van and often… Read more

plenty of gear about, trailers etc. the g'box oil gets hot and starts to breakdown, this gums up/block is the fine oil galleries in the oil cooler, this causes a snowball effect. The oil overheats more, breaks down more, gums up more, overheats more, and so on, until finally the destruction of the auto g'box occurs.

To all those with T5 autos, change your oil yesterday and if you've got a good mechanic. Install a after market oil cooler

Wazza 11y  T5.IVote (3)More

Most dissapointing purchase ive made – For a NEW vehicle purchased sept 2014 it is missing all basic features unless you pay(and pay you will- VW aren't shy to charge big$) for them as an extra. Poor interior quality, plenty of rattles(I've found 8 so far). Roof liner fell down in a corner as clips failed. Rear third brake light fell out of door. Design of dash cupholders is… Read more

frustrating and if something was to spill it will go straight into the fuse box located beneath(great idea VW)

So far it has been fine mechanically, but after all this basic stuff going wrong i am no longer at ease with this car and every time i get in I'm wondering what's going to break next.

I also had a quick flick through the owners manual, which is incredibly basic and missing things like fusebox locations and layouts. Why VW think this is acceptable is beyond me?

Wish I'd never bought it.

I looked at the Vito and iload both drove fine but i didnt like the petition welded behind the seats(crewvan) in the iload or how the vito has its spare tire mounted to the wall in the rear of the van.

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Compare all Mark 11y  T5.IVote (3)More

Worked it hard – Have a 2006 T5 2.0 L petrol, has done 660,000km. (Courier driver) Had air flow meter go about 220,000 km $1000 Front struts and rear shocks 3 times $1000 each time. Gearbox 550,000 Kim's $8000, cv joints $1000 twice Numerous exhaust manifold and flexible joint repairs Other than that its not been a bad vehicle , a lot is just general wear and tear overall . Better than squashing into a hiace , car like characteristics and good handling.  Show details

Yvonne B 4 posts 11y  T5.IVote (4)More

this is a great vehicle – My transporter is just about to click over the 1/2 million kms it is a 2008 mid roof lwb auto 6 speed and am about to buy a 2008 multivan as a backup vehicle I don't know why VW stopped making the 2.5 engine it is so economical I get about 8.6 .> 9.00 l to the 100km I drive on an average 750km per day 6 . days a week . I love driving it for it's comfort and it has plenty of torque for passing and climbing big hills  Show details

bill 11y  T5.IVote (3)More

Will never buy another vw vehicle – Seem the 6 speed autos r rubbish Have been quoted $8000+ to repair!! A lot of transmission rebuilders don't want to touch them. Those that do state that they will stuff up again. My died after 13000km and I did auto service at 60000 and 100000 kms After hearing about the gear box problems. Didn't help PS mine was a 2007 t5 transporter  Show details

Dissapointed Person 12y  T5.IVote (3)More

I will never purchase another Volkswagen again – I purchased the vehicle 06 SWB 2.5ltr 4motion Transporter second hand with 12000ks, the vehicle has now done 88000ks, just after the warranty ran out the air-conditioning compressor packed it in, then at 50000ks had coolant in the oil, diagnosed as engine oil cooler, replaced that, wrong diagnosis, it was actually the water pump, replaced that,… Read more

now the turbo has packed it in, enough is enough this car is a lemon, would love to drive thru the windows of the dealership that it was purchased from, Volkswagen Australia are a bunch of terrible people to deal with, no help from them, time to sell the van

Jennifer Meyers 2 posts 12y  T5.IVote (5)More

Gearbox problems – Love the vehicle but have spent about 18,000 dollars on repairing the gearbox.... not happy!! Over the last 3 years it has had the torque converter replaced. This has been very expensive and inconvenient as a reliable vehicle is essential to us. I expected better from a German made vehicle. My son is quadriplegic and I like the two side door access making it easy to attach tie downs to his chair Geabrox problems

snookies 69 posts 12y  T5.IVote (3)More

A fine van – Compelled to write review. Have a 2007 manual TDI 2.5 128kw version. Had it for 2 years, no problems at all. Only done longer distance trips. Yes, if you want genuine VW accessories, they aren't very cheap but other than that I'd have to be real picky to find fault with it. It looks good and goes even better. We take it to an authorised VW shop… Read more ·  2

instead of a dealer. The dealers are useless and a terrible rip off. Has been reliable, inexpensive to travel in - fuel consumption amazing, heaps of power to take on anything, comfortable Support from VW is extremely poor so find an authorised mechanic instead

Dam Van 13y  T5.IVote (2)More

T5 Auto Transmission knackered 115,000km – I took my 2007 VW T5 for an Auto Transmission service at 115,000km. I was told it needed a new valve body. The cost was quoted at $4000 parts and labour – but – was then warned that given the state of the chard oil there was a good chance it was on the way to being pretty knackered. Further repair could cost up to $10,000. One of the… Read more

transmission engineers I spoke to, who once worked for a VW service center, was less than complimentary about the T5 6 speed transmissions and the new 7 speed DSG. In short I was told they were both rubbish and best avoided. The best chance to avoid trouble was to replace the oil every 20km's to 30km's. What a pile Junk.

I've done nothing about it yet and am feeling pretty jaded at the VW brand that once had such a good rep in my mind. I will no longer sing there praises. Not that they'd care about that too much. The transmission guys told me to buy the Hyundai iload as they'd personally not seen or heard of one needing repair. If they weren't such pants looking vans I'd nearly consider it. Every that worked execept the dash board rattling noise that work to well. 6 speed auto transmission, loud engine, dash board rattling noise

MoreDion 13y  

Dear Dam Van - reading your article above is like talking about my T5 Caravelle 2007 auto. I am… Read more

Barrington 2 posts 13y  T5.IVote (2)More

I run 3 VW Transporters, 2 are sitting idle with gearbox problems – I have a 2010 transporter twin cab 7 speed auto with only 47K sitting in the dealers yard with gearbox problems waiting to see what Volkswagen Australia decide to do, the second transporter is a 6 speed auto 2006 single cab 1.9litre with 166k on the clock has similar gearbox problems, I am looking around for another gearbox that does cost… Read more

over10K, the 3rd transporter is 2.5litre a 2005 twin cab auto with 220K traveled and is performing very well (touch wood). I like the concept of these vehicle and was happy to sing their praises however since I have encountered these gearbox problems and now reading others with similar problems I could not recommend the brand to others. Very hard to run a business with vehicles encountering these problems. My wife also runs a Tiguan so far so good, figures crossed Great driving positions and good layout of instruments, excellent feul consumption Gearbox problems, electronic paying up with window controls

Leigh3 13y  T5.IVote (1)More

A real winner – We bought our Transporter T5 new in 2008 & could not be happier. It was a 77KW manual SWB model with barn doors, to enable loading of pallets. The fuel economy is great, reliability great, very comfortable and road manners terrific. If your in the market for a good quality van I would recommend a VW Transporter. We have just ordered another this time with the 103KW 6 speed manual transmission. Fuel economy  Show details ·  2

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Compare all yellow75 2 posts 13y  T5.IVote (2)More

8 grand to fix – These vans are unreliable i have had my van for less than a year and it is a 2007 model.... and it now needs a new gear box. The transmition on this van is horrible. While i drive it goes into safe mode, i have taken it back to VW and they apparently fixed (in their dreams) as it still goes into safe mode while i drive.... well not at the moment considering its parked up at a mechanic waiting on a gear box! gear box and safe mode

Moe20 2 posts 13y  T5.IVote (3)More

Very bad unreliable vans – Unreliable vans expensive to fix so disappointed from VW . I bought VW because I thought its german cars they more expansive than other cars like Japanese cars so they have to be better but I was so wrong . Personally I will never buy VW anymore I will stick with Japanese van they reliable vans like the hiace they very good van , Im a tradesmen I… Read more

got two vans for my business VW transporter and 1999 Toyota haice running 298000km just fill up petrol and normal service Driving it got a lot of power Gearbox problems for auto

doot 3 posts 13y  T5.IVote (5)More

auto gearbox nightmares – i have a love hate relationship with vw's i love the van overall,but hate their reliability no wonder the germans lost the war gearbox drops into neutral as its going up through the gears from 1st to 2nd and to 3rd when engine is hot,ok when cold my t5 with 78,000k's needs the auto gearbox rebuilt,cost is going to be aleast 3 to around 6… Read more

grand,my mechanic insists its due to not changing the oil in the gearbox,recommends it should be done every 40,000k's solid,drives more like a car than a van expensive shithouse gearbox,doubt i would ever buy another

MoreAnt47 14y  

Hi I have the same problems as you with my 2005TD5 a nightmare nowdays

lorrian 2 posts 13y  T5.IVote (4)More

Terrible – It was good while under warranty but has a huge durabilty question mark over it. Once I get it back on the road(been in dispute with VW for the last month) will sell it & buy something japanese, least it will last! Great to drive especially on the open road,have 128kw TD & is very fuel efficient even fully loaded. Comfortable.Have… Read more

cab/chassis,engine & road noise is not a problem. At 4 years old(exactly) & 111,000 klms manual gearbox disintegrated. A major $10,000 repair that VW would not help with. Although 1 yr out of warranty it was only 11,000 Klms over with full service history, A vehicle this old should not have such a major failure. I sang its praises until this & despite owning many VW products in the past would NOT buy or recommend another one. Poor show from VW as I notice mine is not the first gearbox failure. Front wheel drive can be a problem moving off uphill in the wet ESP doesn't help.

Morevolkswagen 15y  

i have a 2007 t5 transporter. I love the vehicle but the reliability and services cost are a worry.… Read more (+8 replies)

Mr Conte 14y  T5.IVoteMore

Am about to trade in – Own a 2008 T5 transmission has gone twice once in warranty and again at 103,000 Km Vw started out at a $20,000 repair but came to the party with 80% warranty still costing me $4,000.Tyres are expensive approximate $400 each and can only get 30,000 out of a set servicing is expensive from dealer but cheap at local mechanic had to up grade the… Read more

suspension couldnt handle the pay load they stated I transport approximate 1000Kg all the time in work tools and various equipment milage about 600Km to a tank (80L tank) not bad.Great power.Had to up grade in warranty power steering box and even now at 120,000 there is still a noise.Im over the van am looking at a cheaper japanise van with high warranty 5yrs 160,000. great power, gear box/transmission,power steering box,tyres

Euro 77 7 posts 14y  T5.IVote (1)More

Good – Overall the VW Transporter is one of the better vans on the market with execellent diesel engines and good carrying capacity(1.2 tonnes), it even looks good when you order the optional reflex silver paint. For the record I think its the only van built in Germany so you know its screwed together well, however I feel the servicing costs are too… Read more

expensive even though it only needs servicing every 15000km. Also if you order the bench seat you may find it a bit tight with 3 aboard, otherwise a high quality vehicle that I would recommend to anyone. Build quality, fuel economy, good sounding stereo (for an LCV), strong brakes, 1.9TDI performance good, nice manual gearbox and good resale. Service costs far too high($495.00 oil & filter and tyre rotation!!), 1.9TDI is a noisy engine, brakes and tyres wear out too fast (40000km), weak clutch for a commercial vehicle, expensive metallic paint ($1225).

csimmer 14y  T5.IVote (2)More

Bad – Great vehicle to drive but terribly unreliable. VW warranty guys were good (they paid 70% of automatic transmission replacement even though it was just over a year out of warranty) but a gearbox really should not fail at 112000kms. VW dealer mechanics were shoddy. Beautiful vehicle to drive, accelerates, handles and stops nicely. VW warranty were… Read more

good to deal with. Reliability is poor. During the warranty period I have had a CV joint replaced, a steering rack replaced, the interior heater replaced and the number plate lamp holder replaced and had a firmware failure. Now at 112000kms and four years of age the automatic transmission failed and a VW reconditioned automatic transmission cost AU$10000 to install. The two VW dealers I used both had shoddy mechanics, for example I found a rag in the engine bay and also noted numerous fasteners missing from various places after services and repairs. When the gearbox was replaced the positive lead to the starter solenoid was left loose and that gave me intermittent starting problems.They also regularly forgot to reset the service interval warning display on the dash.

Andy_P 32 posts 14y  T5.IVote (3)More

Just keeps getting better – So i got the last one of the 2009 VW Transporter 4Motion in Australia in late 2010 and it was A LOT CHEAPER TOO ($14K), this is my 3rd VW now and it's been very good much better than the older ones. Its my first 4Motion and i love it, a lot better than the standerd but slow of the mark but a lot faster in the top end and handles like a sports car.… Read more ·  1

If you buy a Transporter at all you must buy the 2.5lit in Manual too not Auto. 4 wheel drive, 6 speed, top end speed Take of is a little slow but makes up for in the top end

mmcin719 3 posts 14y  T5.IVote (1)More

Good – I have a special delivery heavily optioned 2008 transporter crewvan, It is big, roomy powerful, with the 128kw/400nm TDI and DCI box. It handles pretty well for a van, but it is far from perfect. The motor is too noisy, the ride ordinary and I had to spend $1000 to get the sound system to sound right and operate an ipod. I have posted a detailed… Read more

report with photos at http://www.easelsgalore.com.au/Volkswagen%20Transporter.htm

I like the beast but it is a love hate relationship, the sort that you cannot live with it but cannot live without it. I am still spending money on the short comings even though it cost me $53000 on the road. But it does feel tough and bullet proof and you are king of the road behind the wheel. The problem is that there is nothing else that meets my finicky requirements. Feels bullet proof, comfortable, very good at freeway speeds, great vision, powerful, roomy, very safe, traction control, lots of character, has all I wanted in a van Cheap radio, poor high beam, noisy motor, bouncy ride, pedal layout, badly designed storage spaces, slippery floor and filling with diesel from large diameter nozzles.

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