TiguanVolkswagen's reliable offerings are not limited to its older models like the Beetle, the Jetta, and the Golf. The Tiguan compact crossover SUV was introduced at the 2007 Frankfurt motor show and became an instant hit in Europe, selling more than 90,000 units in its first full year on the market and seeing steady increases in sales each year to a peak of almost 265,000 in 2019. The Tiguan took a little longer to catch on stateside, selling less than 10,000 units in its first year on the market but seeing steady increases from there through 2020, when it peaked at more than 110,000 sold. JD Power gave the 2009 Tiguan an 80/100 reliability rating, and that score has remained relatively steady throughout the model's life, with the lowest being a 74 in 2018 and the highest an 83 in 2014; the 2023 model scored a 78. Fifty-seven 2014 Tiguan owners submitted reviews at cars.com and ranked their SUV 4.5 stars out of five, including a 4.6 for reliability, and 93% of them recommended the Tiguan to other buyers.TMI from Greenville, SC, purchased their Tiguan used and drove it for seven years before leaving their review. They scored it a perfect five out of five for reliability and wrote, "Handles great and has been super reliable. I certainly would buy another one." Borislav from Ashburn called it a "Great small family SUV. [The] engine is very reliable and low maintenance."