2015 Volkswagen Delivery

2015 Volkswagen Delivery

The 2015 Volkswagen Delivery is a commercial van offered with a 2.0L TDI diesel engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. It has 140 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The Delivery is known for its spacious cargo area, fuel efficiency, and reliability. However, there are some issues that owners have reported.

Engine

2.0L TDI Engine

Timing Chain Tensioner Failure

• Description/Symptoms: The timing chain tensioner can fail, causing the timing chain to skip or break. This can lead to catastrophic engine failure.
• Solution: The timing chain tensioner must be replaced.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
• Recalls: 25E02, 25E03

Transmission

6-Speed Manual Transmission

Input Shaft Bearing Failure

• Description/Symptoms: The input shaft bearing can fail, causing the transmission to seize up or make grinding noises.
• Solution: The transmission must be rebuilt or replaced.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,800 - $3,000+
• Recalls: None Found

Suspension

Rear Leaf Spring Failure

• Description/Symptoms: The rear leaf springs can break, causing the vehicle to sag and handle poorly.
• Solution: The leaf springs must be replaced.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
• Recalls: None Found

Electrical

Battery Drain

• Description/Symptoms: The battery can drain quickly, even when the vehicle is turned off.
• Solution: The source of the drain must be identified and fixed.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
• Recalls: None Found

Exterior

Rust

• Description/Symptoms: Rust can develop on the body panels, especially around the wheel wells and fenders.
• Solution: The rust must be removed and the affected areas repainted.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: Varies depending on the severity of the rust.
• Recalls: None Found

Interior

HVAC Malfunction

• Description/Symptoms: The HVAC system can malfunction, causing the air conditioning or heating to not work properly.
• Solution: The HVAC system must be diagnosed and repaired.
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $800+
• Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2015 Volkswagen Delivery is a reliable and practical commercial van. However, there are some potential issues that owners should be aware of. The most serious issues are the timing chain tensioner failure and the transmission input shaft bearing failure, which can both lead to catastrophic engine or transmission failure. The other issues are less severe, but can still be costly to fix.