Volkswagen Caddy Mk.4 (2015-2026)
VerifiedAlso referred to as: Volkswagen Caddy Mk.4 2025 and Volkswagen Caddy Mk.4 2027.6 reviews
Beware warranty not worth paper it is on – Had issues with new SWB caddy. Injectors and then Catalytic converter. It was new, filled with correct fuel and despite this had to get it towed. Dealer claimed it was my fault. Not covered under warranty. Total crap. Despite paying, not fixed. Asked Volkswagen Aust for help with dealer, they just ignored the issue despite shoddy repair and claims… Read more
of what the issue was. All other warranty issues now invalidated due to this being blamed if anything occurs. Well practiced behavior by Dealer .... and Volkswagen
Better options out there – I had purchased both the 2015 Caddy and Amarok. But seriously regret buying the Caddy. The rear suspension is terrible, unable to carry any weight in the rear, Was always riding rough as a rock on the bump stops when half loaded. The other problem I had is losing gears while driving, Very dangerous while stuck in the middle of an intersection.… Read more
Apparently common problem with the 7speed auto gearbox. These should never have been built with a DCT in them with such a small 1.4l engine. The gearbox-engine combination can't handle any weight in the vehicle, makes it a very difficult driving. On the other hand the Amarok has been great. I don't know how Volkswagen got the a Caddy so wrong. Shame.
Great work car – Great car for work, 2.0TDI is responsive and powerful enough for around town. DSG works well and you easily adapt to it. Short wheel base but still plenty of room in the back. 2019 model year so it has Apple CarPlay/android Auto. Been perfectly reliable with zero faults in 50,000km. My only gripe tho is when you have barn doors, you can’t get the… Read more
reverse camera unless you ask VW to put one in after you take delivery of it, but saying that, the reverse camera once added is high resolution and looks just like the other VW cameras.
Don't buy a manual – We bought a brand new Caddy Runner less than two years ago Being a manual that was wanted as all my cars are manuals only, for over 20 years. After 20 000km while driving in the centre Lane in peak hour the car stopped as normal with the start stop function. But failed to start. An hour late towed to a dealership close at Rockdale. Couple of… Read more
weeks later drove out with being told rear crank bearing and Seal failed and also flywheel ring had separated. Drove around the block and straight back in with a strange oil burning smell. Told will go away. Days later after not even changing gears on a express way was really strong returned to dealer and left as oil/air separator faulty and oil running down the engine near the gearbox. Picked up a week later. Drove only 9 times then while again on a metro road cruising along bangs and jumps out of gear. Towed to Sutherland dealership as closest. 20 200km and VW says it's normal wear and tear. $1500 to repair. What a joke. Light load only. 4 weeks later will off the road Was not able to get a trade-in price after promised several times. Have up and towed to Sydney City VW that helped as much as they could with their hands tied. Fixed in days at half the price. Bought another passenger car from them.
Also now selling caddy manual asap
Current personal car BMW with 525% more power (kilowatts) 510% more torque (nm) 300% more kilometres With a towbar and tows a boat with a perfect clutch. Unlike this rarely driven VW Caddy Lemon. VW doesn't tow. VW doesn't drive fast VW doesn't have heavy loads
Car prior to this Lemon VW HSV Senator Manual with 388kw 680Nm with 80 000km until sold towing a large caravan. With a perfect clutch.
Car Prior HSV R8 manual wagon with 383kw 650nm with 105 000 km until sold. Again perfect clutch towed a large caravan interstate and all around the hilly country.
This VW is normal for 20 000km and clutch fail is NOT NORMAL!!!!!!
VW AUSTRALIA will not come to help at all.
Do not risk.
We have another with more kilometres Prior to this I drove a older caddy maxi with 180000km with the same clutch so these new are lemons.
Great van! – Bought this van to transport my dogs around as I run a rescue. It’s drives smoothly and gets good mileage to the litre, being a Diesel engine. I was looking for a van that could be used generally as well, so was ecstatic to find a van with a comfortable five seater interior as well as plenty of room in the back for the dogs. The sunken… Read more
floor in the rear passenger section allows for good leg room and there are plenty of small storage sections, like cup holders, side pockets and overhead document holders. It could, however do to incorporate some type of ‘boot’ section for larger items, but I guess most people utilise the rear carriage for that, rather than place dogs in there.
Small things like mirrors on the sun visors could have been incorporated, but as a functional vehicle, it certainly does its job well.
Caddy Maxi Crewvan is GREAT – This new van replaced a short wheel-base Renault Kangoo, and is a quantum leap ahead. More power, even if it is a 1.2 turbo, more driveability, more space, very comfortable, and the dash and control layout is very similar to my Tiguan, so there is no problem with swapping from one to the other. Having the people mover version gave me better sound… Read more
insulation in the back than if I had bought the van version, and with the back row of seats out, I have 5 seats and stacks of workspace. I would have preferred barn doors, but there was no reversing camera option without the lifting door, which is a bit big to lift for my small girl workers. The 7-speed dual clutch is smooth, but is a bit reluctant to reverse slowly up a hill - don't touch the brake, just let it creep along.
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