Major Problems with Volkswagen R32 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Volkswagen R32 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Volkswagen R32

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Volkswagen R32.

Model Year	Complaints
2008 R32	53
2004 R32	7

Worst 3 Volkswagen R32 complaints

2004 Volkswagen R32 RIM

2004 Volkswagen R32 DOOR

2008 Volkswagen R32 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mileage: 6647 miles

Browse Volkswagen R32 complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Volkswagen R32 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my vehicle has stalled twice on me when it had 6647 miles. it occurred twice in a span of two...	24 ~ 16259 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE first minor incidents: my wife and i have been experiencing intermittent hiccups in power for a few weeks. no cels...	12 ~ 6460 miles
POWER TRAIN random loss of power/torque coming out of dsg transmission when shifting into certain gears jerky reverse hesitation starting from stop...	10 ~ 42111 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the third brake light of my 2008 volkswagen r32 has a condensation buildup. because of the way the light is...	3 ~ 49667 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen golf r32. the contact stated that the rear center seat belts failed and were...	2 ~ 100600 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN random loss of power/torque coming out of dsg transmission when shifting into certain gears jerky reverse hesitation starting from stop...	2 ~ 5925 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this is the second time i am bringing this to the dealer. while driving the engine dies and cant start...	2 ~ 45450 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM raw fuel spewing from leak detection pump (ldp) filter located under passenger side fender well. charcoal canister ldp evap lines...	1 ~ 117000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM front right light bulb went out went to dealer they diagnosed the problem replaced bulb $256.00. 1 week later the...	1 ~ 63000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have had several issues with some corrected but the hesitation of power and shifting issues with dsg continue to...	1 ~ 9200 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving cross country at approx 75 mph car began to sputter hesitate felt like someone turned the thing off...	1 ~ 11800 miles
AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen r32. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk and the gas tank ventilation...	1 ~ 10000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE please see this link for vehicle problem descriptions. http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=266231. *tr...	1
TIRES please see this link for vehicle problem descriptions. http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=266231. *tr...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES please see this link for vehicle problem descriptions. http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=266231. *tr...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN please see this link for vehicle problem descriptions. http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=266231. *tr...	1
RIM > WHEELS please see this link for vehicle problem descriptions. http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=266231. *tr...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN car: 2004 volkswagen golf r32 whinning noise coming from the rear differential. alot of volkswagen r32 owners are starting to...	1 ~ 61000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE dt: the consumer stated that the rearview mirror shook to the point that he could not see through it. whenever...	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY dt: the consumer stated that the rearview mirror shook to the point that he could not see through it. whenever...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION rounding a street corner the right front suspension failed causing the vehicle to hit the curb. vehicle was travelling approximately...	1 ~ 6937 miles

FAQ

What year Volkswagen R32 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 2 years, Volkswagen R32 models of 2004, 2008 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Volkswagen R32?

Volkswagen R32 models of 2008 and 2004 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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