Does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Volkswagen R32, 71% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 15,000 miles.

Which Volkswagen R32 year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2008 Volkswagen R32 has the most transmission complaints (82), compared with 82 for the 2008.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Volkswagen R32?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Volkswagen R32 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Volkswagen R32 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Volkswagen R32, 71% of all 115 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 3 R32 model years. Median mileage at failure: 15,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 82; 71% of 115 complaints
All complaints this year: 115
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 15,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Volkswagen R32 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 23, 2009, latest Jan 29, 2019.

82 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2009 to Jan 2019; peak Jul 2009 (34).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen R32

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by R32 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20060 (0%)
20071 (100%)
200882 (71%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Volkswagen R32, 71% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 15,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen R32 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2008 Volkswagen R32 has the most transmission complaints (82), compared with 82 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Volkswagen R32?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Volkswagen R32 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.