2008 Volkswagen R32 transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 66 complaints for the 2008 Volkswagen R32, 52% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 52% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 12,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 44 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 62 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 12,000 miles, and 97% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
My vehicle has stalled twice on me when it had 6647 miles. It occurred twice in a span of two hours. I was driving and the car started to "hiccup". It jumps between shifts, this occurs mostly when it is humid outside. The vehicle also emits a loud ticking sound from the gas tank, and in extremely cold weather the gas needle bounces. Took it to the dealership 4 times and they found no problems, however they did take a joyride two of those times in the car.
My 2008 volkswagen r32 has constant transmission issues where the car bucks at low speeds and has a very choppy reverse. I've taken it for its alleged recall and the car still acts the same with bucking at low speeds.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Volkswagen R32
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
Transmission problems in other years
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2004