MYRModel Year Report

2008 Volkswagen R32

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2008 Volkswagen R32
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:19:32.529Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen R32 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2004: 13 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2007 2008: 115 complaints 2008
2008: 115 complaints
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YearComplaints
200413
20050
20060
20071
2008115

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 52%

52% of complaints: power train — 60 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 17%

17% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 19 distinct reports on file.

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MY BRAND-NEW 08 VW MAKES SEVERE HICCUPS ON MODERATE ACCELERATION WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE ABOUT 95 F.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080617

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.

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ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THIS OCCURRED ON BOTH HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS, BOTH WHILE IN MOTION AND WHILE BRAKING (DOWNSHIFTING).

NHTSA ODI report, 20190129

2008 VOLKSWAGEN R 32 IS HAVING ISSUES WITH DSG TRANSMISSION OPERATION VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY ROUGH SHIFTING INTO FIRST FROM NEUTRAL AND ENGAGING INTO REVERSE FROM A STOP. VEHICLE ALSO SHIFT EXTREMELY ROUGH IN SPORT MODE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121227

THE CAR HAS VERY ROUGH SLOW SPEED LURCHING AND JERKING WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE AND ALSO IN SLOW FORWARD. ITS WORSE ON COLD START MOVING. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120402

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5%

5% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071031 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIM

Campaign 07V442000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090602 — fuel system, gasoline

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MY 2008 R32 (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES. WHEN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE MAY NO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Campaign 09V093000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090717 — PE (closed 20091119)

VEHICLE STALL/LOSS MOTIVE POWER

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Volkswagen R32 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V442000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V093000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Volkswagen R32 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen R32?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.