| Issue ID | 656944 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10213125 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | R32 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/05/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased the car in nov 2006 and since then had numerous problems with the car, right form the start. Tire pressure light was on for 10 months, unable to fix, remote garage opener not working properly, remote control doesn't open the car, back door doesn't open at all, one of the studs underneath broke on freeway going to las vegas, engine light on, car overheating. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | WVGZC67L74DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 28/10/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | VW OF VAN NUYS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 818 785 7111 |
| Dealer's city | VAN NUYS |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 91401 |