| Issue ID | 732174 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10278064 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | R32 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/06/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The dsg transmission in my 2008 vw r32 sometimes performs very unpredictably. Specifically, when downshifting it sometimes disengages for several seconds during which i have no ability to accelerate the vehicle. Also, in reverse gear the gear takes a long time to engage, then if backing up-hill, seems to "slip". I would hate for this to happen in a situation in which i am trying to back out of the way of danger. I am also concerned because these transmissions are very expensive to repair or replace if problems worsen after warranty period has expired. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINSTON-SALEM, NC |
| VIN pattern | WVWKC71K68WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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