| Issue ID | 732233 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10278114 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | R32 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 07/07/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ongoing / recurring issue with the dsg and sloppy gear changes, inability for the car to find the right gear (slow to change gears), and noticeable clunking noise when putting the car into reverse. On occasion when moving away from a standstill at a light, the transmission will dis-engage and re-engage quickly accompanied with a noticeable clunking noise, then lurch forward briefly. Most recent date that i have experienced this issue was entered for the approximate incident date. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SEATTLE, WA |
| VIN pattern | WVWKC71K88WXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 5 |
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