| Issue ID | 732446 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10278286 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | R32 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/03/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Type vehicle: volkswagen/r32 2008 nhtsa action number: pe09035 current mileage: 25,000. The failure: several symptoms: 1) loss of motive power: basically, at times, from a stop, the car just doesn't go. The engine revs, but the transmission doesn't engage. After a few seconds normal function returns. 2) extremely harsh shifting while maneuvering at low speeds, usually when accelerating from first to second gear. 3) at times, at low speeds, noticeably when approaching a stop, the transmission will not downshift when i try to shift manually, using the controls. 4) when backing especially, but also when moving very slowly as when parking, the car has begun to move in a very jerky manner. This is very dangerous in a busy grocery store parking lot. The symptoms began at about 17 or 18000 miles and are gradually getting worse. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | WVWKC71K78WXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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