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2008 Volkswagen R32 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	732816
Internal NHTSA #	10278583
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	R32
Model Year	2008
File date	25/07/09
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2 issues with my dsg transmission first; when slowing down from speed the transmission jerks and shifts very rough from second gear to first especially. It is very strange feeling and sometimes dangerous due to abrupt speed changes. Second the transmission does not shift up after accelerating: when you accelerate to speed and let off the gas to maintain the target speed; the transmission continues to rev higher for 2-3 seconds before shifting to the proper gear. Both of these issues have occurred multiple times already after only 4 days of ownership of this car: 2008 volkswagen r32.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	17000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SWAN POINT, MD
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	60
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2008 Volkswagen R32 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Volkswagen R32 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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