| Issue ID | 736492 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10281724 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | R32 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 24/08/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Have a 2008 vw golf r32 dsg. Shifting is extremely rough and appears to have a mind of its own. In fact sometimes it does not respond to my shifts and all and "coasts" until engaging. I have been told this problem can be fixed by replacing the mechatronic unit, but vw denies the issue. This is ridiculous. I have searched issues with it on the internet forums and i am for sure not alone. I think this issue should be a recall for both safety and reliability reasons. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KANSAS CITY, MO |
| VIN pattern | WVWKC71K08WXXXXXX |
| 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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