Volkswagen R32 years to avoid
More than twice the R32's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Volkswagen R32 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volkswagen R32 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volkswagen R32 problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission86
- Fuel system26
- Electrical8
- Lights7
- Engine7
- Tires4
- Airbags3
- Seat belts2
- Body2
- Wheels1
- Visibility1
- Suspension1
Most reported problems on the Volkswagen R32
Volkswagen R32 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 115 | Transmission | 12,000 | 2 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 95 | 1 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | 65 | 13 | Engine | 61,000 | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Volkswagen R32
What years of the Volkswagen R32 should you avoid?
2008. It has more than twice the Volkswagen R32's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 115, mostly about transmission and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Volkswagen R32?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen R32?
Transmission, with 86 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (26) and electrical (8).
How many recalls does the Volkswagen R32 have?
3 recalls between 2004 and 2008. The 2008 model year has the most, with 2.
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