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2004 Volkswagen R32Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen R32, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints132 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 27, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Volkswagen R32 has problems

13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30
Power train30
Engine and engine cooling31
Air bags20
Electrical system20
Seat belts20
Structure20
Seats10
Wheels10
4 other systems41

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Volkswagen R32 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other R32 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the R32 median. How we score

'04'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2004 Volkswagen R32 safety ratings

2004 Volkswagen R32 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What R32 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN NOV 2006 AND SINCE THEN HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, RIGHT FORM THE START. TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS ON FOR 10 MONTHS, UNABLE TO FIX, REMOTE GARAGE OPENER NOT WORKING PROPERLY, REMOTE CONTROL DOESN'T OPEN THE CAR, BACK DOOR DOESN'T OPEN AT ALL, ONE OF THE STUDS…
Complaint 10213125 · Dec 28, 2007 · 30,000 miles
MALFUNCTIONING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FOR 18 MONTHS, FREQUENTLY MALFUNCTIONS ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP. EIGHT TO NINE SERVICE ATTEMPTS WITH NO RESOLUTION. HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR FOR 3 MONTHS AT A TIME WITH THE FLAT TIRE MONITOR SCREAMING LOUDLY. A PROBLEM SINCE 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE.…
Complaint 10144489 · Dec 5, 2005 · 3,000 miles

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