Volkswagen R32 2004
Model R32 made in 2004 by Volkswagen got 29 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 3.2 engine.
Model 2004
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | 4 | 19/26/21 | 20.6/33.5/24.9179 | Premium | 1142 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V063000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 10/01/2003 to 05/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1002000 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/20/2007 | 02/21/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. the remedy is the same for each recall. volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the vin number of the vehicle. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen recall no. n4.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E023000 | CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. | E (Equipment) | 13128 | 04/02/2007 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/29/2007 | 03/29/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket cardone master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT - LATCH CONNECTOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| CHILD SEAT - VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0502 | 01/14/2005 | 10012457 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory. *tt | 03/02/2005 | |
| 0401 | 06/03/2004 | 10008081 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1347/17755 and p1340/17748 stored in memory. including various models volkswagen 2002-2003. *mj | 07/21/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| TSB-28-10-02 | 05/10/2010 | 10034745 | Volkswagen: mil on or flashing, misfire dtcs p0300-0312 stored in ecm. the misfire condition may be caused by a malfunctioning ignition coil. vehicles are out of production. *pe | 01/10/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 004 | 11/09/2004 | 10011567 | Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor. *tc | 01/26/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 0403 | 05/18/2004 | 0404 | 10007003 | The lower radiator hose could contact the engine cooling fan which may lead to radiator hose wear. *tt | 05/21/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-01-12-04 | 02/10/2012 | 10043602 | Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe | 04/13/2012 | |
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| TSB-28-10-02 | 05/10/2010 | 10034745 | Volkswagen: mil on or flashing, misfire dtcs p0300-0312 stored in ecm. the misfire condition may be caused by a malfunctioning ignition coil. vehicles are out of production. *pe | 01/10/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm | 09/21/2011 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm | 09/21/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 01/03/2009 | 28250 | ||
| I bought a 2004 volkswagen r32 around november of 08 and all was okay, i noticed one day about 2 weeks later when putting my seat on the drivers side back to driving position the airbag fault light came on immediately. i do know others that the airbag light has come on due to improper wiring length as well (around 12-15 others on the vw r32 forums. when you move the seat forwards and backwards enough the wire will become tight and eventually pull out of the airbag igniter. this topic is on every volkswagen forum from here to germany. other vw's with seat airbags have the same problem i have discovered. i hope to hear back from you soon as i would not like to get in an accident and have the airbag not deploy. i would be shocked if vw just let this continue into the future, the 2008 r32's have the same problem i've learned. please help me!! | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 89568 | 1 | |
| Car just shuts off while driving. checked all sensors are working properly. and no car wont start. ecu faulty, reprogram or replacement need. *tr | |||
| 11/23/2011 | 89568 | ||
| Car just shuts off while driving. checkedall sensors are working properly. and no car wont start. ecu fualty, reprogram or replacement need. | |||
| 05/29/2007 | 30000 | 5 | 10/28/2006 |
| 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 underneath broke on freeway going to las vegas, engine light on, car overheating. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/13/2008 | 74364 | 1 | |
| On july 13, 2008 while driving my 2004 volkwagen r32 i noticed that the car was driving really rough after i made an exit from the expressway when i made it to a complete stop i noticed the smell of electrical/plastic fire. i pulled into a parking spot and observed smoke coming from under the hood. i opened the hood and smoke and flames were coming from the center of the engine area i was able to extinguish the flames before it spread. the device that was causing the fire is called a coil pack. this is the first time this has happened to me. i took the vehicle to the dealer to have it repaired. i did keep the old parts and took photos of the damage. the dealer repaired the burnt coil pack connector however they did not have the actual coil pack to replace the damaged one. i was able to locate a replacement oem through a different parts retailer. the dealer charged me to repair the burned connector as my car is no longer under warranty. *tr | |||
| 05/29/2007 | 30000 | 5 | 10/28/2006 |
| 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 underneath broke on freeway going to las vegas, engine light on, car overheating. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/23/2008 | 43500 | 1 | |
| Service bulletin # 004, nhtsa number 10011567, failure of engine coolant temperature sensor at 43,500 miles. engine never warmed to operating temperature of 87 degrees, opened thermostat at 75 degrees.*tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 05/29/2007 | 30000 | 5 | 10/28/2006 |
| 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 underneath broke on freeway going to las vegas, engine light on, car overheating. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/14/2007 | 6 | 07/14/2007 | |
| Please see this link for vehicle problem descriptions. http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=266231. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 05/29/2007 | 30000 | 5 | 10/28/2006 |
| 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 underneath broke on freeway going to las vegas, engine light on, car overheating. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/14/2007 | 6 | 07/14/2007 | |
| Please see this link for vehicle problem descriptions. http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=266231. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 03/05/2007 | 61000 | 1 | 06/15/2004 |
| Car: 2004 volkswagen golf r32 whinning noise coming from the rear differential. alot of volkswagen r32 owners are starting to hear a whine from the rear differential, usually on deceleration or lifting off of the gas pedal. we communicate with each other through a vw enthusiast forum. the majority of us who encounter this noise have checked and changed our rear differential fluids and have found that our fluid is low from the factory!! the capacity of our rear differentials is 1 liter, per specifications. most of us have found when draining the differential, that only 1 cup drains out, some even have found that the differential is not filled at all!! after filling with new and proper fluid the whine still is heard. please send something out! i would hate to see some one get injured due to a failed rear differential on the vehicle. possible lock up due to heating and welding of the gears can happen due to lack of fluid! *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 03/13/2013 | |||
| Vw wont replace a broken seat belt. i have extended warranty by fidelity and they wont fix it either. this is a safety issue and unacceptable. the passenger rear seatbelt is stuck in the extended position. vw quoted $500 to fix.. | |||
| 02/02/2011 | 100600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen golf r32. the contact stated that the rear center seat belts have failed by not being able to retract. the vehicle has not been inspected nor has it been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that they will look into it and call back. the failure mileage was approximately 100,600. tb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 1 | 08/05/2005 | |
| Dt: the consumer stated that the rearview mirror shook to the point that he could not see through it. whenever the vehicle was in motion the rearview mirror would shake. when going over a bumps the problem would get worse. this problem has occurred since the vehicle was purchased. *ak (11/22/05) also, the doors would squeak. *sc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 05/29/2007 | 30000 | 5 | 10/28/2006 |
| 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 underneath broke on freeway going to las vegas, engine light on, car overheating. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 10/13/2004 | 6937 | 1 | 05/05/2004 |
| Rounding a street corner the right front suspension failed causing the vehicle to hit the curb. vehicle was travelling approximately 25 mph. this vehicle, purchased new, has less than 7000 miles. damages approach $3000.00 and is currently in the dealer repair shop.*ak | |||
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||
| 05/29/2007 | 30000 | 5 | 10/28/2006 |
| 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 underneath broke on freeway going to las vegas, engine light on, car overheating. *tr | |||
| 12/05/2005 | 3000 | 9 | 12/31/2003 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/14/2007 | 6 | 07/14/2007 | |
| Please see this link for vehicle problem descriptions. http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=266231. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 1 | 08/05/2005 | |
| Dt: the consumer stated that the rearview mirror shook to the point that he could not see through it. whenever the vehicle was in motion the rearview mirror would shake. when going over a bumps the problem would get worse. this problem has occurred since the vehicle was purchased. *ak (11/22/05) also, the doors would squeak. *sc | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 07/14/2007 | 6 | 07/14/2007 | |
| Please see this link for vehicle problem descriptions. http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=266231. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | VAN NUYS | 91401 | VW OF VAN NUYS | 818 785 7111 |
| CO | DENVER | 80246 | EMICH VW | |
| FL | JACKSONVILLE | 32207 | O'STEEN VW | 9043965486 |
| IL | ORLAND PARK | VOLKSWAGEN OF ORLAND PARK | 17084285000 | |
| NC | CARY | 27511 | LEITH ACRUA | 919-460-8200 |