2004 Volkswagen R32 Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Volkswagen R32.
Complaints
23
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Volkswagen R32 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:59,784 mi
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:52,182 mi
Fires:1
#32 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:100,600 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Volkswagen R32.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 59,784 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | 1 | 52,182 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 100,600 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 16,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 28,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 43,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 | 1 | — | 6,937 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 | — | — | — |
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