2004 Volkswagen R32 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Volkswagen R32, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10213125, filed 2007-12, 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10144489, filed 2005-12, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10238972Jun 6, 2014The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volkswagen R32
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volkswagen R32
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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