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2008 Volkswagen R32 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 115 total for the year
Median mileage
9,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Volkswagen R32, 3% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,200 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 have had several issues with some corrected but the hesitation of power and shifting issues with dsg continue to persist. Several times I have tried to accelerate and the car does not respond immediately, this has happened on the expressway several times. There is also some jerking in the car as it tries to go through gears. It also feels like it is going to stall before it actually gets going. Finally, the car has rumble feel through the pedal and feels like it is fighting itself and when you turn the wheel to the left it starts an on and off rumble. …”

NHTSA complaint #10282773, filed 2009-09, 9,200 miles

“My brand-new 08 vw makes severe hiccups on moderate acceleration when the outside temperature is above about 95 f. (sudden loss of power and come back up in short period of time.)have starting problem after the symptom, sometimes smell of gas from outside rear. The problem does not leave any error codes on computer, therefore dealers cannot fix or replicate problem. (usually takes about 30 min constant drive in the hot weather to have the symptom.) had numerous visit to a vw dealer but no fix. Always end up with my claim comments; customer states... …”

NHTSA complaint #10231293, filed 2008-06, 500 miles

“This is the second time I am bringing this to the dealer. While driving the engine dies and cant start it again. Had to get it towed to dealer in the middle of nowhere. Dealer asked what was wrong I said it felt as if the battery died and the engine just died. They tried fixing it and it happened again. This time however I was able to drive it to the dealer before it died again. Same problem. Volkswagen dealer has it and had it over a week. My service advisor doesn't even know what the problem is and cant promise me a date when they will have it ready. …”

NHTSA complaint #10242535, filed 2008-09, 16,536 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200833%
2004323%

Other parts of the 2008 Volkswagen R32

Transmission and drivetrain
82 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology