2004 Volkswagen R32 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
52,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data updated: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 13 complaints (15.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 15.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Side/Window: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2004: 1; 2005: 2; 2007: 3; 2008: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10234417 · 2008-07-15 (July 15, 2008)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 74,364 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234417 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10329310 · 2010-05-07 (May 7, 2010)
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'…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329310 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
13 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2004 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10278033 · 6,000 miREPEATEDLY WHEN DRIVING THE CAR WILL HESITATE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE CAR REFUSES TO DOWNSHIFT UNTIL THE VERY LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT. *TR | 6052.2%ODI 10256095 · 6,647 miMY VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE ON ME WHEN IT HAD 6647 MILES. IT OCCURRED TWICE IN A SPAN OF TWO HOURS. I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED TO "HICCUP". IT JUMPS BETWEEN SHIFTS, THIS OCCURS MOSTLY WHEN IT IS HUMID OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE ALSO EMITS A LOUD TICKING SOUND FROM THE GAS TANK, AND IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER THE GAS NEEDLE BOUNCES. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES AND THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS, HOWEVER THEY DID TAKE A JOYRIDE TWO OF THOSE TIMES IN THE CAR. (FOUND THE RADIO STATION SET AND EQUALIZER TOYED WITH) IN ADDITION, THE CAR SOMETIMES SMEL… |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1916.5%ODI 10231293 · 500 miMY 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… |
| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1714.8%ODI 10278041 · 15,000 miTHE CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH ~2000 MILES ON IT. WHEN COMING TO A NEAR STOP, AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE HARD AROUND A CORNER, ON 4 OCCASIONS THERE WAS A LOUD BACKFIRE, AND THE CAR WOULD STALL COMPLETELY. THE CAR HAD TO BE STOPPED AND RESTARTED EACH TIME. AT ~25000 MILES, A VW TECHNICIAN AND FRIEND PERFORMED A "BASIC SETTINGS" ON MY DSG TRANSMISSION. SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD NO FURTHER ISSUES, OTHER THAN A SLIGHT CLUNK WHEN APPLYING THROTTLE BEFORE COMING TO A FULL STOP. *TR |
| Electrical System | 215.4%ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 65.2%ODI 10231293 · 500 miMY 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… |
| Exterior Lighting | 17.7%ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 65.2%ODI 10246343 · 5,000 miTHE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOPLIGHT (3RD BRAKE LIGHT) HAS CONDENSATION AND AT TIMES APPEARS TO FLICKER. THE FACTORY RESOLUTION IS TO SEND THE CAR TO A BODY SHOP TO REMOVE THE FACTORY SPOILER AND REPLACE THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE FACTORY MANUAL WARNS THAT THIS IS A MULTI-DAY JOB AND MAY RESULT IN A BROKEN SPOILER AND POSSIBLE BODY DAMAGE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A CLEAR VIOLATION OF FMVSS 108 WHICH REQUIRES THAT REPLACING THE BULBS BE SIMPLE AND REQUIRE ONLY COMMON TOOLS. THIS IS ON A 2008 VW R32, BUT THE ISSUE IS ON ALL 2006 - 2009 VW GTI AND R32 CAR… |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 65.2%ODI 10276801VW 2008 R32 WITH DSG TRANSMISSION. MANUAL DOWNSHIFTS FROM 5>4, 4>3, AND 3>2 CAUSE A DANGEROUS POWER OR THROTTLE LAG FROM THE MOTOR. SINCE DOWNSHIFTS ARE OFTEN DONE IN PREPARATION FOR A SAFETY MANEUVER WHILE DRIVING, THIS LAG CAUSES THE MANEUVER TO FAIL LEAVING THE CAR AND DRIVER VULNERABLE AND WITHOUT POWER WHILE MID-MANEUVER. I CAN REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. VW SERVICE CENTERS HAVE NOT SEEN TCU FAULT CODES, NOR HAVE THEY DUPLICATED THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH I HAVE INSTRUCTED THEM HOW TO DO SO. APPARENTLY THEY ARE NOT FOLLOWING THE PROPER INSTRUCTI… |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 215.4%ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 21.7%ODI 10231293 · 500 miMY 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… |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 43.5%ODI 11221713 · 117,000 miRAW FUEL SPEWING FROM LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) FILTER LOCATED UNDER PASSENGER SIDE FENDER WELL. CHARCOAL CANISTER, LDP, EVAP LINES, & N80 VALVE ALL CONTAMINATED BY RAW FUEL. FUEL ENTERING EVAP SYSTEM WHEN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPS ARE PRESENT. P026 RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED (IN 2012) BUT ISSUE HAS COME BACK. CONTACTED VWOA THEY SAID IT'S BEYOND THE RECALL'S 1 YEAR 12,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD THAT COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH. BECAUSE VW KNOWS… |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 59,784 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 ODI 10487168 · 89,568 miCAR JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CHECKED ALL SENSORS ARE WORKING PROPERLY. AND NO CAR WONT START. ECU FAULTY, REPROGRAM OR REPLACEMENT NEED. *TR |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | Too few reports for a range | 52,182 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 ODI 10234417 · 74,364 miON 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… |
| Seat Belts | Too few reports for a range | 100,600 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10380010 · 100,600 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R32. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELTS FAILED AND WERE UNABLE TO RETRACT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO IT AND CALL THE CONTACT BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,600. |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | Too few reports for a range | 16,500 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10144489 · 3,000 miMALFUNCTIONING 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 ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 |
| Air Bags | Too few reports for a range | 75,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11090519 · 75,000 miTHE OUTER SEAT BOLSTER SEAM OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHICH RETAINS THE SIDE AIR BAG HAS SPLIT ALONG A LENGTH OF APPROXIMATELY 18 INCHES. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE SIDE AIR BAG SHOULD IT DISCHARGE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS IS A NOT UNCOMMON OCCURRENCE ON THIS CAR AND MODEL AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS. THE STRENGTH OF THE THREAD MUST BE SUCH THAT IT WILL PART WHEN REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE SIDE AIR BAG TO PROVIDE PROTECTION BUT NOT BE SO FRAIL THAT IT WILL SPLIT IN NORMAL USE INVOLVING ENTERING AND LEAVING THE… |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | Too few reports for a range | 28,250 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10329310 · 28,250 miI 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'… |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | Too few reports for a range | 43,500 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10253339 · 43,500 miSERVICE 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 | Too few reports for a range | 30,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2007: 1 complaints · 2008: 91 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 35 | 84 | 91 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 110 | 0 | 5 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Electrical System | Engine And Engine Cooling | Seat Belts | Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | Air Bags | Air Bags:Side/Window | Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | Exterior Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 0 | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | — | 0 | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 0 | 1ODI 10213125 · 30,000 miI 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
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