http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-12/volk...-recall/4747694

This article even mentioned engine rebuild
Mr Makris says he has had the engine rebuilt and gearbox replaced on his Golf.

Case study: Ross Gulliver owns a 2006 Passat

"We had problems over a number of years with the car cutting out when stationary. [It ] wouldn't restart.

"My wife was driving it in most of the instances and it is frightening if you have kids on board.

"I had to drag them (Volkswagen) kicking and screaming to get my car fixed and it is a 2006, with a six-speed and DSG.

"I can't see that the problem is limited to 2008 and beyond."
"I know of some people who have had up to five engines replaced. It's out of control," he said.

"It started initially with a few people, then it blew out to 40 or 50 people, and now it's in the hundreds.

"I believe the cars are very dangerous. I think the DSG (direct shift gearbox), no matter how many times they replace it, it's not going to solve the problem.

"My car's shuddering again. I think it's only a matter of time before we have another tragic fatality on the road."

Put it this way. Technology has a curve that companies need to overcome. Toyota has invested heavily into hybrids, while VW has done other stuff. If nobody innovates, then basically it becomes a refinement and enhancement of existing technology and the Japanese have done just that with their cars. Not very interesting at all is it?

Every subsequent generation will improve upon the previous generation to give a better product. And it is always the bystanders that gains from the innovators mistakes and drawbacks, DSG gearbox is no exception to this rule.

true. more gadget..more electronics. that's why T&H is reliable..because less gadget means less problems.

We know that for better fuel efficiency and emissions then dual clutch is the way of the future. The question is - is it an inherent design flaw with VW DSG design or component problem? Whatever it is, it is a hurdle that manufacturers need to overcome and there's only so much data you can gather in a simulated environment.

If it isn't VW then it would be someone else. It's unfortunate but it is a process which they have to go through in order to improve upon existing designs.

hybrid is one thing. my example based on vios (90k) vs forte (90+k)..or honda accord (150k) vs pug 508 (155k).