Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Volkswagen / Beetle / 2002
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
006120731 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Passenger door had been difficult to get closed since about 9/15/06, but on this date, although door had been successfully closed and locked for 20
007119284 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. she took the vehicle to the dealer and
007119009 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen new beetle. the contact stated that the air bag light remains illuminated. the mechanic repaired the failure
007117597 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN YOU LET OFF THE BRAKE THE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS THEN JERK FORWARD.
007113410 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Failure to start, wont read key in ignition dealer unable to fix problem as of yet. similar problems occurred last year, prior to routine
007105968 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 02 nb with 7700 miles, airbag light came on. told system will not work with this fault. took to royal volkwagen, was told they could not communicate
005102873 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen beetle. over the course of three years, the seat belt light remained illuminated on the dashboard. the first
007101732 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS. NOT SURE WHAT IT MEANS.*AK
006090267 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Air bag light will not go off--forum says may air bags may not work with light on. it seems to be a major problem with vw bugs for years. should be
006088598 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall letter was received indicating the brake safety switch needed to be replaced at the nearest dealership. the
006083291 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 2002 vw beetle 2.0 gls w/ approx. 77,000 miles. low fuel lights stays on / will not go off. the fuel gauge is working properly, the light just won't
006083154 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 The airbag light on my 2002 volkswagen new beetle is on. the car has 52,000 miles on it. the dealer wants to charge me $400.00 to repair. it cost $150
006079413 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 WINDOW CABLE BROKEN. HAD PASS. SIDE REPLACED 2 MONTHS AGO, NOW DRIVERS SIDE BROKEN. WINDOW FELL INTO DOOR. *NM
006078541 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 In june i took my 2002 vw beetle to the dealership because it again would not start. the vehicle has had the alternator replaced already, a battery
006077195 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 I have a 2002 vw beetle and the brake lights do not work because the brake light switch failed. i know they have recalled other beetles for this but
006074865 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had difficulties starting. the service dealer replaced the wiring harness. the air bag and check engine lights
006074864 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had difficulties starting. the service dealer replaced the wiring harness. the air bag and check engine lights
006074727 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was not able to be taken out of park during failure of the brake light switch. the vehicle was taken to a
005071518 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Any time i turn on my air conditioner it sounds like my car is going to blow up. cold air comes out, but the noise and the shaking of my car scares
005071517 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Any time i turn on my air conditioner it sounds like my car is going to blow up. cold air comes out, but the noise and the shaking of my car scares
006069519 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's airbag warning light suddenly illuminated while driving 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who
006053347 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Dt*: the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated on a continuous basis. the dealership determined the switch in the seat belt needs to be
006053346 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Dt*: the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated on a continuous basis. the dealership determined the switch in the seat belt needs to be
005050497 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 CLUTCH FAILURE (BEGAN TO SLIP) ON 2002 NB TDI @ 77K MI. *NM
005050103 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Sunroof clogs constantly causing water leaks into the car from the headliner or down the side along the windshield to door frame pillar. apparently,
005048254 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 VW NEW BEETLE - IN SHOP FOR 3 MONTHS OUT OF 24 MONTHS OWNED. ENGINE TROUBLE, WINDOW TROUBLE, STARTER TROUBLE AND NOW CLUTCH PROBLEMS. *NM
005048253 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 VW NEW BEETLE - IN SHOP FOR 3 MONTHS OUT OF 24 MONTHS OWNED. ENGINE TROUBLE, WINDOW TROUBLE, STARTER TROUBLE AND NOW CLUTCH PROBLEMS. *NM
005048252 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 VW NEW BEETLE - IN SHOP FOR 3 MONTHS OUT OF 24 MONTHS OWNED. ENGINE TROUBLE, WINDOW TROUBLE, STARTER TROUBLE AND NOW CLUTCH PROBLEMS. *NM
005048251 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 VW NEW BEETLE - IN SHOP FOR 3 MONTHS OUT OF 24 MONTHS OWNED. ENGINE TROUBLE, WINDOW TROUBLE, STARTER TROUBLE AND NOW CLUTCH PROBLEMS. *NM
005046001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 08/05 purchased vehicle from lexus of glendale 09/05 experience numerous problems with brakes. peddle would not spring back into place causing car to
005033183 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Just after reaching 35,800 miles, my 2002 vw nb suddenly and without warning on the freeway lost power and speed. the engine began to rev erratically
005032362 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Dt : the key will not turn in the ingition. had to wait up to 10 minutes in order to get the vehicle to start. once it started it stayed locked/
005032361 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Dt : the key will not turn in the ingition. had to wait up to 10 minutes in order to get the vehicle to start. once it started it stayed locked/
005032052 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 2002 volkswagen beetle electric fan failed.*mr the stated that an object must have hit the fan to cause it to fail. the consumer stated the fan
003029307 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 At and after 30,000 miles many mechanical failures including 2 alternators replaced, 2 batteries replaced, epc light had come on twice, brake light
003029306 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 At and after 30,000 miles many mechanical failures including 2 alternators replaced, 2 batteries replaced, epc light had come on twice, brake light
003029305 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 At and after 30,000 miles many mechanical failures including 2 alternators replaced, 2 batteries replaced, epc light had come on twice, brake light
003029304 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 At and after 30,000 miles many mechanical failures including 2 alternators replaced, 2 batteries replaced, epc light had come on twice, brake light
005019428 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 I purchased this "like new"vw super beetle on dec 31 04. it had only 17000 miles on it. since that time i have had the transmission modulator on it
005017687 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Vehicle was on the road when all of a sudden the brakes did not operate when they were applied. as a result, vehicle hit a telephone pole. upon impact
005017686 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Vehicle was on the road when all of a sudden the brakes did not operate when they were applied. as a result, vehicle hit a telephone pole. upon impact
002007739 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 The turn signals to not work. consumer has to remove the bulb and replace them to make them work. vehicle has been serviced for the ongoing
004312816 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 At about 30,000 mile, there was a failure of electronic intsrumentation panel due to some kind of short circuit, which they fixed under warranty. this
003312779 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 I purchased my vw on 11/21/03 the next day the i was driving car and noticed that it was not picking up speed then the brakes was really hard and it
004309686 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 I own a 2002 vw beetle. the seat belt latch became defective, thus turning the airbag system in my car off. i have 80k miles on my car and the repair
004307956 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 MY CAR CONTINUES TO GET STUCK IN PARK. IT'S LEFT ME STRANDED NEEDING ASSISTANCE FROM STRANGERS. ITS FRUSTRATING AND SCARY TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN.*AK
004297509 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 WHILE AT A STOP/DRIVING VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
004290386 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 I have a 2002 volkswagen beetle and was filling the gas tank with fuel at a texaco in beaufort, south carolina. the gas pump shut off when the tank
004279603 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 The vehicle warning panel light illuminate for no apparent reason. the battery died. the vehicle indicated it was overheating when it wasn't. the
004272457 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 I was driving at 65 mph attempted to accelerate when the vehicle "coughed or sputtered" and the engine quit. i turned the key to off position and
003252120 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 The left front wheel split in half while driving at normal speed. the consumer hit a curb as a result. the front and side airbag deployed. please
003248048 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 While driving at 65 mph, the left rear tire exploded. the driver was able to pull over to the shoulder. the driver had the vehicle towed to a gas
003245560 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer stated when shifting the vehicle into reverse it moved forward. *ak this happened three different times to three different drivers
901232383 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 VEHICLE TURBO HOSE CAME LOOSE ON 2002 NEW BEETLE.*MR *CB
003205980 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 1 OF THE 4 IGNITION COILS FAILED, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE OTHER 3 UNTIL THEY FAIL.*JB
003200142 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 VEHICLE VIBRATES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
002195208 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer states that while driving at 65mph and no warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over and it will be hard to get the
002194622 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer states he get very poor gas mileage and his auto smokes when he starts it up and also smiles while he is driving it. he sates also his auto
0000194357 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 While traveling on the highway the vehicle will jerk back and forth. the transmission has froze and will not shift gear. please fill in additional
002189441 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 While traveling on the highway the vehicle has stall more than one occasion. please furnish additional information. dealer is aware of the problem
002187944 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Vehicle experiencing electrical problems, any electrical problem with this vehicle activates the motor protection circuit, this circuit remaps the
0000183090 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Vehicle has been in the shop for various electrical problems. during one situation vehicle shut down in the middle of the road with no warning.
0000183089 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Vehicle has been in the shop for various electrical problems. during one situation vehicle shut down in the middle of the road with no warning.
001174770 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 WINDOW REGULATOR KEEPS BREAKING, CAUSING POWER WINDOWS TO MALFUNCTION. HAD PART REPLACED 3 TIMES. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK
001174607 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer states that the vehicle will intermittenly lose power at a certain speed and stay there for about 30 seconds the consumer has tried to step
0000173801 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 passenger's side airbag deployed without hitting anything, causing consumer to hit another vehicle. driver's side airbag did mnot deploy after
001173126 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Whenever the sun roof is open 1 1/2 to 2" wide, exhaust fumes would come into vehicle while driving. dealer notified. *ak dealer stated to consumer
001173125 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Whenever the sun roof is open 1 1/2 to 2" wide, exhaust fumes would come into vehicle while driving. dealer notified. *ak dealer stated to consumer
002165419 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 While driving 55-65 mph steering wheel started to shake and vehicle pulled to the right. *akthe dealer replaced the cu axle and related front end
002103343 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 I have claimed to volkeswagen why this has not been on recall although the service is advising me that they cannot keep up with service since they
002027965 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 While consumer has his fot on the brake, and the transmission in forward gear, it will not engage. when removing his foot, the vehicle will hesitate
0000022203 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer stated he has learned that the rear spoiler will deploy when driving 45-50 mph, consumer stated on the 2001 model in order for the rear
0000022202 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer stated he has learned that the rear spoiler will deploy when driving 45-50 mph, consumer stated on the 2001 model in order for the rear
003231459 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 The epc light comes on the dash. i was told this is due to a brake light switch that will go out. this causes cruise control to go out, brake lights
003231458 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 The epc light comes on the dash. i was told this is due to a brake light switch that will go out. this causes cruise control to go out, brake lights
003211604 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY- WON'T COME OUT OF PARK. MY CAR ONLY HAD 9,000 MILES ON IT.
002195087 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer states he get very poor gas mileage and his auto smokes when he starts it up and also smiles while he is driving it. he sates also his auto
0000194822 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 While traveling on the highway the vehicle will jerk back and forth. the transmission has froze and will not shift gear. please fill in additional
002190844 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer states his vehicle stalls while driving at 60mph, problems is due to a faulty electrical system. the steering wheel is uncontrolable. dealer
002187085 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. VEHICLE "SPUTTERS" AND THEN STALLS. MR
002187004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer states that when vehicle is shifted into drive with foot still on the brakes it will not engage. when foot is removed from the brake vehicle
002186994 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer states that when vehicle is shifted into drive with foot still on the brakes it will not engage. when foot is removed from the brake vehicle
0000183100 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Vehicle has been in the shop for various electrical problems. during one situation vehicle shut down in the middle of the road with no warning.
001173136 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Whenever the sun roof is open 1 1/2 to 2" wide, exhaust fumes would come into vehicle while driving. dealer notified. *ak dealer stated to consumer
001173135 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Whenever the sun roof is open 1 1/2 to 2" wide, exhaust fumes would come into vehicle while driving. dealer notified. *ak dealer stated to consumer
0000170191 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ABS SYSTEM SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY, THE ABS SYSTEM MODULE WAS REPLACED, THIS WAS THE 2ND TIME IT HAD HAPPENED. NLM
0000170187 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Was driving 10 mph when another vehicle ran red light, the other vehicle hit the consumers vehicle on the drivers side, the drivers side air bag did
002165429 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 While driving 55-65 mph steering wheel started to shake and vehicle pulled to the right. *akthe dealer replaced the cu axle and related front end
002103342 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 I have claimed to volkeswagen why this has not been on recall although the service is advising me that they cannot keep up with service since they
0000096595 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 When following this vehicle in bright sun it is impossible to see the brake lights or the turn signal lights on the back of the vehicle. the sun just
0000096588 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 When following this vehicle in bright sun it is impossible to see the brake lights or the turn signal lights on the back of the vehicle. the sun just
002096291 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 During a rear impact, my son states his seat lumbar section tilted towards the back seating area and the passenger seat (empty) tilted forward,
002096284 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 During a rear impact, my son states his seat lumbar section tilted towards the back seating area and the passenger seat (empty) tilted forward,
0000022207 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer stated he has learned that the rear spoiler will deploy when driving 45-50 mph, consumer stated on the 2001 model in order for the rear
0000022206 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Consumer stated he has learned that the rear spoiler will deploy when driving 45-50 mph, consumer stated on the 2001 model in order for the rear
0000170181 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ABS SYSTEM SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY, THE ABS SYSTEM MODULE WAS REPLACED, THIS WAS THE 2ND TIME IT HAD HAPPENED. NLM
0000170177 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2002 Was driving 10 mph when another vehicle ran red light, the other vehicle hit the consumers vehicle on the drivers side, the drivers side air bag did

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