Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Volkswagen / New beetle
Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
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005045108 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2006 | Dt:the contact purchased a 2006 volkswagen new beetle convertible and the computer system stopped functioning, resulting in a failure of all |
000310063 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | DEFECTIVE OR INCORRECT DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND REPEATED FAILURES OF SENSORS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.*AK |
002309973 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | The transmission in my 2002 new beetle fails to engage for a second or two after the car has been sitting for a while. doesn't do it at other times, |
002309972 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | The transmission in my 2002 new beetle fails to engage for a second or two after the car has been sitting for a while. doesn't do it at other times, |
002309971 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | The transmission in my 2002 new beetle fails to engage for a second or two after the car has been sitting for a while. doesn't do it at other times, |
002309970 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | The transmission in my 2002 new beetle fails to engage for a second or two after the car has been sitting for a while. doesn't do it at other times, |
004309919 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | Two wires on ignition switch module shorted. caused failure of headlights, wipers, brake lights, air conditioning, interior lighting, etc. ignition |
004309880 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | The car slams into gear when starting from a cold start. it was in the shop over a month, and it was given back to me with "we can find nothing |
003309673 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | Windshield wiper failed to come on. on twelve different occasions, under varying but rainy weather conditions, while the vehicle was being operated |
004309392 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | Whenever the passenger/driver seats are moved within 10 seconds of starting the car airbag light comes on in the console and does not turn off until |
004309029 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | When changing the oil, a frame support pan found only on convertible catches the motor oil. this support pen is concaved and traps a large mount of |
003307529 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | 1998 volkswagen new beetle severely overheated, checking out cause found the fuse box on top of the battery housing had melted. this could have |
004307437 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | BOTH REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, NEEDED TO REPLACE CALIPERS, ROTORS, DRUMS, PADS AT 16,455MILES.*AK |
004307436 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | BOTH REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, NEEDED TO REPLACE CALIPERS, ROTORS, DRUMS, PADS AT 16,455MILES.*AK |
004307435 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | BOTH REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, NEEDED TO REPLACE CALIPERS, ROTORS, DRUMS, PADS AT 16,455MILES.*AK |
004306804 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | Some type of 'control module' needs to be replaced, without it the air-bag system doesn't work. this is a safety feature which helped in the decision |
004303339 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the |
004303338 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the |
004303337 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the |
004301421 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HAS BEEN A MAJOR FAILURE POINT. IT HAS BEEN "FIXED" SEVERAL TIMES NOW AND IS STILL FAILING.*AK |
004301105 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | 2004 vw beetle buy 8-19-04. ransmission failure 4 since 9-8, letter 9-18 sent certified *vw tech hotline gave no case # service mgr gave customer |
004295847 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | I have a 2001 volkswagon beetle and was very frustrated when my check engine light came on and the car started shaking. i took it in to the dealer |
004295773 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | Check engine light came on, no drivability problems though. dealer said not under warranty; 2001 vw beetle with 7,600 miles. checked and charged $ |
003295207 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
003295206 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
003295205 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
003295204 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
003295203 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
003295202 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
003295201 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
003295200 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
003295199 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
003295198 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
003295197 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not |
004295070 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | Car stalled out several times right after starting it. it would always start right back up normally, once the vehicle died on the interstate at approx |
004294989 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | Driver door power window:new beetle conv. when closing,will roll back down by itself and clunks when hits bottom. happens almost every time window is |
004294162 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | While driving consumer applied the brake pedal and vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to dealer. mechanic informed |
004294013 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | When opening and closing the door window catches on the convertible top. as a result, driver has to close the door three to six times before it is |
004294012 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | When opening and closing the door window catches on the convertible top. as a result, driver has to close the door three to six times before it is |
004294011 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | When opening and closing the door window catches on the convertible top. as a result, driver has to close the door three to six times before it is |
003293352 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | Service engine light has come on repeatedly since purchasing the car from burnsville vw, burnsville, mn. service dept. stated "it's nothing to worry |
004292866 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | Clutch suddenly and completely failed at 27,000 miles. driven only by previous owner of two other vws. have learned no replacement clutch is available |
004292212 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | The ignition switch on the car failed sometime between 8:00pm monday 8/02 and 5:30am on tuesday 8/03. i went out to my car and started it, only to |
004290500 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | Today, july 27,2004, the output connection on my fuel pump came apart (disconnected) and when i tried to start my car dumped about a quart of gasoline |
003290403 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | 2004 vw beetle convertible. the windows catch on the top when the doors are open. this action is wearing top. the windows actually bend under stress |
004287823 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | I own a 2000 new beetle 1.8t glx with approximately 30461 original miles. i have had a total of 7 repairs of the oxygen sensors and one repair to date |
004287603 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | Drivers seat adjuster bolts fell out, resulting in drivers seat silding fully to rear and seat coming off tracks. the drivers seat slid all the way to |
004285876 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | The rear disc brake pads (both sides) completely worn off/out at 25,000 miles on 2001 vw new beetle. the worn out pads also damaged both rear hub/ |
004285875 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | The rear disc brake pads (both sides) completely worn off/out at 25,000 miles on 2001 vw new beetle. the worn out pads also damaged both rear hub/ |
004284833 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW AND DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED AND DRIVER SIDE PLASTIC SWITCH BROKE OFF.*AK |
003283782 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | Powertrain problems-- vehicle has tiptronic. intermittent failure shifting from automatic to tiptronic manual functionality. in addition, passenger |
003283781 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | Powertrain problems-- vehicle has tiptronic. intermittent failure shifting from automatic to tiptronic manual functionality. in addition, passenger |
004283607 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | Windshield wiper linkage arm nut securing the bracket to the wiper motor nut has no locking mechanism to prevent the nut from loosening during wiper |
004283393 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | The clutch on 2002 beetle 1.8 turbo went out on my wife on i-40 in amarillo. the car would not accelerate and she was going 30 miles per hour in heavy |
004283182 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Vw 2002 turbo beetle had an epc light come on. the car was loosing power and would cut off at times (in traffic). i took it in and they said that it |
003283106 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | Transmission locks its self into park. you cannot release the car from park. dealer cannot replicate problem. will not fix te brake switch which has |
004282725 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | A family member of mine recently bought, i believe, a 2001 volkswagen beetle. after waiting a while for her tags she and her father looked into the |
004282601 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | From sept 03 through april 04, i had 5 right rear brake lights replaced and 2 left headlights replaced on my 2003 vw new beetle. no reason was ever |
004282600 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | From sept 03 through april 04, i had 5 right rear brake lights replaced and 2 left headlights replaced on my 2003 vw new beetle. no reason was ever |
004282597 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | Purchased my third volkswagen new beetle - recognize that my second one, a 2003 was a lemon 5 right rear tail lights replaced and 2 headlights. |
004282596 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | Purchased my third volkswagen new beetle - recognize that my second one, a 2003 was a lemon 5 right rear tail lights replaced and 2 headlights. |
004282595 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | Purchased my third volkswagen new beetle - recognize that my second one, a 2003 was a lemon 5 right rear tail lights replaced and 2 headlights. |
003282593 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | Refer to # 10051120 my windshield wipers would operate normally and then just stop in mid-swipe, right in front of my face, while i was driving. |
004278737 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | While driving at 20 mph consumer's vehicle crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. consumer was wearing a seat belt that did not lock up. also |
004278736 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | While driving at 20 mph consumer's vehicle crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. consumer was wearing a seat belt that did not lock up. also |
004272950 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | Headlights constantly go out while driving, have been pulled over by the police many times due to no lights or having to drive with high beams on. |
004272837 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | Windshield wiper fails to operate or operates randomly. the blade will stop in the middle of the window and go no further unless i physically push it |
003272672 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | The 2000 new beetle that my husband and i purchased apparently has a defect in the electrical system. we purchased the car in february 2003. at that |
004270843 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | The 2004 volkswagen beetle has a safety belt warning system that triggers a series of warning beeps every thrity seconds if the safety belt is not |
004268231 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Vw 2002 turbo beetle suddenly started to lose power, cut out in traffic a couple of times. took it into the dealership as an emergency. was told the |
004267266 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | Brake lamps on 2001 new beetle come on and stay on even though the vehicle is shut off and parked. this is similar to nhtsa campaign # 03v265000 (7- |
003263588 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | HARD SHIFTING BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEARS OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE |
003263108 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | I own a 2001 new beetle and have diligently had all factory service performed. at the 20,000 mile service, we reported a metallic rubbing sound from |
003260812 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | THE CLUTCH ON MY 2003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE FAILED AT 2000 MILES, APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. *AK |
004260580 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | We have a 2002 and a 2003 vw beetle. the 2002 has door locks that only lock part of the time. the first seven times the dealer attempted to repair it |
004260579 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | We have a 2002 and a 2003 vw beetle. the 2002 has door locks that only lock part of the time. the first seven times the dealer attempted to repair it |
004260542 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | While driving my 2001 vw new beetle the car suddenly lost power and began to shake violently. i immediately slowed down but the car continued to idle |
003260523 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | The roof cover is falling down. the glue that is use to keep the cloth attached to the roof is very poor and after 3 years it will start to fall down |
003260522 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | The roof cover is falling down. the glue that is use to keep the cloth attached to the roof is very poor and after 3 years it will start to fall down |
001258279 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | Numerous nuisance problems since purchase of this vehicle as follows: passenger window will not close with electric switch at 42,000 miles, trunk |
004258164 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | I have had to pay to have the engine on my vw decarbonized at 40,000 miles after a lengthy tow, and now it had to be towed again and needs to be |
002257876 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | Problems with the brake pedal switch. it malfunctioned leaving me stranded by not being able to shift out of park. called volkswagen roadside but no |
004256475 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | 2001 new beetle 1.9 l tdi, 55,000 mi.: check engine light comes on and stays on until car is turned off then it comes on once glow plug light goes off |
004256298 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Door locks have never worked properly. the car has been at the dealer for repairs for lock problems at least 8 times. this is a safety issue. often |
004256061 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | I have a 2001 volkswagen new beetle which was leased new from bill cook in farminton hills michigan. the complaint regards the need for replacement |
004256060 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | I have a 2001 volkswagen new beetle which was leased new from bill cook in farminton hills michigan. the complaint regards the need for replacement |
003255973 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | REMOTE HATCHBATCH LOCK RELEASE FAILURE. |
004255788 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | 2003 olkswagon new beetle-the rear bumper had been removed to repair damage to the left drivers side fender.once removed it was noticed that the right |
003255636 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | Car has a history of stalling when it is decelerating, since original purchase date in june 2000. problem still has not been resolved by dealer. here |
004255416 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | Violent shaking of 2001 new beetle gl (highway speeds) after snow storm. 1/14/04 snow storm hits detroit metro area. the next morning 1/15/04 while |
003253522 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | At less than 27k miles, i had to replace the brake pads and rotors. the dealer said the rotors for the new beetle are notoriously thin, and have to be |
003251480 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2004 | Winshield wipers quit working while driving on the freeway in rain. ble to get off freeway without accident by sticking head out door window.hanging |
003249401 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | Since purchasing our 2003 vw beetle turbo s with heated front seats, the seat warmers get extremely hot on the highest setting (#5). if set at a lower |
003249094 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SAFETY LATCH. *JB |
002247192 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | BOTH PASSANGER AND DRIVE WINDOW MECHINISMS HAD TO BE REPLACED. WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO UP.*AK |
003247190 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | TRUNK LATCH DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY WHEN TEMPERATURE GOES BELOW 31 DEGREES.*AK |
003244324 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON MY 1998 VW BEETLE FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ACCIDENT. *LA |
003238480 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | I purchased a 2000 volkswagon beetle about two months ago and about two weeks after i brought it home the engine light went on. i read that these |
003238438 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | The throttle failed to respond in my new 2003 volkswagen beetle. it didn't respond when accelerator pedal was depressed. this is sporadic and |
003238003 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | TEXAS LEMON LAW/ TEXAS DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT/ BREACH OF WARRANTY.*MR *CB |
003238002 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | TEXAS LEMON LAW/ TEXAS DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT/ BREACH OF WARRANTY.*MR *CB |
0000237019 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | The brake booster spring failed causing the brakes to be engaged while driving. the power brake booster unit had to be replaced. please provide |
003236551 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | My 2000 vw beetle has recently had it's airbag safety light come on. i took it to bill black vw dealership in greensboro nc. they say it's a comon |
002236328 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTIONS, BURNS OUT. UPON REPLACEMENT, WIRING HARNESS MELTED. CAR NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. |
001236124 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMES ON DUE TO A VACUUM HOSE CONSTANTLY BRAKING. HAVE HAD REPAIRED 4 TIMES. *JB |
003236117 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | Driving down the highway at 65 mph my closed sunroof shattered into a million pieces. it sounded like someone fired a gun, and then glass went |
003236107 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | Low beam headlight on drivers side no longer functions. dealer states cracked housing allowed water in which in turn burned out bulb. judging by the |
003233592 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | POWER STEERING PUMP CONTIUOUSLY RUNS OUT OF FUEL AND THERE IS NO EVEDENCE OF LEAKAGE.*AK |
003233031 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | My 1999 volkwagen beetle has a melted fuse block on top of the battery. i believe this was caused by the fuses being faulty as one leg of the fuse was |
0000231933 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | When attempting to move the gear shift out of park, the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. the driver indicated |
0000223252 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | CONSUMER STATES THAT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. IT DOES NOT REGISTER READINGS FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED OR RPMS.*AK |
003220036 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | The car has been to the service department for the driver side tail light bulb to be replaced twice. bulb replacement only fixes the problem for 2 to |
003216946 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | I was driving down the expressway at about 55 mph, when my steering wheel locked up, and my car went up on the center divider. i could not steer my |
003216362 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2003 | Transmission - intermittently will not shift from reverse to drive. occurred beginning the third week after purchase of this brand new car. took to |
003214162 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | Ongoing electrical problems/false positives for the check engine light. gel-like substance in the oil. frequent replacement of interior/exterior |
002213433 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | Driving at 65 mph, engine speed 2200 rpm, vehicle suddenly decelerates to engine speed 1200 rpm (35 mph). approx 5-10 seconds later the mil ("check |
003210722 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | The vehicle's speed dropped dramatically, and then stalled. *jb the vehicle experienced the following: the lights would come on, would not come |
003210721 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | The vehicle's speed dropped dramatically, and then stalled. *jb the vehicle experienced the following: the lights would come on, would not come |
003210719 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE. *JB |
999208875 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | I have a 1998 vw beetle. i bought the beetle new. the headlights have been a problem since the car had 15,000 miles. the first time i took it to the |
003208400 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | My 2000 volkswagen new beetle glx caught fire fifteen minutes after i parked it in my garage, causing the destruction of the garage, the beetle, and |
003207659 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | 2001 new beetle 1.9 l tdi, 55,000 mi.: engine mil light comes on solid and glo-plug light blinks on/off at steady rate (no apparent code to blink rate |
003205098 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | Left headlamp bulb burned-out. i had to replace the driver's side headlamp at least 5 times over the life of the vehicle. the passenger side headlamp |
000200316 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | The vehicle has experienced serious malfunctions, which made it totally unsafe and unreliable. ak *scc *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12 |
003199518 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | FAILURE OF STARTER |
002199051 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | REMOTE FUEL DOOR RELEASE FAILURE- 2ND OCCURRENCE. FIRST OCCURRENCE ABOUT A YEAR PREVIOUS AND WAS DEALER REPAIRED. UNABLE TO FUEL VEHICLE. |
003198873 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | I started my car on 1/31 and the epc, check engine and traction control lights came on. the car would drive however had much less power and was very |
003196932 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | The coil pack on my 2001 volkswagen new beetle burned out causing me to practically stall on a very busy freeway. so far, vw doesn't seem to think |
003196931 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | The coil pack on my 2001 volkswagen new beetle burned out causing me to practically stall on a very busy freeway. so far, vw doesn't seem to think |
002196709 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | 2002 volkswagen new beetle 1.8 turbo had coilpack fail along with turbo blow off valve. this is a re-ocuring problem among these vehicles and it is |
002196633 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | I am frustrated and scared by a problem volkswagen and audi are having with the ignition system on their turbocharged four-cylinder engines. the |
999191101 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | LOST CONTROL IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG AND SEATBELT FAILURE, RESULTING IN DEATH |
002190014 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | Consumer statedthe design of the battery cable assembly could possibly start a fire under the vehicle's hood. the battery cable was situated on top |
000147744 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | Ongoing problem with engine check light keep coming on. this has occurred on nine occasions, and vehicle stalled out while traveling at 40 mph or |
000147743 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | Ongoing problem with engine check light keep coming on. this has occurred on nine occasions, and vehicle stalled out while traveling at 40 mph or |
000147742 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | Ongoing problem with engine check light keep coming on. this has occurred on nine occasions, and vehicle stalled out while traveling at 40 mph or |
000130605 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | At various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired electrical system, and fuel tank. but, problem still |
000130604 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | At various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired electrical system, and fuel tank. but, problem still |
000130603 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | At various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired electrical system, and fuel tank. but, problem still |
000130602 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | At various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired electrical system, and fuel tank. but, problem still |
000105969 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1998 | Consumer states upon starting the vehicle, one or both headlights do not always turn on, consumer has replaced the bulbs about 5 times each, consumer |
002103106 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 | I'm reporting this to nhtsa as i believe this failure constitutes a safety issue. this is the 4th, or 5th, rear wheel bearing failure that has |
002102189 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | I HAVE HAD TWO BRAKE RELAY SWITCH PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR IN THREE MONTHS. I THINK ITS A COMMON DEFECT. DT |
001102172 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | I bought my new beetle brand new in august 2001. the day after i brought it home (over 2 hours away), the check engine light came on. i called the |
001102171 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | I bought my new beetle brand new in august 2001. the day after i brought it home (over 2 hours away), the check engine light came on. i called the |
001102170 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2002 | I bought my new beetle brand new in august 2001. the day after i brought it home (over 2 hours away), the check engine light came on. i called the |
001097809 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | The 1999 new beetle has been a nightmare (lemon). its reliability / safety / enviromental impact is poor. please assist new bettle owners. vw |
002097102 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 1999 | While operating the vehicle on the expressway with the cruise control on, the brake was applied and the cruise control failed to disengage. driver |
002093705 | VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2000 | At 4:20pm on 5/28/02 my wife was on interstate 95 near georgetown, ma on the way to the dealership in amesbuy for service because the car's |
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