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Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Safety Reports and Reviews



Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Reviews



Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10103772

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . consumer was involved in an accident where the air bags failed to deploy. the airbag light was on, as well as the check engine and abs lights. consumer went to dealership to get vehicle serviced, but dealership could not determine the cause of the problem.*ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SALEM, OR. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: DELEON MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 503-370-3060 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Abs Warning Light

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Abs Warning Light Review #10103772

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT . consumer was involved in an accident where the air bags failed to deploy. the airbag light was on, as well as the check engine and abs lights. consumer went to dealership to get vehicle serviced, but dealership could not determine the cause of the problem.*ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SALEM, OR. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: DELEON MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 503-370-3060 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10103772

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . consumer was involved in an accident where the air bags failed to deploy. the airbag light was on, as well as the check engine and abs lights. consumer went to dealership to get vehicle serviced, but dealership could not determine the cause of the problem.*ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SALEM, OR. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: DELEON MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 503-370-3060 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash Review #10105585

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH . while driving 55 mph dashboard lights came on and the vehicle lost power. vehicle would not accelerate, and was nearly rear ended. consumer took vehicle to the dealer twice for repairs. the problem recurred. *ak .Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KELSEYVILLE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10109575

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . intermittently vehicle would hesitate before accelerating forward. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak .Mileage was 98000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in AUBURN, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10116319

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 29, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . bought new 2004 vw beetle in 9/04, 2 weeks later, airbag light came on, took to dealer. they had the car over 8 weeks trying to fix. finally agreed to replace with identical new one. less than 2500 miles later, airbag light comes on again. they reset but did not do any repairs. don't know if that fixed the problem as shortly after, steering went out causing the vehicle to run off road and hit guard rail. vw has now, waiting to see if they take responsibility, it doesn't appear as they will from what i am hearing from service manager. final verdict not in yet.*ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 23, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BACHMAN VW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 502-493-2920 . DEALER'S CITY: LOUISVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: KY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 40299 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Steering

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Steering Review #10116319

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 29, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STEERING . bought new 2004 vw beetle in 9/04, 2 weeks later, airbag light came on, took to dealer. they had the car over 8 weeks trying to fix. finally agreed to replace with identical new one. less than 2500 miles later, airbag light comes on again. they reset but did not do any repairs. don't know if that fixed the problem as shortly after, steering went out causing the vehicle to run off road and hit guard rail. vw has now, waiting to see if they take responsibility, it doesn't appear as they will from what i am hearing from service manager. final verdict not in yet.*ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 23, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BACHMAN VW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 502-493-2920 . DEALER'S CITY: LOUISVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: KY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 40299 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10118626

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . the air bag light stayed on. the car has been taken back for this problem on 5 separate occasions. on one occasion we never even left the dealership. the last time we picked it up the vehicle they told us it was a software issue, and the solution should be in two weeks, and it was safe to drive. it has been almost five months and still no solution as of yet. they were still saying two weeks.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12240 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SPARKS, NV. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 26, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LITHIA VOLKSWAGEN OF RENO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (775) 852-3300 . DEALER'S CITY: RENO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 89511 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10122400

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 22, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . when i close my drivers side door, there is consistently a gap between the glass and soft top convertable. also when i use the button to close my window it goes up but comes right back down repeatidly, i have complained to vw and i have complained to the dealershoip , i have taken it there numberous times and they have "fixed" it but it continues to do the same thing repeatidly... i am very fustrated .... i love my car but hates it when it does not funtion properly. .Mileage was 3 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TAMPA, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 21, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: LINDELL VW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 813-872-4841 . DEALER'S CITY: TAMPA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33609 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Review #10124075

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . dt: consumer complained about electrical problems; the speakers didn't work/windows kept going up and down, and transmission failed. the car was not even a one year old. *ak the replaced transmission still performs poorly. the air bag light came on at least 3-4 times. *tt *nm.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BLOOMINGTON, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 04, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: RIVERSIDE VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S CITY: RIVERSIDE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92504 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10124075

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . dt: consumer complained about electrical problems; the speakers didn't work/windows kept going up and down, and transmission failed. the car was not even a one year old. *ak the replaced transmission still performs poorly. the air bag light came on at least 3-4 times. *tt *nm.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BLOOMINGTON, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 04, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: RIVERSIDE VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S CITY: RIVERSIDE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92504 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10124075

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . dt: consumer complained about electrical problems; the speakers didn't work/windows kept going up and down, and transmission failed. the car was not even a one year old. *ak the replaced transmission still performs poorly. the air bag light came on at least 3-4 times. *tt *nm.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BLOOMINGTON, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 04, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: RIVERSIDE VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S CITY: RIVERSIDE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92504 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10124075

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . dt: consumer complained about electrical problems; the speakers didn't work/windows kept going up and down, and transmission failed. the car was not even a one year old. *ak the replaced transmission still performs poorly. the air bag light came on at least 3-4 times. *tt *nm.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BLOOMINGTON, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 04, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: RIVERSIDE VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S CITY: RIVERSIDE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92504 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10124075

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . dt: consumer complained about electrical problems; the speakers didn't work/windows kept going up and down, and transmission failed. the car was not even a one year old. *ak the replaced transmission still performs poorly. the air bag light came on at least 3-4 times. *tt *nm.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BLOOMINGTON, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 04, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: RIVERSIDE VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S CITY: RIVERSIDE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92504 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Wiring Interior/under Dash Review #10124609

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH . digital odometer "goes out" and the characters change while the car is sitting or while starting. i don't know if this is bad or not, but it doesn't seem normal. i've been to the dealer at least 5 times with no fix or urgency to find out what the problem might be. cluster was replaced once..Mileage was 5000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 08, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: CIRCLE IMPORTS . DEALER'S CITY: LONG BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10136855

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . in april 2005, the airbag light came on. i immediately brought it to the nearest vw dealer/shop. i was told that they needed to order a part, but that all was fine. in the next few months i called many times and the airbag light had come back on. by august 2005 they finally received the part (passenger airbag sensors under/in the seat). they were unable to fix it even when they received the part (three more errors came up and the wires did not connect properly) and they sent the information to the manufacture for assistance. on 12 september 2005, they had me bring the car back in because they had received repair instructions from the manufacture. i was told that the airbag system was fixed and would have no further problems with it. i do not know if the old parts are available, i will ask. on 17 september 2005 (five days later), the airbag light came back on. *nm.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in APO, AE. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 17, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: AUTO EXCHANGE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 011496313518733 . DEALER'S CITY: APO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AE.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10137237

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 02, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . air bag light malfunctioned first on 2/2005 , was brought in 4 times to be fixed and was not fixed until sept. let me drive around with air bag lite on..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VALLEY CENTER, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 29, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CLASSIC VOLKSWAGON . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 7607457551 . DEALER'S CITY: ESCONDIDO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92029 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10148292

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 22, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . airbag malfunction light came while car was on and in idle and remains on. *jb.Mileage was 20500 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in GREENVILLE, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 29, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: JOE PECHELES . DEALER'S CITY: GREENVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27834 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10148481

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . oil light came on while driving. stopped car immediately. checked oil and it looked fine. called volkswagen , and was told to have car towed to dealership. aaa towed vehicle to chapman scottsdale autoplex vw dealership service department 6601 east mc dowell st, scottsdale az 85257. 480-949-7600. was told oil sending unit had an internal short, presure testing passed. no other problems with oil system was stated by volkswagen service department. sensor replaced. oil/filter changed. mileage 52197.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52197 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CHAPMAN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 480-949-7600 . DEALER'S CITY: SCOTTSDALE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AZ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 85257 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10148507

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 10 days after having volkswagen beetle serviced for oil light malfunction issues and while driving the oil sensor light came on again, with check engine light, and making a strange noise. airbag light was back on for the 4th time in one year!! so i turned off car, called volkswagen service valencia, and they told me not to drive and to have it towed in. this was the 2nd tow in 10 days. at this point, i was told the engine would need to be torn down, that there was a problem beyond just a sensor light, that volkswagen was not going to cover the oil sludge problem if that was the diagnosis. i spoke with volkswagen carlsbad warranty department the individual who sold me my platnium factory extended 100000 miles warranty, and they said it should be covered under drive train warranty, so i had my car towed 150 miles to carlsbad, where vehicle was diagnosed with oil sludge. now the car was seen 10 days before, and i was told the oil looked fine and it passed all inspection, just a sensor. i have changed oil at service departments. i was told either infrequent oil changes or faulty oil product. volkswagen has an oil sludge problem with engines, and were deliberately using inferior products, and blamming the consumer for there faults. a car with 53000 miles should not be having oil sludge problems. thiswas faulty manufacturing. when i called customer care 800 number and spoke with a representative she stated, volkswagen has an oil sludge problem with the 1.8l turbo engines." well my volkswagenwas s a 1.8l turbo. so, volkswagen admitted to a sludge problem, but will not take care of resolving the problem and continued to manufacture inferior products and selling them to unsuspecting customer. this is not only a manufacturing issue it is a safety issue. twice i broke down on the freeway which were both auto failures with the potential of injury to myself and other on the road. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53167 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 30, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB BAKER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-438-2200 . DEALER'S CITY: CARLSBAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92008 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10148511

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 04, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 4 days after purchasing volksw beetle 1.8l turbo i had a complete electrical system failure while driving . no readouts, engine will crank, but does not turn over. no electrical lights or readouts. had to have vehicle towed to bob baker volkswagen dealership where car was purchased for service. repeated electrical issues/repairs to current date. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1048 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 30, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB BAKER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-438-2200 . DEALER'S CITY: CARLSBAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92008 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seats Front Assembly Power Adjust Review #10148513

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 12, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST . 2nd major electrical problem since car purchase. safety issue regarding seat occupied light module and airbag light on/malfunctioned. left brake light burnt out. *ak .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32785 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB BAKER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-438-2200 . DEALER'S CITY: CARLSBAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92008 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Review #10148513

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 12, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . 2nd major electrical problem since car purchase. safety issue regarding seat occupied light module and airbag light on/malfunctioned. left brake light burnt out. *ak .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32785 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB BAKER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-438-2200 . DEALER'S CITY: CARLSBAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92008 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10148513

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 12, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . 2nd major electrical problem since car purchase. safety issue regarding seat occupied light module and airbag light on/malfunctioned. left brake light burnt out. *ak .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 32785 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB BAKER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-438-2200 . DEALER'S CITY: CARLSBAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92008 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10148516

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . 3rd electrical failure, 2nd airbag light/malfunction. continued issue with airbag light on/malfunctioning spontaneously. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44963 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 30, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB BAKER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-438-2200 . DEALER'S CITY: CARLSBAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92008 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10148516

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 3rd electrical failure, 2nd airbag light/malfunction. continued issue with airbag light on/malfunctioning spontaneously. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44963 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 30, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB BAKER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-438-2200 . DEALER'S CITY: CARLSBAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92008 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10148517

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 4th electrical failure, 3rd airbag light/malfuction. 5 days after servicing car for airbag safety issue, same repeated problem. (see complaint 10148516, 10148511). *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44959 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 30, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB BAKER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-438-2200 . DEALER'S CITY: CARLSBAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92008 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10148517

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . 4th electrical failure, 3rd airbag light/malfuction. 5 days after servicing car for airbag safety issue, same repeated problem. (see complaint 10148516, 10148511). *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44959 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 30, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB BAKER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 760-438-2200 . DEALER'S CITY: CARLSBAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92008 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment Review #10148521

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EQUIPMENT . major electrical, mechanical malfunction (see 10148507, 10148481) 5th electrical/mechanical safety issues/4th airbag light/malfunctioned. vehicle 2nd x towed in 10 days for same issues for freeway breakdown electrical/mechanical malfuction. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53166 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 30, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLKSWAGEN OF VALENCIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 661-253-1234 . DEALER'S CITY: VALENCIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91355 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10148521

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . major electrical, mechanical malfunction (see 10148507, 10148481) 5th electrical/mechanical safety issues/4th airbag light/malfunctioned. vehicle 2nd x towed in 10 days for same issues for freeway breakdown electrical/mechanical malfuction. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53166 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 30, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLKSWAGEN OF VALENCIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 661-253-1234 . DEALER'S CITY: VALENCIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91355 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10155465

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . i purchased a used 2004 vw new beetle convertible from toyota of orange, orange, ca this year, january, 2006. within a week of the purchase, the airbag warning came on. i talked to the sales manager, bill about this in person...(concerned that the safety check was not thorough), and he was not the least bit concerned and told me that since the mileage was only about 25,000 that it was covered under warranty. i took it to mckenna vw in huntington beach, ca for the repair/replacement of sensor. the light was off when i picked it up but then came on again only one month later. this time i took it to fladeboe vw, irvine ca. a part had to be ordered for another sensor, so i returned after the part was in and had it placed mid-march, 2006. it is now april 2006 and the airbag warning light is on for the 3rd time since the car was purchased 3 months ago!! help!! *nm.Mileage was 25276 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LAKE FOREST, CA. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 17, 2006. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: TOYOTA OF ORANGE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (714) 639-6750 . DEALER'S CITY: ORANGE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92867 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Wiring

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Wiring Review #10156598

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 29, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING . headlamp assembly shorting out and burning assembly beyond repairable. heat being produced by headlamp too high and shorts out headlight. replacement of assembly is an option, but cause of assembly shorting out is not removed, with high probability of a repeat short. *jb.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KAUFMAN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 15, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: RUSTY WALLIS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 214-349-5559 . DEALER'S CITY: GARLAND . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 75041 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Review #10156598

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 29, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . headlamp assembly shorting out and burning assembly beyond repairable. heat being produced by headlamp too high and shorts out headlight. replacement of assembly is an option, but cause of assembly shorting out is not removed, with high probability of a repeat short. *jb.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KAUFMAN, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 15, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: RUSTY WALLIS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 214-349-5559 . DEALER'S CITY: GARLAND . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 75041 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10160237

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . dt*: the contact stated while placing a cup of coffee into the cup holder, coffee was spilled into the transmission. the cup holder is located right above the clutch. since this incident, the transmission has progressively worsened. other than going into the park, drive and reverse mode, the transmission does not operate. the console and check engine lights intermittently illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined that the problem with the vehicle is due to external factors, not a manufacturers defect. the contact expressed concerns of the location of the cup holder and the transmission playing a significant role in the current transmission problems.. .Mileage was 26000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, IL. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 15, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: D' ARCY VW . DEALER'S CITY: JOLIET . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Review #10164698

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS . dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken in for an inspection sticker when the inspector determined that both tail lights bulbs were burned out. a recall was observed in a magazine for the 2002 volkswagen new beetle pertaining to tail lights failure (reference #60253822) and the manufacturer called. the manufacturer determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin..Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 30, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: ADVANTAGE VOLKSWAGON .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Review #10164911

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the electrical system shut off, followed by an electrical burning smell. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the stereo amplifier was faulty and had burned. *ak.Mileage was 8322 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ROCKLEDGE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 15, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PRESTIGE VOLKWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 321-309-8989 . DEALER'S CITY: MELBOURNE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Manual Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Manual Transmission Review #10171877

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . car was in for a recall on september 13, 2006 for the egr cooler. the dealer informed me that the flywheel was going bad. i told them that i thought it might be the master cylinder. they said that it was the flywheel and not the master cylinder. a month later the flywheel went bad causing the clutch to go bad. this was in the middle of traffic and made the car impossible to drive. dealer was aware the flywheel was going bad but did not offer to repair it for me or inform me it was a warranty item. when the car was repaired the flywheel and the clutch were replaced. the dealer said they would cover the cost of the flywheel (parts only) because they had noticed it was going bad before this incident. but they did not cover the labor. in order to get to the flywheel, you have to get to the clutch. they should have been responsible for the labor and the flywheel. i have seen numerous complaints online in regards to this flywheel problem. i don't know if the old part is available. the dealer would probably know this..Mileage was 37221 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BRAMBLETON, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 13, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LINDSAY VOLKSWAGEN OF DULLES . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 7038808000 . DEALER'S CITY: STERLING . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 20166 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other Review #10173690

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . purchased brand new. problems i have had with this car: 1. rear power windows have both taken turns falling down into the body. will not power up. one has been replaced. dealer now won't fix second one because they 'don't see it as a known problem.' 2. headliner around rear window has come undone. 3. headlights have to be replaced constantly. for example; a light bulb was installed on a saturday, and had stopped working by the following wednesday. 4. rubber coating on glove box and on interior doors is peeling off. dealer would not even condsider fixing or addressing. 5. key assembly for arm console broke almost immediately. it took approximately 8 months, and several reminders, to get dealer to replace. 6. sometimes radio stays on after key has been removed from ignition. 7. air bag light stays on. won't go off. 8. hand release on front passenger seat often gets 'stuck' and will not work. 9. cup holder has come off track. i only drive this car to-and-from work. no kids/passengers ride in it. it has not had any owner abuse. i will never buy another volkswagen product. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHMOND, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 28, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ARCHER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 713 272-1700 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77074 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10173690

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . purchased brand new. problems i have had with this car: 1. rear power windows have both taken turns falling down into the body. will not power up. one has been replaced. dealer now won't fix second one because they 'don't see it as a known problem.' 2. headliner around rear window has come undone. 3. headlights have to be replaced constantly. for example; a light bulb was installed on a saturday, and had stopped working by the following wednesday. 4. rubber coating on glove box and on interior doors is peeling off. dealer would not even condsider fixing or addressing. 5. key assembly for arm console broke almost immediately. it took approximately 8 months, and several reminders, to get dealer to replace. 6. sometimes radio stays on after key has been removed from ignition. 7. air bag light stays on. won't go off. 8. hand release on front passenger seat often gets 'stuck' and will not work. 9. cup holder has come off track. i only drive this car to-and-from work. no kids/passengers ride in it. it has not had any owner abuse. i will never buy another volkswagen product. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHMOND, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 28, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ARCHER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 713 272-1700 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77074 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Review #10173690

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . purchased brand new. problems i have had with this car: 1. rear power windows have both taken turns falling down into the body. will not power up. one has been replaced. dealer now won't fix second one because they 'don't see it as a known problem.' 2. headliner around rear window has come undone. 3. headlights have to be replaced constantly. for example; a light bulb was installed on a saturday, and had stopped working by the following wednesday. 4. rubber coating on glove box and on interior doors is peeling off. dealer would not even condsider fixing or addressing. 5. key assembly for arm console broke almost immediately. it took approximately 8 months, and several reminders, to get dealer to replace. 6. sometimes radio stays on after key has been removed from ignition. 7. air bag light stays on. won't go off. 8. hand release on front passenger seat often gets 'stuck' and will not work. 9. cup holder has come off track. i only drive this car to-and-from work. no kids/passengers ride in it. it has not had any owner abuse. i will never buy another volkswagen product. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHMOND, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 28, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ARCHER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 713 272-1700 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77074 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10173690

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . purchased brand new. problems i have had with this car: 1. rear power windows have both taken turns falling down into the body. will not power up. one has been replaced. dealer now won't fix second one because they 'don't see it as a known problem.' 2. headliner around rear window has come undone. 3. headlights have to be replaced constantly. for example; a light bulb was installed on a saturday, and had stopped working by the following wednesday. 4. rubber coating on glove box and on interior doors is peeling off. dealer would not even condsider fixing or addressing. 5. key assembly for arm console broke almost immediately. it took approximately 8 months, and several reminders, to get dealer to replace. 6. sometimes radio stays on after key has been removed from ignition. 7. air bag light stays on. won't go off. 8. hand release on front passenger seat often gets 'stuck' and will not work. 9. cup holder has come off track. i only drive this car to-and-from work. no kids/passengers ride in it. it has not had any owner abuse. i will never buy another volkswagen product. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHMOND, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 28, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ARCHER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 713 272-1700 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77074 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10173690

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . purchased brand new. problems i have had with this car: 1. rear power windows have both taken turns falling down into the body. will not power up. one has been replaced. dealer now won't fix second one because they 'don't see it as a known problem.' 2. headliner around rear window has come undone. 3. headlights have to be replaced constantly. for example; a light bulb was installed on a saturday, and had stopped working by the following wednesday. 4. rubber coating on glove box and on interior doors is peeling off. dealer would not even condsider fixing or addressing. 5. key assembly for arm console broke almost immediately. it took approximately 8 months, and several reminders, to get dealer to replace. 6. sometimes radio stays on after key has been removed from ignition. 7. air bag light stays on. won't go off. 8. hand release on front passenger seat often gets 'stuck' and will not work. 9. cup holder has come off track. i only drive this car to-and-from work. no kids/passengers ride in it. it has not had any owner abuse. i will never buy another volkswagen product. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHMOND, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 28, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ARCHER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 713 272-1700 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77074 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10173690

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . purchased brand new. problems i have had with this car: 1. rear power windows have both taken turns falling down into the body. will not power up. one has been replaced. dealer now won't fix second one because they 'don't see it as a known problem.' 2. headliner around rear window has come undone. 3. headlights have to be replaced constantly. for example; a light bulb was installed on a saturday, and had stopped working by the following wednesday. 4. rubber coating on glove box and on interior doors is peeling off. dealer would not even condsider fixing or addressing. 5. key assembly for arm console broke almost immediately. it took approximately 8 months, and several reminders, to get dealer to replace. 6. sometimes radio stays on after key has been removed from ignition. 7. air bag light stays on. won't go off. 8. hand release on front passenger seat often gets 'stuck' and will not work. 9. cup holder has come off track. i only drive this car to-and-from work. no kids/passengers ride in it. it has not had any owner abuse. i will never buy another volkswagen product. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHMOND, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 28, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ARCHER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 713 272-1700 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77074 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Review #10173690

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . purchased brand new. problems i have had with this car: 1. rear power windows have both taken turns falling down into the body. will not power up. one has been replaced. dealer now won't fix second one because they 'don't see it as a known problem.' 2. headliner around rear window has come undone. 3. headlights have to be replaced constantly. for example; a light bulb was installed on a saturday, and had stopped working by the following wednesday. 4. rubber coating on glove box and on interior doors is peeling off. dealer would not even condsider fixing or addressing. 5. key assembly for arm console broke almost immediately. it took approximately 8 months, and several reminders, to get dealer to replace. 6. sometimes radio stays on after key has been removed from ignition. 7. air bag light stays on. won't go off. 8. hand release on front passenger seat often gets 'stuck' and will not work. 9. cup holder has come off track. i only drive this car to-and-from work. no kids/passengers ride in it. it has not had any owner abuse. i will never buy another volkswagen product. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHMOND, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 28, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ARCHER VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 713 272-1700 . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77074 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10173800

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . our 2004 vw new beetle has had two air bag switch failures. the first one was within the first couple thousand miles and was covered under warranty. the second one just happened and was not covered by our original warranty, or our extended warranty. if this is a safety issue and we did nothing to promote the failure, is the $535 repair our responsibility? *jb srs.pco.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51574 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in OREGON CITY, OR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 08, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: DICK HANNAH VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 503-252-4868 . DEALER'S CITY: VANCOUVER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10186161

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the passenger's side air bag indicator constantly illuminated. also, the seat belt indicator illuminated intermittently even when the vehicle was unoccupied. in addition, the daytime running lamps would shut off, but the dealer replaced the bulbs. the contact had an appointment to have the air bag indicator diagnosed. the current and failure mileage were 35851. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35851 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PALMDALE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Review #10186161

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the passenger's side air bag indicator constantly illuminated. also, the seat belt indicator illuminated intermittently even when the vehicle was unoccupied. in addition, the daytime running lamps would shut off, but the dealer replaced the bulbs. the contact had an appointment to have the air bag indicator diagnosed. the current and failure mileage were 35851. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35851 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PALMDALE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Front Warning Light/devices

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Front Warning Light/devices Review #10186161

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the passenger's side air bag indicator constantly illuminated. also, the seat belt indicator illuminated intermittently even when the vehicle was unoccupied. in addition, the daytime running lamps would shut off, but the dealer replaced the bulbs. the contact had an appointment to have the air bag indicator diagnosed. the current and failure mileage were 35851. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35851 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PALMDALE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10186957

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 03, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . i have two crash sensors that have failed within 6 months on my 2004 vw beetle. this a major safety device that vw us has failed to acknowledge that is a manufactue defect. *jb srs.pco.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in JACKSON, SC. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 10, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: GERALD JONES VW AUDI . DEALER'S CITY: MARTINEZ . DEALER'S STATE CODE: GA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 30907 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10190724

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . both frontal crash sensors failed in a six month period. several months later, one of the replaced sensors failed. there was no accident involved. the diagnosis was alerted by air bag light indicating problem. *ak srs.pco.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in JACKSON, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 02, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GERALD JONES VW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 706-228-6900 . DEALER'S CITY: MARTINEZ . DEALER'S STATE CODE: GA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 30907 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Review #10190926

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . i own a 2004 volkswagen beetle that i bought new. last year one of the lens covers on the headlight fell off. i had to replace the whole headlight assembly due to the part falling off as i was driving. i replaced it through ebay. a couple of weeks ago the other factory headlight lens cover fell off . it seemed the sealant that was being used was drying out, causing the lens to come loose and fall off the assembly. last week, the headlight , that i replaced through ebay, also fell apart, with the lens cover coming off. if i go through the dealership to replace the lens covers it would be in excess of $ 250.00 a piece for them. i am now looking at having to replace two of them at a cost of more than $500.00. this to me seemed to be a factory defect as it kept happening.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TIOGA, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 06, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LEWISVILLE VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 972-538-0600 . DEALER'S CITY: LEWISVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 75067 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10193666

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . i purchased a used 2004 volkswagon convertible new beetle turbo in april 2005 . i noticed the oil light kept coming on , so i set up an appointment to have it serviced. they indicated that there was sludge buildup, and stated that unless i had receipts on recent oil change, the warranty would not cover it. i was frustrated because i was paying on a fairly new volkswagen, and coud not even drive it. they had quoted me a price of $5,000 to repair it . *ak.Mileage was 44300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KANSAS CITY, MO. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm, Pcm)

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm, Pcm) Review #10197398

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2006.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) . mechatronic unit failure in transmission. failure caused car to go into "limp mode" (only able to travel in 1st and 3rd gears, reverse inoperable, car nearly stalled at 20 mph going from 1st to 3rd gear). repair has been made: $1800 for part, $400 for labor, $200 for rental car during time car was in the shop. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WOODBURY, MN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 24, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SCHMELZ COUNTRYSIDE SAAB VW .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10199840

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the air bag warning light has remained illuminated since the vehicle was purchased. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer several times. repairs were made, but the failure still persists. the contact called the manufacturer and they advised her to schedule an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. the manufacturer also informed her to call them back after the diagnosis was performed. the contact has all of the repair orders for each time the vehicle was serviced. the current and failure mileages were 41,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BREMERTON, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 13, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PARR IMPORTS .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10200755

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . on august 22, 2007 the dsg 6 speed automatic transmission on my 2004 tdi vw beetle started to disintegrate. small pieces of coil springs and metal fragments fell onto the belly pan and a grinding noise could be heard. from research i have done, this seems to be a frequent problem with vw's with this type of transmission. *tr.0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MATAWAN, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 15, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: WORLD VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S CITY: NEPTUNE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10201781

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . airbag light came on +/- 52,000 miles and is a constant light (original car warranty expired 50,000 miles) i was informed by new country volkswagen of greenwich ct (vw service) and fidelity warranty services that my extended warranty won't cover repair or diagnostic costs (estimated at $750 plus tax). tech found "passenger front air bag crash sensor no signal." this car is barely 3 years old and has not been in any accidents at all. vw customer care did not provide assistance despite the fact that on the nhtsa website it appears that air bag lights are a noted issue on the 2004 volkswagen new beetle and there have been recalls, just not my vin number yet. vw should contact me and pay for this repair. *tr srs.pco.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 25, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: NEW COUNTRY VOLKSWAGEN OF GREENWICH . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 203-869-4600 . DEALER'S CITY: GREENWICH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 06836 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10206992

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i have had my 2004 vw beetle at boardwalk dealership in richardson, tx 3 times for the same problem. my car will lose all power the battery light will come on i will have to turn the car off and restart the car. this has happen on interstates as well as on busy streets. i am very fearful that i am going to be in a very bad accident. i take my 76 year old mother to the doctor several times a month. she has had 2 major back surgeries this year. i have had the car in the shop on 9-4-07, 9-18-07, 9-21-0. all for the same thing. on 9-27-07, i was in down town dallas and it happened at least 7 times. i called the dealership and they had a wrecker to put me and the car up. they are telling me today 10-26-07 to pick the car up that they can't get the car to duplicate the problem. there is a bad problem with this car not having any power and i am scared to drive it. *tr.Mileage was 330000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in GARLAND, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 29, 2003. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 2 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOARDWALK VOLKSWAGON . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 214-453-5000 . DEALER'S CITY: RICHARDSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 75080 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10215223

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . our air bag light came on. upon taking the vehicle to the dealership it was discovered that the front crash sensors were not operational. there was no damage to either sensor. they both had just failed. there is a concern that the bags would not have deployed in an accident. the vehicle has only 22,925 original miles. it seems odd that both sensors would fail at the same time. *tr srs.pco.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 22925 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SARASOTA, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 13, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: SUNCOAST . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 941-925-1728 . DEALER'S CITY: SARASOTA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 34231 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Rear Window Wiper/washer Motor

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Rear Window Wiper/washer Motor Review #10218768

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR . back window both right and left on 2004 convertible new beetle do not go up. failure puts car at risk for vandalism and damage to interior due to weather conditions. cost to repair $900. can't justify a $900 repair on a car worth $18,000. many others at the dealership report the same failures. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 27000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN CLEMENTE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 01, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CAPISTRANO VW . DEALER'S CITY: SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10219014

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . the airbag light, among other things, in our 2004 new beetle has come on approximately 10 times in three years. each time, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and supposedly fixed, but without fail, the light came back on each time. the seatbelt buckle was changed, connections were secured, they said it was shorted (guided fault findings, bumper cover removed, seat removed), and others. i have all copies of service records. after all these service visits, the airbag light is still on and we are very concerned that the airbag system is not working correctly and could cause serious damage and may not deploy correctly during an accident. i heard there was an investigation being conduct on the 2004 new beetles and wanted to let you know of our experience. *tr crash sensor.pco.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DRESHER, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: COLONIAL VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S CITY: FEASTERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Review #10219014

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2005.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . the airbag light, among other things, in our 2004 new beetle has come on approximately 10 times in three years. each time, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and supposedly fixed, but without fail, the light came back on each time. the seatbelt buckle was changed, connections were secured, they said it was shorted (guided fault findings, bumper cover removed, seat removed), and others. i have all copies of service records. after all these service visits, the airbag light is still on and we are very concerned that the airbag system is not working correctly and could cause serious damage and may not deploy correctly during an accident. i heard there was an investigation being conduct on the 2004 new beetles and wanted to let you know of our experience. *tr crash sensor.pco.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DRESHER, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: COLONIAL VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S CITY: FEASTERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10219391

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . 2004 vw new beetle air bag sensor light on. *tr crash sensor.pco.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BATH, ME. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 01, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CLAIRE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 207-283-2900 . DEALER'S CITY: SCARBOROUGH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: ME.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Review #10220831

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . wiring harness inside headlight assembly wires crack and corrode and causes headlight to periodically go on and off. corrosion seems to be due to the different types of metals in the wiring. when the same type of metal is used to reconnect the wires the problem is solved. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HURLBURT FIELD, FL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: LEE IMPORTS . DEALER'S CITY: FT WALTON BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 32547 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10222330

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . air bag warning light comes on. repaired twice under warranty, right front crash side sensor replaced on 11 sep 2007, don't know about the first incident. now out of warranty and air bag light is on again. *tr crash sensor.pco.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PORTAGE, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 11, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MAPLE HILL AUTO GROUP . DEALER'S CITY: KALAMAZOO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 49009 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10222633

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 07, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . purchased the car new on jan 2, 2004. the air bag light 1st came on in sept 2004 and was repaired. since that point, the air bag light has illuminated nearly every 6 months, and repaired. every, time, the car has been in the shop, it has been a crash sensor or seat module replacement. the car has been at vw seven times for this problem. in november 2007, our car was at 54,000 miles, the warranty had expired at 50,000 miles, the light once again illuminated. after a protracted battle with the dealer and vw regional, they agreed to replace the control module. and again, we were told by the dealer, "this should do it". just this past week, the air bag light has illuminated. only this time, the dealer closed their dealership at the start of the year and we're staring at a $1200 repair bill. certainly, to drive around without an air bag isn't exactly a smart thing to do, but i don't have a lot of confidence this won't come back on 6 months after the repair, based on the history above. in my eyes, there is a systemic defect in the systems that control the air bag. *tr crash sensor.*pco.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54115 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in JEFFERSTON, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 02, 2004. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BROWN'S VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 7033611400 . DEALER'S CITY: MANASSAS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: VA .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10226809

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 15, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . air bag warning light illuminated and dealer found that front crash sensor failed and that there was a related computer problem at approximately 30,000 miles and this was replaced under warranty. i was told that the airbag would not deploy in a crash because of this failure. at 40,000 the airbag light came on again and the dealer found that the other side front crash sensor had failed also and that the airbags would not deploy in a crash. the warranty has expired and i was charged $505 to replace this. i was told by the service advisor that they "see this all the time with the beetle", and that "after one side fails the other side usually does too". *tr.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BLAINE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: LUTHER WESTSIDE VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 952-377-4100 . DEALER'S CITY: SAINT LOUIS PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 55416 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10226809

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 15, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . air bag warning light illuminated and dealer found that front crash sensor failed and that there was a related computer problem at approximately 30,000 miles and this was replaced under warranty. i was told that the airbag would not deploy in a crash because of this failure. at 40,000 the airbag light came on again and the dealer found that the other side front crash sensor had failed also and that the airbags would not deploy in a crash. the warranty has expired and i was charged $505 to replace this. i was told by the service advisor that they "see this all the time with the beetle", and that "after one side fails the other side usually does too". *tr.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BLAINE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: LUTHER WESTSIDE VOLKSWAGEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 952-377-4100 . DEALER'S CITY: SAINT LOUIS PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 55416 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10229880

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . air bag sensor on my 2004 vw beetle diagnosed as defective by vw dealer. defect identified only 20 days past the expiration of new car warranty. dealer and vw - america declined to repair vehicle under warranty. i advised vw america that the nhtsa website informs that a safety recall for this issue begins on 7/31/08. they still refused to offset or partially offset the cost of the repair. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 24600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ROANOKE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FIRST TEAM AUTO MALL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 540-362-4800 . DEALER'S CITY: ROANOKE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 24019 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10231151

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 03, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . rear window will not go up. was told it is the window regulator & it is on national back order. *tr.Mileage was 55100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TRINITY, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Roof And Pillars

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Roof And Pillars Review #10233067

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 24, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS . convertible roof does not work properly. it does not go completely up or down. the vehicle can not be driven because of the location of the roof. it is unsafe to drive the vehicle with the roof in any position other than completely up or down. the roof blocks the field of view and therefore makes it unsafe to drive. additionally the wind catches on the roof and causes the vehicle to have control issues. the car has been repaired many times each year at the dealership. *tr.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SIERRA VISTA, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10233785

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 21, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . approx 2-3 weeks ago my 2004 volkswagen convertible back windows would not go up. the regulator/motor is the problem. i was told this was under a recall, but i cannot find the recall anywhere on internet. this is a safety issue. i called volkswagen customer care 800-822-8987 and reported this. they said there is no recall on this. my warranty expired in january. i have been to dealer ship 3 times before my warranty expired for problems with this car. now the back windows will not work. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in EMPIRE, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10235116

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . re: illumination of air bag warning light was repaired under factory warranty. came on again 1 week later and a crash sensor was replaced, again under factory warranty. came on again about 3 weeks later and was charged due to expiration of factory warranty even though it has been an ongoing issue with this manufacturer. *tr.Mileage was 32000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10235586

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 13, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . airbag system warning light on. *tr.Mileage was 34000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in JACKSON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10239996

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the rear window would not roll up. the failure occurred at least twice. the most recent failure occurred on august 26, 2008. during the first failure, someone assisted the contact with rolling up the window. the window was unsuccessfully able to be rolled up and was taken to the dealer for inspection. the contact feels that this is a safety issue because it puts her at risk of being carjacked or stolen. the failure mileage was 44,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10240002

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 27, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . window regulators are made with cheap plastic clips that break in about 3 to 4 years. some multiple times once warranty is up, cost consumer many dollars to fix and some don't fix and leave the windows broken. *tr.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FOLSOM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10240558

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . 2004 vw nb convertible with recently expired warranty and the right rear window regulator failed. left side replaced by dealer under warranty about a year ago. i was told that the replacement was an upgraded regulator...original with plastic clips is subject to frequent breakage. defective regulators should be afforded an extended warranty period for replacing with the upgraded regulator. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in JACKSON, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10241032

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . airbag light came on dash in late july. vw dealer contacted to see if safety hazard, told no. received recall letter from vw one month later for airbag sensor. called dealer to see if urgent safety matter. told no, come in at our leisure. one week later, airbag deployed while driving on the highway in rush hour traffic when hit minor bump in the road. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10241801

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw beetle transmission slipping between 3rd and 4th gear. in my vehicle it started around 66500 miles and happens just after the vehicle reaches operating temperature every day. i have made an appt with dealership to have this looked at. i have looked on the internet and i have noted there have been numerous complaints regarding this particular yr model beetle and the same type transmission problem. there has been no recall yet on this vehicle. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 66500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10242608

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . 2004 volkswagen new beetle turbo gls has a defective part producing high voltage. consumer wants to be reimbursed for expenses and depreciation because the vehicle was damaged beyond repair. *nj the dealer told the consumer the vehicle needed a new window motor. the consumer decided to have the work done somewhere else, so they gave her a cable kit and not a regulator. the other repair shop stated it was the regulator that was defective. the consumer also stated the vehicle would not start. the consumer received a second opinion after the original dealer implied she had done something wrong. it was determined that something was overcharging the alternator, which turned out that a new battery was needed. a couple of days later, the vehicle would not start again, the consumer was informed the window motor was causing high voltage even when the vehicle was shut off; it was draining the power. the consumer stated the dealer refused to accept responsibility for leaving the defective window motor in the vehicle. *jb .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ODENTON, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. DEALER'S NAME: OURISMAN VOLKSWAGEN OF LAUREL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 301-498-7400 . DEALER'S CITY: LAUREL . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 20724 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10242608

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2004 volkswagen new beetle turbo gls has a defective part producing high voltage. consumer wants to be reimbursed for expenses and depreciation because the vehicle was damaged beyond repair. *nj the dealer told the consumer the vehicle needed a new window motor. the consumer decided to have the work done somewhere else, so they gave her a cable kit and not a regulator. the other repair shop stated it was the regulator that was defective. the consumer also stated the vehicle would not start. the consumer received a second opinion after the original dealer implied she had done something wrong. it was determined that something was overcharging the alternator, which turned out that a new battery was needed. a couple of days later, the vehicle would not start again, the consumer was informed the window motor was causing high voltage even when the vehicle was shut off; it was draining the power. the consumer stated the dealer refused to accept responsibility for leaving the defective window motor in the vehicle. *jb .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ODENTON, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. DEALER'S NAME: OURISMAN VOLKSWAGEN OF LAUREL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 301-498-7400 . DEALER'S CITY: LAUREL . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 20724 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner Review #10243025

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 20, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER . air-conditioner has gone out. failure occurs after parking vehicle. vw of america cant seem to find out why it fails to operate correctly. have come up with various solutions without resolve. already spent monies for service of problem and they cant resolve problem. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73247 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KATHLEEN, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10243422

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . dealer performed recall on crash test sensors on 2004 new beetle tdi, on the way home airbag warning light comes on, vw wants us to pay over $1000.00 to repair. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 47000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBR31C24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN,, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10244621

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw new beetle conv. 6 speed transmission. transmission fails and slips causing erratic shifting after only 65000 miles. vw suggests to replace entire transmission for $6500. *tr.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in COLLIERVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10246837

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . dealer states that the safety belt latch sensor has malfunctioned and needs replaced. rendering the airbag inoperative! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in EDMOND, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10247466

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 18, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . the car went into "limp mode" about 12 miles from home. it dropped into first gear and limped home at 15 mph. next morning it performed normally. that night started into town, it dumped again down to limp mode, then refused to move at all. had to dolly it home. dollied it to dealer a week later. they did the computer scan and said it was the "valve body" on the transmission. wanted $1700 to replace it. dollied it back home. tried to get someone to look at it for a second opinion. no one would touch it. a german in the german air force who worked for vw in germany agreed to work on it. scan he did indicated "valve body", so he removed that and we tried to order one from the same dealer. the dealer now tells us the part is not available and a new valve body won't fix it anyway. that tells us they have other beetles with the same problem and they couldn't fix those either. talked to vw of america several times. they were not helpful at all and basically would not cooperate in any way. not under warranty and they won't do anything. we have since learned that it has a unique transmission used only during 2004 and almost everyone who has a beetle with that transmission has had the same problem. can't get parts. no one will work on it. vw of america is aware of these problems and make no effort to help. we would like to find out how to start a class action lawsuit! basically, we have a $16,000 piece of junk that we drove for about a year and it is now completely worthless! recently they told us there were no parts available to fix the transmission. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ALAMOGORDO, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10248474

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . after returning vehicle to the dealer several times for airbag light in which time the senor under the passenger seat was replaced, the airbag sensors reprogrammed, finally there was a recall of the airbag sensors and they were replaced. approximately 1 month after replacement, the airbag light came back on. now it is the airbag sensor in the drivers seat. it seems to me that there is an intrinsect problem with the entire airbag system. when i asked if we could just not have it repaired, i was told that not having it repaired could cause the seat belt to not work, and the airbag may not deploy. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in STANLEY, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10249413

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . i recently bought a 2004 new beetle tdi with the dsg transmission for my daughter. the car had approximately 75,000 miles on it when the failure occurred. the car had been maintained at a vw dealer and was in excellent shape. while my daughter was driving to school the dual mass flywheel self destruct and took out the transmission with it. i thought that maybe it was just my bad luck until i googled the problem and found out that many vw's with the dual mass flywheel have suffered from this catastrophic failure. vw of america stated that they were unable to help me with this problem. the vw tdi's are not race cars and this type of failure should not occur on a car that operates at the lower rpm range as these cars do. this is either a design flaw or a manufacturing problem and is leaving people with huge repair bills, $6600 in my case. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SALEM, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Hood Hinge And Attachments

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Hood Hinge And Attachments Review #10249495

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS . safety latch on front hood mechanism not durable and has broken just out of warranty. car under 30k miles. only used 6 months out of every year. model year 2004. design flaw on a major safety item. dealer claims entire assembly needs removal and replacement. under my examination i found that the component failure was a spring on inner side of assembly. spring definitely not heavy enough to withstand normal usage. hood could become un-latched and safety latch will not catch it causing hood to fly up and onto windshield. properly damage and personal injury/crash highly possible at higher speeds. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in GRAYSLAKE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10252778

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 21, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . my daughter has a 2004 vw beetle convertible, and last summer she went to put the convertible down and the rear window motors stopped working. we called the dealership and since the car had 52,000 miles they told my daughter that it would cost her $1500.00 to fix the motors. we have two more friends and their daughters vw beetles convertible windows stopped working too. i really don't feel that this is right. electric motors should not break after 50,000 miles. volkswagen should have a recall on this problem. "how do i go about getting them to fix this problem with their car. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DENVER, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10255612

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . 2004 vw new beetle convertible. vehicle has 39,000 miles and is recently out of warranty. dealer service told me me that driver's side front window regulator is bad and needs to be replaced. given the number of complaints entered regarding these window regulators, the manufacturer should replace them free of charge! how does a window regulator fail on a four-year-old car with 39000 miles?!?!?!? *tr.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PARKERSBURG, WV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10256497

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 08v178000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module); updated 03-04-09 *bf the consumer stated around 50,000 miles the air bag light illuminated. the dealer stated the problem was a faulty air bag sensor on the passenger side which rendered the air bag inoperative. 6 months later, the air bag light illuminated again. vw stated the air bag sensor/module was faulty again. updated 03/05/09. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY. Vehicle was purchased on June 01, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLKSWAGEN FAIRFIELD . DEALER'S CITY: GREENWICH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 06830 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Review #10257213

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. ever since the vehicle was purchased, it has been taken to the dealer several times for the air bag indicator illuminating. the dealer replaced the frontal air bag crash sensor and reprogrammed the air bag system; however, the failure was not corrected. the dealer stated that if the indicator illuminated again, the air bag module will need to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 08v178000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module or recall) and 03v3560000 (air bags). the failure mileage was 33,000 and current mileage was 36,000. updated 06/23/09. *lj a diagnostic indicated failure of the drier seat buckle which had to be replaced. updated 06/24/09.*jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 33000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 01, 2008. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: S&S AUTO SALES . DEALER'S CITY: BENSALEM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 19020 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10257213

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. ever since the vehicle was purchased, it has been taken to the dealer several times for the air bag indicator illuminating. the dealer replaced the frontal air bag crash sensor and reprogrammed the air bag system; however, the failure was not corrected. the dealer stated that if the indicator illuminated again, the air bag module will need to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 08v178000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module or recall) and 03v3560000 (air bags). the failure mileage was 33,000 and current mileage was 36,000. updated 06/23/09. *lj a diagnostic indicated failure of the drier seat buckle which had to be replaced. updated 06/24/09.*jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 33000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 01, 2008. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: S&S AUTO SALES . DEALER'S CITY: BENSALEM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 19020 .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Review #10259349

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle. when the contact started the vehicle, he noticed that the air bag indicator was illuminating on the instrument panel. the indicator did not dim once the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the driver's side seat latch for the seat belt needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a failed wire by the latch of the seat belt on the driver's side. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they were not liable for the repairs. the current mileage was 27,888 and failure mileage was 27,858. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 27858 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DAYTON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10259349

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle. when the contact started the vehicle, he noticed that the air bag indicator was illuminating on the instrument panel. the indicator did not dim once the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the driver's side seat latch for the seat belt needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a failed wire by the latch of the seat belt on the driver's side. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they were not liable for the repairs. the current mileage was 27,888 and failure mileage was 27,858. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 27858 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DAYTON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10260813

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . air bag light remains on (concerned about not working properly in event of accident) possible wire that is too short under the seat breaking when it is moved forward to allow access to rear seat. *tr.Mileage was 82400 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HICKORY, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10262060

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . the airbag warning light is on without apparent reasons. no collision or bumps. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK21C84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 53 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10262800

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 21, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . the passenger side rear window will not go up. the dealership charged me $100 to diagnose the problem and determined that the regulator needs to be replaced. i purchased the premium vw extended warranty, but the dealership didn't repair the window (they claimed they didn't know if the extended warranty would pay for the repair - they wanted me to pay approximately $450 and then see if the extended warranty would cover it!) i had already had the passenger door window regulator replaced a few years ago - that was under the first warranty. if this is an ongoing problem, the regulators should be recalled and replaced for free! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RIVERSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10265968

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . transmission hard to shift and jerking at all speeds then locks in 5th gear. repair shop wants $6,000. to repair. have searched for help in this matter went to vw dealership but was told don't worry that jerking was normal. now i have lost the use of my 2004 vw red convertible beetle. my wife is heart broken. the car is useless without a transmission. the dealership could have prevented the problems on the onset when we first told them of the problem. she was so impressed when we purchased the car new that an extended warranty was bought on the inset with the car. when the transmission failed we found out that the warranty company has since went out of business the year before in 2008 and was never informed of this fact. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HENDERSONVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Headlights Review #10272591

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . headlights went out on my 2004 beetle convertible while driving at night and was pulled over and given a ticket. vw replaced the wiring the next day. *tr.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MT PLEASANT, SC. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10273493

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . 2004 vw beetle 27,660 miles vw dealer - kelly motor, scranton, pa air bag light went on and i took car to vw. passenger seat occupied control module defective. told part will take 8 weeks to arrive. car side airbag now does not work. 2nd time airbag light has lighted and been in shop, this on top of recent recall for another airbag sensor fixed earlier this year. i am very concerned about being without an airbag for 8 weeks; vw has no reason for the delay. i called their headquarters in california with no success. second concern is general reliability for this airbag system due to repairs plus recall. vw won't respond in getting this part in earlier, can you help get this part to my vw dealer so they can make this car safe? thank you *tr.Mileage was 27660 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ARCHBALD, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10279199

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 18, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . air bag light is on, does not turn off. *tr.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK21C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in OXFORD, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10279206

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . air bag light is on at all times. please refer to complain odi 10279199. called vw recall center 800.822.8987, there is a recall #08v178000 for exact same issue. vw said my car has never been recalled for that issue. asked if they would take my car for inspection, request denied unless i paid for the inspection. my concern is that airbag may deploy unexpectedly and cause an accident to my family, besides the actual issue of not deploying properly. even if my vehicle has no dual stage airbag, the issue of an airbag light on may be caused by the same quality/poor design root cause. below is the actual recall description and remedy: "volkswagen is recalling 76,900 my 2004-2005 new beetle and my 2003-2005 new beetle convertibles equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) air bag system. this system may have air bag frontal crash sensors that contain a solder joint on the circuit board that may crack under certain high temperature conditions. if this occurs, the air bag indicator light will illuminate and the fallback algorithm will ensure that the front air bags always deploy in a frontal crash in which the vehicle's deceleration is high enough to activate the frontal air bags. consequence: in low-severity frontal impacts, the front air bags may deploy more forcefully than designed, increasing the possibility of injury to out-of-position front seat occupants. remedy: dealers will inspect each vehicle to determine that the specific defect crash sensor is present on one or both sides of the vehicle. all of the defect crash sensors will be replaced free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before july 31, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987". *tr .Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK21C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in OXFORD, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10279206

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . air bag light is on at all times. please refer to complain odi 10279199. called vw recall center 800.822.8987, there is a recall #08v178000 for exact same issue. vw said my car has never been recalled for that issue. asked if they would take my car for inspection, request denied unless i paid for the inspection. my concern is that airbag may deploy unexpectedly and cause an accident to my family, besides the actual issue of not deploying properly. even if my vehicle has no dual stage airbag, the issue of an airbag light on may be caused by the same quality/poor design root cause. below is the actual recall description and remedy: "volkswagen is recalling 76,900 my 2004-2005 new beetle and my 2003-2005 new beetle convertibles equipped with an advanced (dual-stage) air bag system. this system may have air bag frontal crash sensors that contain a solder joint on the circuit board that may crack under certain high temperature conditions. if this occurs, the air bag indicator light will illuminate and the fallback algorithm will ensure that the front air bags always deploy in a frontal crash in which the vehicle's deceleration is high enough to activate the frontal air bags. consequence: in low-severity frontal impacts, the front air bags may deploy more forcefully than designed, increasing the possibility of injury to out-of-position front seat occupants. remedy: dealers will inspect each vehicle to determine that the specific defect crash sensor is present on one or both sides of the vehicle. all of the defect crash sensors will be replaced free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before july 31, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987". *tr .Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK21C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in OXFORD, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10281284

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 09, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . the model is the new vw beetle. there are times when i have the accelerator floored, and mostly it accelerates fine, albeit slow; however, a small percentage of the time, i can leave the accelerator on the floor, and the engine has not even registered that it is depressed. the only way to resolve this issue is to pump the accelerator until it kind of "catches". very scary and dangerous. *tr.Mileage was 40000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHARDSON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10281922

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . the electrical system shorted out and shut down in the middle of traffic. and front headlight goes off and on the drivers side. *tr.Mileage was 37000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PASADENA, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10282664

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . 2004 vw beetle convertible. rear windows regulator/motors broke. vw issued an extended warranty for front windows (7 years) rear windows have the same problem. dealer wants $700.00 per side to fix. windows do not roll down on command. often fall on their own after a bump in the road. *tr.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TAMPA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10283978

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. when he tried to place the vehicle in "drive" or shift gears they locked between 3rd and 4th gear. the vehicle also lost speed while driving and the dashboard illuminated displaying all of the gears at once ( p, r, n, d, s,). a mechanic stated that the failure could be the transmission or the tip tronic system. the manufacturer stated that since there were no related recalls, they would not be responsible for the repairs. the current and failure mileages were 124,000..Mileage was 124000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FORT MILL,, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10284102

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 16, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . rear passenger side window will no longer come up. the regulator is broken and needs to be replaced. *tr.Mileage was 66750 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10284102

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 16, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . rear passenger side window will no longer come up. the regulator is broken and needs to be replaced. *tr.Mileage was 66750 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10284105

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . passenger front window does not retract when closing the door. it stays up and gets caught on the top. *tr.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10284106

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 16, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . air bag light wont go off. was told the seatbelt sensor came loose and needs to be replaced costing $350. *tr.Mileage was 36000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10289033

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 19, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . my vw beetle will not shift out of gear and gets stuck in 3rd gear. it shifts hard and surges at take off . has almost caused me to get hit several times when leaving a redlight. the latest was today when trying to turn and it was stuck in 6th gear. i have to stop the car and turn it off it reset the computer to get it back in first gear. this occurs once the car heats up and sometimes will not show you what gear it is in and will not shift down. have taken it to the vw dealership and they want a new transmission. have looked at edmonds.com and my vw is not the only one having this problem. *tr.Mileage was 90000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SUMMERVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10289061

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 03, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 04 volks.beetle that has transmission problems. it jerks real hard when you break and switching from 3rd to 4th gear then from 4th to 3rd. this is very dangerous especially when you go to stop and it seems not to catch then jerk. my car has only 53,000 miles and already needs a transmission. i brought it to a mechanic and they quoted me $5000.00 to rebuild they also said that the transmission does not have a coolant sensor and that's why is jerking cause its hot. the dealership wants $7000.00. i'm a single parent of 4 who truly cannot afford this. *tr.Mileage was 56551 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WYLIE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Rear Window Wiper/washer

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Rear Window Wiper/washer Review #10289075

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER . 2004 vw beetle convertible with less that 30k miles. has 2 broken rear window motors with an estimated cost of $1700.00 to fix! motors blew within a month of each other. *tr.Mileage was 27000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BLUFFTON, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10289756

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . rear window motor and or regulator breaks leaving the rear window in the down position. *tr.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HILLIARD, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10291495

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 14, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . rear window regulator failure x 2. *tr.Mileage was 100000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ANDERSON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10291538

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 09, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . while driving the car it will not shift out and then jerk real bad. downshifts extremely hard and sometimes will not come out of gear when slowing down to a stop. it has been to the dealership and several other people are having the same problem. when taking off the car will stall and then engage in gear almost causing me to be rear ended several times. *tr.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SUMMERVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Frame And Members

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Frame And Members Review #10291976

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . left rear window is stuck in down position. the component part is unavailable in the united states and has to be ordered from the factory in mexico. it will take 2-3 weeks for it to arrive. cost of repair is $800 for one side. complaints to manufacturer who will not stand behind their product as there are no recalls filed even though this is an on-going problem with many of their vehicles. additionally, the vehicle is a convertible. the hydraulic top has malfunctioned since the date it was purchased. it finally snapped off portions of the hydraulic mechanisms and portions of the interior flaps which are now all over the back seat. the top had to be manually raised and secured and does not function at all. although they repaired it previously, manufacturer will not repair because vehicle is no longer under warranty. driver's seat spring poked through the upholstery a month after purchase. additionally, there is a terrible blind spot while backing out. the rag top completely blocks vision on the right rear. i have complained numerous times to the manufacturer who offers nothing. i believe the entire vehicle should be recalled. i feel ripped off by the manufacturer. *tr.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10291976

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . left rear window is stuck in down position. the component part is unavailable in the united states and has to be ordered from the factory in mexico. it will take 2-3 weeks for it to arrive. cost of repair is $800 for one side. complaints to manufacturer who will not stand behind their product as there are no recalls filed even though this is an on-going problem with many of their vehicles. additionally, the vehicle is a convertible. the hydraulic top has malfunctioned since the date it was purchased. it finally snapped off portions of the hydraulic mechanisms and portions of the interior flaps which are now all over the back seat. the top had to be manually raised and secured and does not function at all. although they repaired it previously, manufacturer will not repair because vehicle is no longer under warranty. driver's seat spring poked through the upholstery a month after purchase. additionally, there is a terrible blind spot while backing out. the rag top completely blocks vision on the right rear. i have complained numerous times to the manufacturer who offers nothing. i believe the entire vehicle should be recalled. i feel ripped off by the manufacturer. *tr.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seats

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seats Review #10291976

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEATS . left rear window is stuck in down position. the component part is unavailable in the united states and has to be ordered from the factory in mexico. it will take 2-3 weeks for it to arrive. cost of repair is $800 for one side. complaints to manufacturer who will not stand behind their product as there are no recalls filed even though this is an on-going problem with many of their vehicles. additionally, the vehicle is a convertible. the hydraulic top has malfunctioned since the date it was purchased. it finally snapped off portions of the hydraulic mechanisms and portions of the interior flaps which are now all over the back seat. the top had to be manually raised and secured and does not function at all. although they repaired it previously, manufacturer will not repair because vehicle is no longer under warranty. driver's seat spring poked through the upholstery a month after purchase. additionally, there is a terrible blind spot while backing out. the rag top completely blocks vision on the right rear. i have complained numerous times to the manufacturer who offers nothing. i believe the entire vehicle should be recalled. i feel ripped off by the manufacturer. *tr.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10292021

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 04 vw beetle conv. the transmission is acting up. it shifts late & bangs into gear or doesn't shift at all. the dealer say the trans needs to be replaced @ a cost of 6k. i brought it to a transmission shop & they can not fix the problem after having the veh for over 2 months. in reading the web pages i find many others with this veh having the same problem, with low & higher mileage. vw knows there is a problem, but will not address it. i ended up having the trans rebuilt, but its still doing the same thing, no change. the trans shop is baffled. *tr.Mileage was 101000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TEMPLETON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10292448

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . 2004 volkswagen beetle convertible turbo...2.0 liter engine...the transmission jerks when shifting down or up....feels like someone has rearened it in the back....have taken it to dealership and couple of other transmission places...they said they couldn't find any thing wrong while it was still under warranty...now that it has 94000 miles and is out of warranty they decide it needs a new transmission.....we have had it serviced just like we should...it doesn't matter...we don't have 6000.00 to get it fixed...something should be done...i've talked with many, many volkswagen owners experiencing the same problem..how many does it take before you guys do a recall? *tr.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CHICKAMAUGA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Tires

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Tires Review #10292448

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TIRES . 2004 volkswagen beetle convertible turbo...2.0 liter engine...the transmission jerks when shifting down or up....feels like someone has rearened it in the back....have taken it to dealership and couple of other transmission places...they said they couldn't find any thing wrong while it was still under warranty...now that it has 94000 miles and is out of warranty they decide it needs a new transmission.....we have had it serviced just like we should...it doesn't matter...we don't have 6000.00 to get it fixed...something should be done...i've talked with many, many volkswagen owners experiencing the same problem..how many does it take before you guys do a recall? *tr.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CHICKAMAUGA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10292448

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 volkswagen beetle convertible turbo...2.0 liter engine...the transmission jerks when shifting down or up....feels like someone has rearened it in the back....have taken it to dealership and couple of other transmission places...they said they couldn't find any thing wrong while it was still under warranty...now that it has 94000 miles and is out of warranty they decide it needs a new transmission.....we have had it serviced just like we should...it doesn't matter...we don't have 6000.00 to get it fixed...something should be done...i've talked with many, many volkswagen owners experiencing the same problem..how many does it take before you guys do a recall? *tr.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CHICKAMAUGA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Review #10292479

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . vw beetle convertible '04 (approx. 80k miles) - slipping and banging transmission. slams and bangs hard with each downshift (automatic) after about 15 miles or driving. slips or will not move when accelerating after slamming and banging begins. cannot drive car in traffic for fear or being rear ended or broadsided, therefore, cannot safely or dependably drive the car. expected thousands to repair if a mechanic who understands the problem can be found. many of the know issues with car have also occurred; broken plastic water pump, rear window seal broken, passenger side window will not go all the way down, passenger side seat belt light malfunction, headlights uneven brightness, short in dash, heated seat too hot to use (fear of fire) and incredible door rattles. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10292479

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . vw beetle convertible '04 (approx. 80k miles) - slipping and banging transmission. slams and bangs hard with each downshift (automatic) after about 15 miles or driving. slips or will not move when accelerating after slamming and banging begins. cannot drive car in traffic for fear or being rear ended or broadsided, therefore, cannot safely or dependably drive the car. expected thousands to repair if a mechanic who understands the problem can be found. many of the know issues with car have also occurred; broken plastic water pump, rear window seal broken, passenger side window will not go all the way down, passenger side seat belt light malfunction, headlights uneven brightness, short in dash, heated seat too hot to use (fear of fire) and incredible door rattles. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Review #10292479

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE . vw beetle convertible '04 (approx. 80k miles) - slipping and banging transmission. slams and bangs hard with each downshift (automatic) after about 15 miles or driving. slips or will not move when accelerating after slamming and banging begins. cannot drive car in traffic for fear or being rear ended or broadsided, therefore, cannot safely or dependably drive the car. expected thousands to repair if a mechanic who understands the problem can be found. many of the know issues with car have also occurred; broken plastic water pump, rear window seal broken, passenger side window will not go all the way down, passenger side seat belt light malfunction, headlights uneven brightness, short in dash, heated seat too hot to use (fear of fire) and incredible door rattles. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #10292479

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . vw beetle convertible '04 (approx. 80k miles) - slipping and banging transmission. slams and bangs hard with each downshift (automatic) after about 15 miles or driving. slips or will not move when accelerating after slamming and banging begins. cannot drive car in traffic for fear or being rear ended or broadsided, therefore, cannot safely or dependably drive the car. expected thousands to repair if a mechanic who understands the problem can be found. many of the know issues with car have also occurred; broken plastic water pump, rear window seal broken, passenger side window will not go all the way down, passenger side seat belt light malfunction, headlights uneven brightness, short in dash, heated seat too hot to use (fear of fire) and incredible door rattles. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seats

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seats Review #10292479

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEATS . vw beetle convertible '04 (approx. 80k miles) - slipping and banging transmission. slams and bangs hard with each downshift (automatic) after about 15 miles or driving. slips or will not move when accelerating after slamming and banging begins. cannot drive car in traffic for fear or being rear ended or broadsided, therefore, cannot safely or dependably drive the car. expected thousands to repair if a mechanic who understands the problem can be found. many of the know issues with car have also occurred; broken plastic water pump, rear window seal broken, passenger side window will not go all the way down, passenger side seat belt light malfunction, headlights uneven brightness, short in dash, heated seat too hot to use (fear of fire) and incredible door rattles. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Review #10292479

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . vw beetle convertible '04 (approx. 80k miles) - slipping and banging transmission. slams and bangs hard with each downshift (automatic) after about 15 miles or driving. slips or will not move when accelerating after slamming and banging begins. cannot drive car in traffic for fear or being rear ended or broadsided, therefore, cannot safely or dependably drive the car. expected thousands to repair if a mechanic who understands the problem can be found. many of the know issues with car have also occurred; broken plastic water pump, rear window seal broken, passenger side window will not go all the way down, passenger side seat belt light malfunction, headlights uneven brightness, short in dash, heated seat too hot to use (fear of fire) and incredible door rattles. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10292479

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . vw beetle convertible '04 (approx. 80k miles) - slipping and banging transmission. slams and bangs hard with each downshift (automatic) after about 15 miles or driving. slips or will not move when accelerating after slamming and banging begins. cannot drive car in traffic for fear or being rear ended or broadsided, therefore, cannot safely or dependably drive the car. expected thousands to repair if a mechanic who understands the problem can be found. many of the know issues with car have also occurred; broken plastic water pump, rear window seal broken, passenger side window will not go all the way down, passenger side seat belt light malfunction, headlights uneven brightness, short in dash, heated seat too hot to use (fear of fire) and incredible door rattles. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10292597

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 17, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw new beetle: the car would shift to "no" gear while driving, which would make it in "neutral." when after a stop the car would not go right into a gear....cars behind would have to slam on brakes because my car would not move into gear. had the car checked by at least two mechanics - one who works with european cars; and my vw dealership. after a mis-diagnosing by vw - i am told indeed a new transmission!! 88,000 miles! i need a car - couldn't afford the $6000 + that vw was going to charge, so brought it to a aamco and had it fixed for just over $4000.00...this is a recall problem...i really can't afford to put all this money into the car, especially since it cannot be traded in for any other car. it was certainly a scary ride when the car would go out of gear(automatic transmission). please help. *tr.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in STRATHAM, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10293138

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw beetle convertible automatic transmission 2.0 liter engine. when slowing down, automatic transmission jerks from 5th gear down to 3rd gear, severely affecting braking. vw dealership, where purchased the car, and which has provided all regularly scheduled service, advised transmission is sealed, can't replace fluids, can't fix, and that the car needs a new transmission. only 121k highway miles. replacement will cost over $6k. according to edmunds carspace.com this problem is rampant with vw beetles. dangerous situation deserves a recall by vw america. *tr.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TALLASSEE, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10293192

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 1. automatic transmission slips during acceleration. on de-acceleration downshifting the transmission jerks. 2. it happens all the time and is very dangerous if trying to speed up to avoid an accident or pedestrian. 3. currently obtaining estimate to repair vehicle. my vehicle has 80,000 miles and i noticed other owners with similar mileage have the same problem. repair cost of $4,000 to $6,000. *tr.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CORAL SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10293701

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . passenger rear window regulator needs to be replaced. broken. i read that many other vw beetle owners have the same problem and to report my problem here. my car is a 2004 vw new beetle convertible. *tr.Mileage was 86508 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ROSEVILLE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10294089

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 31, 2003.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . bought my vw new. have had problems with jerky shifting from early on. took it to the dealer several times, and they "could not duplicate the problem". they acted like they had never heard of the problem, which has to be a lie considering the number of complaints here. i'm now past the warranty, the car is paid for, and i worry every time i get in it that i'll get stuck in a gear. volkswagen knew the transmissions were bad in these cars and they did nothing about it. *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in EVERETT, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10294145

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 vw beetle convertible. for the last couple of months my car's gears have been acting up, slipping in and out of gear; and in more then 10 cases completely going out of gear and leaving my car in neutral while im driving (in some cases on the freeway). the car jerks when it down shifts, and also jerks when accelerating into certain gears. at first, it was something that happened rarely. now it happens almost every time i drive my car. *tr.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MORENO VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10294443

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 volkswagen new beetle with less than 40,000 miles when the automatic transmission started slipping; now, with less than 60,000 miles, it is slipping constantly, resulting in increased driving danger. according to numerous websites, this appears to be an uncomfortably widespread problem for many owners of new beetles, 2003 - 2005. this will be an expensive fix, requiring a new transmission. *tr.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NEWBURY PARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10296308

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 vw beetle convertible with 80k and a transmission that is jerking and shifting terribly for months, and i feel very unsafe driving it. i've spent too much on this car already, and 7500 to replace a transmission that is a major safety issue is awful. there are many of us out there with problem transmissions with this car. please help! *tr.Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in YUCAIPA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10298312

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . transmission failure ----- i bought a 2004 beetle convertible, it is so cute and i thought it would be a lot of fun. when running cold the car was fine, after warming up, it started jerking and the transmission is slipping. *tr by the way, why transmission is not one of the component in your site? i have to choose unknown/other instead..Mileage was 84518 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VALLEY VILLAGE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10298693

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. whenever he started his vehicle the air bag warning light comes on and off and then remains illuminated. the dealer informed the contact that there were no related recalls and he would be responsible for the repair cost. the air bag light has been on for a month and a half. the failure mileage was 13,000..Mileage was 13000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK21C64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RAYNHAM, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10300464

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i bought a 2004 automatic vw beetle last year from a dealer. the transmission has begun to go into neutral in between shifting, and sometimes locks into 3rd gear until i disconnect the battery. i have read online that almost all the 6 spd. automatic volkswagen cars have this problem at 80,000 mile, mine has 84,000 on it now. i have brought it into the dealer, and they say "there are no engine codes, we can't fix it", but it is a hazard to drive because if you need to accelerate quickly, it will slip into neutral sometimes, and the engine just revs until it finally slams into gear. i have had the transmission serviced, but that has no effect. *tr .Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in AUSTIN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10302034

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . the transmission intermittently has trouble upshifting and downshifting between gears. it jerks, hesitates and then lurches forward. it starts occurring after about 5-10 min drive. it is especially uncontrollable when downshifting. the car slows down, the panel shows downshifted gear, car almost stops, then makes a sharp sudden movement forward. it is especially dangerous at intersections, because of uncontrollable jerks. *tr.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10302227

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 21, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 new beetle convertible w/60,000. miles on it. transmission shifting from a stop, it won't go into proper gears. it jerks really bad after bogging down (not going into gear). i have had several near misses in getting rear-ended. this has been going on & the vw dealer just says they need to diagnose the problem so to start it is $150. & i was told it could need a new transmission; but, i see other posting of similar issues on web sites when i did a search about it. that is where i found this link, i think this is a dangerous & costly issue! i believe it is a recall issue for volkswagen. *tr.Mileage was 59432 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLEASANTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10303241

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . my 2004 vw beetle showed an air bag warning light. i took it to vw under a recall and they fixed the problem for free. 3 months later the light came on again. vw said the car had a bad drivers seat belt buckle. cost would be $ 331.07 plus tax. i still have the air bag warning light on. it stays on constantly. i was under the impression that a bad seat belt was a safety issue and the responsibility of the car company. *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10306739

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . there seems to be a problem with the 2004 vw beetle transmission valve body at around 60,000 miles. we have our 04 vw at a transmission shop and i am being told that this seems to be enough of a problem that vw changed the design from 2004 to 2005. vw does not admit anything and says that the car must be taken to a vw dealership in order that they can address this issue, i do not believe them. *tr.Mileage was 57000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LAWRENCEVILLE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other Review #10307461

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 07, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . 2004 vw beetle convertible both rear window regulator are defective and don't work.Mileage was 61564 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VAN BUREN, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10308039

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . transmission failure in my 2004 vw beetle. began shifting very hard after engine warmed up. it will shift so hard the tires burn rubber on the pavement between 2nd and 3rd. it also randomly shifts between gears at high speeds. *tr.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SOUTH HAVEN, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10308415

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . for the past several months, after driving my 2004 beetle convertible for about 15-20 minutes, my car starts to shift (it feels as if i have been rear ended) and my car is jerked forward. i feel that this is a safety risk to me, my passengers and the vehicles around me. i took my car to the dealer and was informed that it need a new transmission ($7,000). after much thought and several weeks, i moved my vehicle to a local transmission shop. i was informed that the beetle convertibles had a special transmission and that replacing one would be extremely expensive and that i should put in a salvaged transmission. costs between $4000-$5000. this transmission will also have the risk of defection. i voiced my complaint with volkswagen corp. and they would not help me since my power train warranty has expired. i am extremely upset about this. *tr.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10310763

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 14, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . have a 2004 vw beetle with automatic transmission. when the car warms up the transmission sticks for a few seconds and then jerks into gear, causing a dangerous lurch forward. it is my daughters car and she is scared to drive it because she has almost wrecked on a few occasions when this has happened. *tr.Mileage was 96000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SODDY DAISY, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10312353

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 16, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . the rear windows on my vw convertible keep breaking and the dealer wants to charge me $600 for the part that includes the motor and will not sell the regulator separately for $70. this will be the second one broken in less than 1 year. *tr.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VERO BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Frame And Members

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Frame And Members Review #10312353

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 16, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . the rear windows on my vw convertible keep breaking and the dealer wants to charge me $600 for the part that includes the motor and will not sell the regulator separately for $70. this will be the second one broken in less than 1 year. *tr.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VERO BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10317479

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 04, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . my 2004 vw beetle turbo convertible check engine light came on, vehicle then stalled out, smoke came out of engine hood, embers fell below car, smoke continued to poor out of engine hood, flames came out of engine hood, 911 called and fire dept and fire marshall put out fire. i am now waiting to hear from my insurance company. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 88000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MEDFORD, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10320345

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 16, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . at about 35,000 miles my car started slipping with the transmission. it would jerk forward and sometimes get stuck in between 1, 3, and 4th gears. this was not a huge problem at this point and during my regular check ups, vw dealership always said there was no problem detected. 2. the automatic transmission is now failing at 60,000 miles. it has almost caused me several accidents, especially at intersections. people almost rearend me daily. not only is the car jerking forward and backward upon gear shifting, but now it gets stuck period and will not move..the rpm's going all the way to 6-7. the tires spin, the car groans horribly, the gears show up on my dash in brackets. when i had a diagnostic test done at the dealership about four months ago, and i explained in detail the tranny problem, they said nothing was wrong with it. now, i can tell it is almost undrivable at this pt. on my fifteen mile commute home today, i had to pull over seven times because the transmission failed. i could not get out of first gear then it jumped to six. i was stuck in the middle of an intersection at a red light, almost getting backended. this is terrifying. i had a panic attack. i have an appt. tomorrow at the dealership to see what the problem is and how much money this will cost me. my car has always been checked up regularly. *tr.Mileage was 61500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CLEARWATER, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10320345

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 16, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . at about 35,000 miles my car started slipping with the transmission. it would jerk forward and sometimes get stuck in between 1, 3, and 4th gears. this was not a huge problem at this point and during my regular check ups, vw dealership always said there was no problem detected. 2. the automatic transmission is now failing at 60,000 miles. it has almost caused me several accidents, especially at intersections. people almost rearend me daily. not only is the car jerking forward and backward upon gear shifting, but now it gets stuck period and will not move..the rpm's going all the way to 6-7. the tires spin, the car groans horribly, the gears show up on my dash in brackets. when i had a diagnostic test done at the dealership about four months ago, and i explained in detail the tranny problem, they said nothing was wrong with it. now, i can tell it is almost undrivable at this pt. on my fifteen mile commute home today, i had to pull over seven times because the transmission failed. i could not get out of first gear then it jumped to six. i was stuck in the middle of an intersection at a red light, almost getting backended. this is terrifying. i had a panic attack. i have an appt. tomorrow at the dealership to see what the problem is and how much money this will cost me. my car has always been checked up regularly. *tr.Mileage was 61500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CLEARWATER, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10322284

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw beetle downshifts from higher gear down to 2nd gear without reason or warning. twice i was traveling at 40 mph and the 3rd time happened on interstate 26 at 60 mph. very dangerous. each time the car had to be towed. when the car cooled down, it could be driven 8-10 miles with no problem and then it would downshift again. this car has been at the auto repair shop for 8 months. vw will not acknowledge the problem. .Mileage was 58010 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ARDEN, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other Review #10322467

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 17, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . driver side rear window glass does not function properly, it is will not go up or down by using the auto glass operator.Mileage was 39200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other Review #10322739

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 29, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . i purchased 2004 vw beetle 7 months ago. about a week after purchase, the car began jumping, jerking, and surging. on three different occasions, the car stalled on the roadway, twice on the interstate. the car was barely driven due to uncertainty with what the problem was. while driving on the interstate today (75 mph), the vehicle switched out of gear. i immediately lost ability to drive. i was barely able to get it off the highway before someone crashed into me. i had it towed to another vw dealership and just today found out the mechatronics control module needs to be replaced. something needs to be done asap before someone gets killed! *cn.Mileage was 104369 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in JOHNSTOWN, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10322743

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 volkswagen beetle convertible and have had numerous problems with the transmission jerking and shifting hard. the car has 55,000 miles, and the dealership cant tell me nothing only that i need a new transmission for around $7000. i have done research and talked with a lot of people with the very same issues. *cn.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SHEFFIELD, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10323765

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2004 volkswagen new beetle [xxx] air bag light has came on twice and volkswagen service department advises anytime the air bag light comes on it is a safety hazard. i have had to replace the drive & passenger seat belt latch to make the air bag light go off at a cost of $600.32. if this is a safety issue, why is there not a recall? *tr.Mileage was 89177 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK21C94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LOGANVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Review #10323765

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2004 volkswagen new beetle [xxx] air bag light has came on twice and volkswagen service department advises anytime the air bag light comes on it is a safety hazard. i have had to replace the drive & passenger seat belt latch to make the air bag light go off at a cost of $600.32. if this is a safety issue, why is there not a recall? *tr.Mileage was 89177 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK21C94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LOGANVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10325074

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . problems with transmission/shifting problems. everytime the car shifts into a gear, its very rough and infact will jerk very hard. this started every once in a while and began happening more regular as a month or so went on. now it will stick in 3rd gear and just stay there. we can stop at a redlight, and it will remain in 3rd gear, then drive from the redlight with the car starting in 3rd gear! this is a safety issue, because the car will stick when shifting almost everytime and you could push the gas but only the rpms will go up..nothing else. this could cause me to be rear ended or hit from the side when turning left. i have had many close calls due to this issue! i have children, and the car is not safe to drive anymore. i have priced what would fix this, and its not only that i can not afford it, but the solution to the problem is only temporary! i have seen many, many people have the same issues with the same car, and they have spent countless dollars on a problem that still persists. this past saturday my family was driving and the car stuck in gear going 45 mph, which caused the car to descend in speed, giving the people behind us hardly no time to realize what was happening. we were very very close to an accident. to add to this problem i have had an airbag sensor come on the dash about 2 months ago and will not go off. i had this looked at because it was a safety recall, but the vw dealer told me that my car was no one of the vins, but looked as if it had the same problem! this is serious! they said they could fix it, for a very high amount, but if it was defective that i could be bringing it back in for repair! this is not acceptable!!! we are talking about life or death in a crash! *tr.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KEY WEST, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Review #10325074

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . problems with transmission/shifting problems. everytime the car shifts into a gear, its very rough and infact will jerk very hard. this started every once in a while and began happening more regular as a month or so went on. now it will stick in 3rd gear and just stay there. we can stop at a redlight, and it will remain in 3rd gear, then drive from the redlight with the car starting in 3rd gear! this is a safety issue, because the car will stick when shifting almost everytime and you could push the gas but only the rpms will go up..nothing else. this could cause me to be rear ended or hit from the side when turning left. i have had many close calls due to this issue! i have children, and the car is not safe to drive anymore. i have priced what would fix this, and its not only that i can not afford it, but the solution to the problem is only temporary! i have seen many, many people have the same issues with the same car, and they have spent countless dollars on a problem that still persists. this past saturday my family was driving and the car stuck in gear going 45 mph, which caused the car to descend in speed, giving the people behind us hardly no time to realize what was happening. we were very very close to an accident. to add to this problem i have had an airbag sensor come on the dash about 2 months ago and will not go off. i had this looked at because it was a safety recall, but the vw dealer told me that my car was no one of the vins, but looked as if it had the same problem! this is serious! they said they could fix it, for a very high amount, but if it was defective that i could be bringing it back in for repair! this is not acceptable!!! we are talking about life or death in a crash! *tr.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KEY WEST, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10325132

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw beetle downshifts without reason. this has happened in city traffic two times. the last time the car was driven, because it is not safe to drive, it downshifted from 6th gear to 2nd gear while being driven on the interstate. *tr.Mileage was 58600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ARDEN, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10325753

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 08, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the problem is regarding my 2004 vw beetle - transmission. i needed to replace the transmission on my vw at 86,000 miles with no help from vw...the car was running very hard, it would stay in 2 or 3rd gear (though an automatic) and then would go into "neutral"....this happened while driving on highway 95 with high speed traffic. the car was checked by a vw dealer and then tried a few things, but couldn't figure it out...then finally said it needed a new transmission - $6500 without labor! i then brought it to a local aamco and then confirmed the need for a transmission(for a lot less) and they also needed to rebuilt some other parts that were faulty. this is definitely a design issue for vw but they refuse to acknowledge it. this should be a recall and a refund for those of us who have already spent the money. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in STRATHAM, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10326463

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . about 6 months ago my driver side window front window shattered as i was driving in my 2004 vw beetle convertible. luckily i only received a few small puncture wounds from the glass falling on me. a few weeks ago my rear window quit working. then a couple of days ago my passenger side front window shattered. my car was just sitting in the parking lot with no other cars around. when are they going to recall these windows? i feel very lucky that there was no one in the car when the window shattered the second time, but really? how common is it for a car to have 2 windows shatter and another broken regulator in 6 months? this is obviously a problem vw needs to address. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MADISON, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10326743

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i also have the very common problem with the transmission in my 2004 convertible vw beetle. every time i downshift there's an extremely hard jerk. there should be a recall. there are many many others out there with this same problem! *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RACINE, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10326801

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . under normal use and regular maintenance the automatic transmission shifts hard up and down the gears. it does this under both light and heavy acceleration. searching your website i see over 20 complaints on this very issue yet, i see no investigation or recalls listed. my local vw dealership says this will cost me around 7000.00 to replace the transmission, just from calling in and describing the problem. the danger come from unexpected jerks and lags in acceleration. you can not depend on the car to operate normally making it dangerous to make left hand turns and use in heavy traffic. this started off slowly, occurring randomly and now seems to occur no matter how far you drive or how warm the car is. *tr.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y15M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SHERWOOD, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10328153

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 vw beetle convertible with 71314 miles. the transmission is acting up. i went to the dealer and they said it needs a new one. they want $4500 to $6000 for a transmission. they also said that is not recommended to buy a used one since they all have the same problem. i asked to the guy who was helping me after 3 hours with him; if the transmission on these cars were that bad? he said ¿yes they are¿. that was better to sell it and get another year. it was the same for all the transmissions (triptronic) for vw and audi. vw knows the transmission is bad on these cars and all the ones that carry this transmission. even if they fix it there is no warranty that is going to last because the original problem is not fixed. i've been doing a lot of research and you will find that the transmission is supposed to be maintenance free. well, that is not true. the problem is that these transmissions are going bad around 30k, 40k, 50k. the problem is due to the valve body overheating. the ducts for the cooling inside the transmission are not big enough which cause the valve body to get hot and it start bending making the hold car to shake, hit inside, it feels very hard and rough. dealers know that the problem doesn't happen immediately it can take 30min to 2 hour for the car to act up. they take advantage and sell you the car anyway because the car is sold as is and there is no warranty. there is no real way to fix this transmission only to put a different one. no the same with the upgrade. that is what they do. they sell you one with another valve body kit and new software for $6000. however that is not enough. you will find that after sometime a lot of people have reported the transmission failed again. there is thousand of complains about the same problem. can the government do something? the transmission can fail at any time while driving and can cause the driver to lose control in an emergency situation which can result in an injury or even death. again death. *tr.Mileage was 71314 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in APOPKA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10328880

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 29, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . my 2004 vw conv. beetle recently had to be smogged for the first time,requested by the dmv. i have submitted all dmv fees but was unable to send a smog certificate because the car will not pass smog test due to the check engine light being on. i have had my car smogged two separate times only to be told my catalytic converter needed to be replaced, and my engine light was on. i was told i can only buy a catalytic converter from a vw dealer only for approximately $1000.00 vw america agreed to extend my emissions control systems warranty for a catalytic converter replacement to 10 years or 120,000 miles. i took it into a v w dealer to have it fixed & replaced but was unable to because the mechanic refused to replace the converter because his diagnosis supposedly found troubles with the transmission to be the problem, and he states that all prior diagnosis are incorrect and that the catalytic converter is testing normal. this diagnosis cost me a fee of 110.00 because they found there to be no problem with the cat. conv, and the fee was charged due to them finding a separate problem. mean while the check engine light is still coming on and the car is running terrible, i am told i have no hope of receiving any extended warranty help from vw , and not to mention there has already been a recall on my transmission back in 2007 which already required major replacements and repairs ,now only 3 years latter and here i am once again with major transmission trouble with no warranty. i find it very hard to believe this year of car is suppose to go through two transmissions in only six years. i also find it hard to believe two prior smog stations and there machines could be wrong about there diagnosis and found there to only be catalytic converter problem and mil light on. the bottom line is i cant get my tags from dmv because the check engine light is on due to emissions(functional) failing. and my car hardly runs. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LYNWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10329048

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i am the owner of a 2004 vw beetle convertible and my car has just hit 75,000 miles. a few weeks ago i noticed that when my car would go in or out of 3rd gear, it would jerk. at one point i was stopped at a light and when i went to accelerate it made a huge lurch and sputtered before going forward. i've also had issues shifting from reverse to drive. i took it into the vw dealership yesterday as i received a notification in the mail that i may have a faulty catalytic converter. i spoke with the dealership this afternoon and they are saying i need a new transmission. at only 75,000 miles? i looked this issue up online and have discovered hundreds of people are having the same issue. some have even had this issue appear at 10,000 miles. from what i've read, most have replaced the transmission only to have it fail again. this sounds like a major defect and am wondering if this shouldn't fall under a recall. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN PEDRO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10330346

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 18, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle convertible. while driving at 20 mph, the contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would hesitate before moving forward. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced needed by the dealership. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 54,000. the current mileage was approximately 55,000. .Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TIDIRON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #10331467

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . i have a 2004 volkswagen beetle purchased in 2008. i'm putting in this complaint along with thousand of other vw beetle owners. the problem is the 5 speed transmission. it jerks real hard when down shifting and then again when coming to a complete stop. now it's to the point where it won't pull at all. i have tried to call vw of america to see if there were any recalls on this problem but no will return my calls so i went on edmunds.com and realized there are many people with the same problem with the car and vw. i also called vw credit who i still owe for this car they told me they couldn't do anything about this, and to call vw of america. my question is what am i to do with a vehicle that i can't drive and i owe $9,000 on. that has a transmission that they are telling me i going to cost $6,000 to replace. please! is there anyone who can help my situation ? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WYLIE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10331467

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 volkswagen beetle purchased in 2008. i'm putting in this complaint along with thousand of other vw beetle owners. the problem is the 5 speed transmission. it jerks real hard when down shifting and then again when coming to a complete stop. now it's to the point where it won't pull at all. i have tried to call vw of america to see if there were any recalls on this problem but no will return my calls so i went on edmunds.com and realized there are many people with the same problem with the car and vw. i also called vw credit who i still owe for this car they told me they couldn't do anything about this, and to call vw of america. my question is what am i to do with a vehicle that i can't drive and i owe $9,000 on. that has a transmission that they are telling me i going to cost $6,000 to replace. please! is there anyone who can help my situation ? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WYLIE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10331470

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 16, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . six speed auto trans began slamming downshifting and slipping up at around 75k. car hung in neutral 3 times on a 20 minute commute nearly causing near rear end collisions as it was necessary to pull off road to stop and restart car. blogs are filled with many others with the same scary problem. vw denies. repair bill $5000. *tr.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10331578

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 28, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . the transmission in my 2004 volkswagen beetle convertible is defective. it slams into gear from 2 to 3 and i have been told to fix the problem will cost approximately $6000. also the rear window will not roll up and the tail light on the driver's side has gone out therefore creating turn signal problems. i have checked on line and these problems seem to be an issue for other owners of this vehicle and other years. i also have had the waterpump go out which also seems to be an issue. *tr.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PASO ROBLES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10332279

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i bought my daughter a 2004 beetle it has begun shifting hard 1st thru 3rd both up and down shifting. i've had it at the dealer 3 times and am getting the same run around. there's no way vw isn't aware of this issue, i called vw america to complain about the dealership but got nowhere. i'm fed up and tired of being screwed, the car only had 65k miles and i first took it in with 58k miles on it. today they say i needed a new transmission at a cost of $6500.00 and is not covered by the warranty so i 'd have to fork over out of my pocket. looking on the internet there are over 100 people posting the same problem. *tr.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MORENO VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10332642

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 23, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that the vehicle jerked she drove and especially when she was slowing down. the vehicle had previously been taken to an authorized dealership for a transmission recall remedy in april 2007 for this failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealership again and was advised the transmission had failed. the contact called the manufacturer and they advised since the recall remedy was already performed, there was nothing they could do. the failure mileage was approximately 82,000. the current mileage was approximately 83,000. .Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LINWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10332700

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . my wife owns a 2004 vw new beetle convertible with power windows! the vehicle has only 40k on the odom. but the rear windows have had to be repairs multiple times! there are several tsb's on this issue posted by vw. they will not cover the cost of repairs and this is a concern! i am having the repairs completed again for the 4th time at a cost of $500.00 total ridiculous!! *tr.Mileage was 40129 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FORT COLLINS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10333828

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . rear window regulator defect window will not go up or down. *tr.Mileage was 41000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VERNON, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Instrument Panel

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Instrument Panel Review #10335427

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle convertible. the contact stated that the instrument cluster and obd devise failed. the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle because all the gauges on the instrument panel were disabled. the vehicle was taken to another dealership where the contact was informed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. the current mileage was approximately 77,000. .Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10335458

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . a few months ago, my 2004 vw beetle conv started experiencing erratic transmission shifting-it would "clunk" into 1st/2nd/3rd gears, sometimes to the point of "screeching" off and almost laying rubber. this happens after engine is warm--after getting off a freeway or driving for a few miles. after several trips to my mechanic, and hundreds of dollars trying to fix problem, i have been told that this is a recurring problem with the vw new beetle after 60,000 miles and that the only fix is a new valve and electronic transmission costing from $4000 to $7000. this info is from my trusted mechanic of over 30 years. vw will not admit to any engineering flaws and will not pay to fix vehicle. it does this in heavy traffic, at stoplights and intersections and has nearly caused accidents. please advise if i have any recourse with vw to get this fixed at their expense. *tr.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10339572

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle convertible. the contact stated while traveling at 5 mph, the vehicle began jerking forward and hesitating to shift into gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the valve would need to be replaced. the vehicle was then taken to a local repair facility where the valve was replaced. there were no prior warnings of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. .Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLESANTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10339614

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i strongly feel that we owners should not have to pay for replacing an expensive transmission which obviously has a recognizable "pre-existing condition" that could very well cause a serious accident. my 2004 beetle convertible 6-speed automatic turbo began shifting gears roughly, jerking and slipping on upshifting and downshifting a few months ago at 52k miles. only after warming up. sound familiar? yes, my transmission is going out and needs to be replaced for $6000, according to the dealer and a private auto trans shop. i'm the original owner and the car has always been serviced on time by the same dealer. never abused. since many people are reporting these exact same symptoms, and since it might lead to an abrupt gear failure while driving, i strongly recommend the nhtsa investigate. web searches reveal the problem to be across model years. wear & tear? no, i live in a small town in no.cal. and drive mostly freeway miles in light traffic with few gear changes. please investigate. *tr.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ROSS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10340314

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2004 vw turbo beetle--after last two dealer servicing the car dies on turns--dash lights come on, no power steering. car regains power in @ 2 seconds. a definite safety concern. the dealer and vw america want to start replacing parts and see what works at my expense. have been without my car for three weeks. *tr.Mileage was 50 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10340546

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . rear windows regulators are out of order. it seems to happen quite often on these cars. *tr.Mileage was 40000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NOUMEA, 00. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10341417

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . vw beetle, air bag light continues to malfunction for my 2004 model. i've taken the car for repair for at least 4-times in the past 4-years. i believe the initial recall # 03v3s6000 was never corrected and company is not concerned in fixing it ever. *tr.Mileage was 74620 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10342740

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have been experiencing numerous problems with my transmission slipping and jerking on hi ways and stop and go traffic. my vehicle mileage was approx 68,000 miles at the time. i have had a few incidents where the car did not move on the freeway since the transmission was slipping. this problems occurs everyday after the car is ran for around 5 miles. my vw is a 2004 vw beetle. i took the vehicle into vw thinking it was due for an adjustment or an oil change. i was given recommendations that the oil may needed to be topped off or the computer may needed to be checked. i was told that for 120.00 i could have the car diagnosed. i took the car into the dealer and was told to come back in a few hours. after calling back i was told that the car was cooling off and that the dealer was going to top off the oil for 40 dollars more. i paid a total of 160.00 and than was told that i would possibly need to buy a new transmission for 7,000 dollars. the service rep said i could purchase a part for 2,000 dollars and see if that would fix the problem but he already has 5 transmissions he is currently working on that need to be replaced. i felt that the service department new this was not going to help but saw the opportunity to take advantage of me since i was not familiar with this issue. i than checked the blogs for vw transmission and to my surprise found 240+ reasons why i was not alone on this issue. please read the complaints of other consumers that are having the same problems. these people are our neighbors and friends who can not afford to spend their money on this kind of problem. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@@.f124d77/0 please help us in resolving this issue. as on blogger said, we didn't buy a vw so we could pay expensive maintenance cost. thanks for your time. god bless http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@@.f124d77/0. *tr.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ONTARIO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10343484

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . the driver's side rear window regulator failed on my 2004 new beetle convertible today. after doing some research, this appears to be a very common problem but has yet caused a recall for defect parts from volkswagen of america. *tr.Mileage was 60000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in STILLWATER, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Review #10343502

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle gls. the contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle began abnormally jerking while switching gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the engine was repaired. the failure recurred within one month. the dealer then replaced the transmission gear box. shortly after, the headlights and tail lights failed which were also repaired by the dealer. on a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. .Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HENDERSON, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10343502

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle gls. the contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle began abnormally jerking while switching gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the engine was repaired. the failure recurred within one month. the dealer then replaced the transmission gear box. shortly after, the headlights and tail lights failed which were also repaired by the dealer. on a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. .Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HENDERSON, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10343502

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle gls. the contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle began abnormally jerking while switching gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the engine was repaired. the failure recurred within one month. the dealer then replaced the transmission gear box. shortly after, the headlights and tail lights failed which were also repaired by the dealer. on a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. .Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HENDERSON, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10343890

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 21, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . vw new beetle with transmission issues that are dangerous. it will jump unexpectedly and at one point i actually rear ended another vehicle from the uncontrollable transmission issues. it will also hesitate in an intersection making for a hazardous situation. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 74000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FAIRFIELD, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10343977

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . 2004 vw new beetle airbag sensor light remains on. sensor was replaced in nov. 2004, sept. 2006 and march 2007. vw says the vehicle is not under the recall # 08v178000. dealership says they won't do anything until vw approves it and dealership wants us to pay for *another* evaluation. light has been on for 1 year, had it evaluated july 2009. current mileage is 80,000. mileage when light came on was 71,000. *tr.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWGK31C64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HAMPSTEAD, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10343977

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . 2004 vw new beetle airbag sensor light remains on. sensor was replaced in nov. 2004, sept. 2006 and march 2007. vw says the vehicle is not under the recall # 08v178000. dealership says they won't do anything until vw approves it and dealership wants us to pay for *another* evaluation. light has been on for 1 year, had it evaluated july 2009. current mileage is 80,000. mileage when light came on was 71,000. *tr.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWGK31C64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HAMPSTEAD, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10344572

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . transmission failed. *tr.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HOWELL, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10344575

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . air bag light continuously on since car was new despite numerous repairs *tr.Mileage was 10 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HOWELL, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10346363

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i own a 2004 vw new beetle and the transmission seems to be going bad. it is a sealed system so no one has tampered with it. at times, the vehicle will jerk very hard when trying to downshift from a higher speed to a lower speed (especially when trying to stop). at times, it will not shift up when trying to go from a lower speed to a higher speed, thereby causing a jerking in the vehicle. the people riding in the vehicle are also being jerked forward and backward as in a whiplash motion. there have been several people with a volkswagen new beetle that claim to have the same problem. there is a website where people have complained/blogged about their problems and vw is claiming no linkage to any of the effected vehicles. can you assist in this matter or tell me where i can go to obtain assistance? *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FAIRFIELD, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10346756

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . rear window regulator issue with 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. after reading hundreds of blog complaints online in regards to the issue of the rear window regulators defaulting on these vehicles mine has also become inoperable. there needs to be a recall. *tr.Mileage was 73200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ANTIOCH, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10346793

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 02, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . my transmission slams between 2nd and 3rd gear to fix it either need a new valve body or a new transmission. *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in OVIEDO, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate Review #10347590

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE . 2004 volkswagen new beetle hatchback intermittently loses power. i was in stop and go traffic on the freeway when it lost power. it has happened before when traveling 60 mph on freeway. i brought car to dealership explained the near stall that happened that morning and previous experiences when moving at high speeds. they did diagnostic tests and said there was nothing wrong. called independent vw shop and they were aware of this problem with this model and had reported it to vw and have received no response. there is no fix. the problem is difficult to replicate and when it is replicated the mechanics cannot identify the cause. sitting on the freeway with no power is frightening and could prove fatal. *tr.Mileage was 51000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHMOND, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10347983

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 07, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . have had transmission issues with my 2004 new beetle. on 5/12/10, i started having problems with my transmission took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated it was a faulty "turbo recirculation valve" and replaced the part (picked up same day-$250). on 5/18/10, i told them i was still having the same problem with the transmission where the rpms goes up but the speed of the car does not move..close to redline. this time the dealer told me the transmission was bad and had to be replaced (picked up on 5/25/10-$4,269). when i received the car i told them the car still did not perform like it should. on 5/26/10, i took the car back to the dealer and now they tell me the transmission controller unit and circuit was faulty and had to be replaced...this time it took a while (picked car up on 6/29/10 - $1,888). around the week of july 9th i called the dealer and told them the car still felt it was slipping at time when the weather was hot and i had been driving in it. on, 7/14/10 i took the car in again to dealer and they had it for a day...now they told me they could not recreate the problem so i picked up the car on 7/15/10...no cost this time. they may have made a few tweaks as the car lasted till now 8/07/10 where i had to leave my car at a local post office after driving home from work in a 105 degree heat in texas (i drove about 37 miles). it is just as i suspected i was able to ask my brother to take me to the car in the evening and was able to drive it home. i left a message for the dealership in the afternoon when i had the problems. thank you for your assistance in this matter to not defraud the consumer by selling them defective vehicles/parts. *tr.Mileage was 66642 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FRISCO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10348687

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . purchased a 2004 vw beetle convertible 2 days ago. drove it home, drove it to and from work (for one day), today the check engine light comes on. took it to the garage and they tell me the transmission needs to be replaced for $6500. the car only has 57,000 miles on it. this is insane. i have a 3 year old and this car could and probably will leave us stranded on the side of the road. *tr.Mileage was 57761 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FARMVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10348823

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw convertible beetle needs the valve body replaced. car only has 61,900 miles on it. rear windows both have broken air bag switch needs to be replaced. *tr.Mileage was 61900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VALENCIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10348823

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . 2004 vw convertible beetle needs the valve body replaced. car only has 61,900 miles on it. rear windows both have broken air bag switch needs to be replaced. *tr.Mileage was 61900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VALENCIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10348823

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . 2004 vw convertible beetle needs the valve body replaced. car only has 61,900 miles on it. rear windows both have broken air bag switch needs to be replaced. *tr.Mileage was 61900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VALENCIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10349727

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . my 2004 vw beetle at 44,000 miles had to have the automatic transmission replaced, i allowed the vw dealer to do all the work.. the problem that occurs is it jerks and won't shift gears when on the freeway or in other dangerous situations. over a year later at 54,000 miles my same car is now doing the same thing on the freeway. this is extremely dangerous and occurring on a so-called "brand new" transmission vw claims to have put in. my parts warranty from a year ago recently expired. a car should not have two automatic transmissions under 54,000 miles! i found several message boards full of the same complaint, same problem in the beetles from this time period. the transmission jerks on people when they are driving down a highway or road. there are hundreds of these complaints online. i am filing mine with you in hopes you will start investigating these complaints before someone gets killed driving from them. *tr.Mileage was 44646 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in STUDIO CITY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10350078

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that when shifting from park to drive, the vehicle would hesitate and stall. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that the transmission would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 96,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 96000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ORLANDO, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10351119

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 03, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . i bought a used 2004 new beetle convertible and lowered the back window and would not raise again was told the back window regulator went out and is costing me 1200.00. not covered under extended warranty or by volkswagon. i am finding out this was a big problem with these cars after the fact. *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TALLAHASSEE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10351667

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . my left front headlamp failed while driving. i thought it would be just a bulb. i went to pull the bulb and the headlamp harness was melted and fused. i contacted the local vw dealer and they claimed this can happen and i would have to replace the entire assembly. this is a $400.00 repair. why does the harness melt , this is a fire hazard under the hood. plus what if this happens to both headlights at the same time ?? *tr.Mileage was 78563 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BURBANK, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Review #10351667

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . my left front headlamp failed while driving. i thought it would be just a bulb. i went to pull the bulb and the headlamp harness was melted and fused. i contacted the local vw dealer and they claimed this can happen and i would have to replace the entire assembly. this is a $400.00 repair. why does the harness melt , this is a fire hazard under the hood. plus what if this happens to both headlights at the same time ?? *tr.Mileage was 78563 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BURBANK, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10351669

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 14, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . my 2004 vw new beetle convertible with triptonic transmission, only 53,800 miles, lurches in the lower gears after the car warms up in about 10 minutes. the car will not shift smoothly between the lower gears and often revs up to 5000 rpm before it "clunks" into higher gear. the car will not accelerate properly, left turns into oncoming traffic are dangerous. the car may decide to shift into neutral rather than lurch into gear. after stopping at traffic lights, i am often tailgated because the car will not get up to speed quickly. luckily i have not been rear-ended as some others have. the vw dealer mechanic would like to replace the transmission at a cost to me of $6800. a transmission should not fail at only 53,800 miles unless there is a major design defect. there are hundreds of complaints in various car forums, in particular http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com where there are more posts about transmission problems for the new beetle than anything except maintenance. my research has learned that the first generation of vw¿s double clutch transmissions had a chronic weak point. they combine a wet clutch (as in traditional automatic) and a gear part (as in traditional manual transmission), however both are lubricated out of same oil sump. the gear part causes the oil to be more contaminated with wear particles (vs. traditional automatic transmission). the contaminated oil is used also in the valve body and the wet clutch, and these wear particles can deteriorate the performance of the wet clutch (clutch material, resulting in slippage, or clutch and gear change hydraulic controls, resulting in defective shift strategies). once that happens, damage is usually irreversible. vw changed the oil service recommendation from "fill for life" or 100,000 miles to 40,000 miles. even at this reduced amount, they clearly still had a problem. they probably modified the design since but have not admitted it. vw has not been ethical in their handling of this design defect. *tr.Mileage was 53800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Latches/locks/linkages Review #10351710

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . i have a 2004 vw bug with 51,000 miles . the car started jerking so hard its almost caused several accidents to me and others ! vw says it needs a new 7000 dollar transmission! they wont admit the problem is of epic proportions with this model . it's all over the internet. my car has also had the window motor go out and many parts just fall off such as seatbelt latch cover. these cars should be recalled for safety!please help me get vw to fix this problem! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Service Brakes, Air

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Service Brakes, Air Review #10351710

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR . i have a 2004 vw bug with 51,000 miles . the car started jerking so hard its almost caused several accidents to me and others ! vw says it needs a new 7000 dollar transmission! they wont admit the problem is of epic proportions with this model . it's all over the internet. my car has also had the window motor go out and many parts just fall off such as seatbelt latch cover. these cars should be recalled for safety!please help me get vw to fix this problem! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10351710

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i have a 2004 vw bug with 51,000 miles . the car started jerking so hard its almost caused several accidents to me and others ! vw says it needs a new 7000 dollar transmission! they wont admit the problem is of epic proportions with this model . it's all over the internet. my car has also had the window motor go out and many parts just fall off such as seatbelt latch cover. these cars should be recalled for safety!please help me get vw to fix this problem! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10351710

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 vw bug with 51,000 miles . the car started jerking so hard its almost caused several accidents to me and others ! vw says it needs a new 7000 dollar transmission! they wont admit the problem is of epic proportions with this model . it's all over the internet. my car has also had the window motor go out and many parts just fall off such as seatbelt latch cover. these cars should be recalled for safety!please help me get vw to fix this problem! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Review #10351762

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the front window motors failed and were replaced at her expense. the seat belts latches had also failed. in addition, the transmission would intermittently jerk violently when attempting to up shift from second to third gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. .Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10351762

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the front window motors failed and were replaced at her expense. the seat belts latches had also failed. in addition, the transmission would intermittently jerk violently when attempting to up shift from second to third gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. .Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Manual Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Manual Transmission Review #10351762

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the front window motors failed and were replaced at her expense. the seat belts latches had also failed. in addition, the transmission would intermittently jerk violently when attempting to up shift from second to third gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. .Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TULSA, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10352136

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 07, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 vw convertible beetle that i have had less than 2 years. obviously i bought it used. i have taken it to the vw dealer for a recall on the airbag, drove it 5 days and light came on again. at the same time that light came back on the check engine light came on & had to replace an 0-2 sensor. drove it another appx. 8 mo. & had to replace the water pump. the last few mo. have been having difficulty with the transmission, it all started with it not shifting out of 3rd gear after stopping. i would have to pull to the side of the road, turn off the engine and sit and wait for at least 15 minutes, start it up and continue on my way. this is really difficult in traffic on the interstate and dangerous!! it also began to shift very hard from 2nd, to 3rd and 4th. it jerks so hard i'm amazed i don't have whiplash! anyway, i took it to the mechanic and it needs a new $6000 transmission. i really believe that vw should be responsible for replacing faulty parts. obviously, this is an issue that they refuse to acknowledge and a dangerous safety issue. one last thing is that both my rear windows seem to be sticking, i'm afraid to roll them down. i'm not driving it now anyway, it can't safely be driven. i would appreciate your doing something about these issues. we bought the car with early withdrawal retirement money, because we needed a reliable car. now it just sits! thank you *tr.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in COTTONTOWN, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10352374

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . vw 2004 new beetle convertible rear window inoperable. the rear window regulator fails and vw will not repair under the extended 7 year window warranty. i had both door windows replaced under the extended warranty. the driver rear window regulator was replaced under warranty. but the passenger rear window didn't fail under the car's warranty. however, vw has an extended 7 year warranty that they implemented only for the front regulators (why were the rear window regulators excluded? it is clear they fail just like the front ones do). the extended warranty should cover all window regulators as all of them have failed on my car and many others. *tr.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FAIRLAWN, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Frame And Members

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Frame And Members Review #10352374

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . vw 2004 new beetle convertible rear window inoperable. the rear window regulator fails and vw will not repair under the extended 7 year window warranty. i had both door windows replaced under the extended warranty. the driver rear window regulator was replaced under warranty. but the passenger rear window didn't fail under the car's warranty. however, vw has an extended 7 year warranty that they implemented only for the front regulators (why were the rear window regulators excluded? it is clear they fail just like the front ones do). the extended warranty should cover all window regulators as all of them have failed on my car and many others. *tr.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FAIRLAWN, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10352415

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . power window regulators fail on 2004 vw beetle conertible rear windows. i have replaced 2 of tm so far in 50,000 miles. the first one was $375 for the parts only and now they have decided to increase that price to $672! it is absolutely ridiculous that they charge that much for a faulty part and the new ones are no better. if i pay the dealership to install it, it is at least $1,200. something needs to be done! *tr.Mileage was 49000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ACWORTH, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10353743

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 23, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . transmission has mechanical problems, wont shift smoothly from 1st to 2nd initially, then when in traffic the transmission kicks in like i was rear-ended causing my head to snap. i cannot make it through the intersection without the vehicle not shifting into gear causing a delay driving through an intersection. i almost have been rear-ended many times because of this. i had the transmission flushed and fluid replaced but to no avail. this is very alarming because i never know when the transmission is not going to shift, the rpms rev to 6 and 7 before the shift takes place. there have been times when i have been driving on the freeway when the transmission has suddenly revved into the 7 and 8. also the airbag light came on, the recall covered the defect in 2008 but, the light came back on and is not covered unless i get a diagnostic from the dealership which they want me to pay 150.00 then they will consider on a case bases. *tr.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10353812

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . i have a 2004 vw beetle convertible 2.0l gls and both front window regulators are broken at the same time. i pulled one of the doors apart to see what was broken and it is a plastic piece that holds the motor to the regulator. there is no reason for this part to break and especially for both sides to break about the same time. the plastic part that is needed is not sold separate, the whole window regulator assembly has to be purchased, so to fix the windows will cost a lot of money. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RIVERSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10353993

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw new beetle with dsg transmission. car drops into limp mode. happened on expressway resulting in low speed to get to median. happens when pulling away from intersection and goes into neutral. car will not move until engine is stopped and restarted. above issues happened 4 times over a 3 day period. not safe to drive. dsg transmission with the mechatronics unit is rare in 04 beetles. not included in factory recalls of 07 and up. had mechatronics unit replaced for $2250.00 my expense. 80,000 miles on car. 07 and up have warranty extension to 100,000 miles. 04 not included because of low frequency of event. low frequency because not many around. car is dangerous and should be covered by warranty same as o7 vw & audi cars. *tr.Mileage was 83445 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KERNERSVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10355052

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 beetle convertible w/ 85k miles and the transmission began "clunking" about 3 months ago. i was told i will need a new transmission costing more than $4000. i came to this site and saw time and time again the exact same problem other owners are having. many have researched further and it appears to be an obvious defect. this is a safety issue and should be a formal recall. *tr.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in GLEN ALLEN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Manual Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Manual Transmission Review #10355225

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle. the contact was traveling 45 mph uphill when the vehicle exhibited an unusual increase in engine rpms. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the fly wheel and clutch were replaced. the current and failure mileage was 37,000. updated 12/15/10. *lj updated 12/27/10.Mileage was 37000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in GREENLAWN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10355406

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . drive train on 2004 vw new beetle convertible, vehicle will not down shift when stopped unless vehicle is turned off, then when put in gear jumps forward. sealed transmission, dealer said it happens a lot but vw of america will do nothing to fix. *tr.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PALM BAY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10355409

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 16, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have been having a problem with my 2004 volkswagen beetle transmission. it has been intermittently jerking and stalling. i was driving slowly through a doctor's office parking lot very mindful of pedestrians when the car unexpectedly jerked forward and i nearly hit a pedestrian. it happened again at a cross walk where i was slowing down to stop but before i did stop the car downshifted abruptly and had i not had a firm grip on the break i would have hit children in the cross walk. i have been unable to drive my car because it is not safe and volkswagen will not address the problem even though there are hundreds of pages online of similar cases. it is just a matter of time before vw transmissions are the cause of a serious injury if it has not already happened. very frightening and very expensive to fix. *tr.Mileage was 76000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BENICIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10356166

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i own a 2004 vw new beetle, gls 2.0 automatic, with 56,000 miles on it. i was making a quick trip down the street at around 30mph when my gears suddenly started slipping, causing my rpm to shoot dangerously high and my car to slow down. the next day i drove the car under 30mph to work (1.5 miles away) and the problem persisted. the only way i could drive safely was to let off of the gas every time the gear changed and slipped. i then took the car to a transmission repair shop and was told that the transmission needs to be rebuilt. the gentleman i spoke with at the shop said he had seen a lot of vw beetles coming in with the same problem, all under 100k miles. unfortunately i do not have $4,000 to replace the transmission on my car and am now left without transportation indefinitely. i am extremely angered by the fact that this would happen to a car at only 56,000 miles. *tr.Mileage was 56148 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10356344

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw beetle transmission failure at 77k miles. transmission needs to be replaced/rebuilt at a cost of $4,500. *tr.Mileage was 77250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VALLEY VILLAGE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10356822

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle. the automatic transmission would not shift properly and it began clanking, jerking and sometime it failed to shift into gear. the vehicle was driven to a transmission shop where she was told that it was the valve body that needed to be replaced. the vehicle should not be driven without repairing the failure. there were no recalls or warranties regarding the failure. the dealer was called and advised her to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing so that they could determine the problem. the volkswagen manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 55,900..Mileage was 55900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LATHROP, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10357104

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 22, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . driver side rear window failed 9-22-10. i put the windows down. i tried to put the windows back up as it was starting to rain. the driver side rear window will only go half way up and then stops and goes back down. *tr.Mileage was 44000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SPRINGFIELD, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10357172

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 13, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . the window regulators on the 2004 nbc are defective. both of my rear windows have broken. according to vw, there was a class action lawsuit where they extended the warranty on these parts for 7 years. when i called to see about mine they said the convertibles were not covered, even though the same parts were used. the windows broke when i rolled them down to get the morning condensation off of them. an outside mechanic will charge me $260 per window versus the $500 per window quoted by vw. *tr.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN PEDRO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10357430

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 22, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . the most recent incident occurred while i was in traffic driving up the dallas north tollway in stop and go traffic...when i depressed the pedal the transmission slipped and would not accelerate so i finally had an opportunity to pull over and let the car cool down. after about 20 minutes on the side of the road i was again able to drive the car. i contacted the dealer who repaired the transmission and told them i am having the same problem...sad thing is i have had the car at the dealership on 3 other times since late may for them to 1) replace the transmission, 2) replace the computer transmission chip, 3) replace the torque converter in the transmission...all in all i have been out about $7k including rentals and everything. my biggest concern is that in the other cases i have had problems it was when i was getting off the highway after driving a bit then the transmission would slip. this time however could have been a major accident since it occurred while i was in major traffic. in total the vw dealer has had my car a total of about 10 weeks since late may...this is terrible. i am not the only consumer with vw beetle issues with the transmission several out there are having problems. can something be done about this instead of the consumer suffering?? or do we have to wait until there are worst cases similar to toyota or ford? *tr.Mileage was 69760 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FRISCO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Review #10358106

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE . problem with transmission, gear stuck in low. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 63782 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TEMECULA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10358106

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . problem with transmission, gear stuck in low. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 63782 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TEMECULA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10358106

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . problem with transmission, gear stuck in low. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 63782 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TEMECULA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10358842

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . my car is a 2004 vw beetle. it only has over 48,000 miles. the car began to violently shift gears. vw service stated it needed the transmission replaced and quoted me $7,000.00. i now have it at a transmission specialist who is rebuilding it and it will cost approximately $3,000. i have a rental car that when all is said and done will be an additional $400.00. vw has a monopoly on their cars. i have read on-line people who have had similar problems. how is it fair to the consumer in this economy for volkswagen not take ownership of their defective cars and shift the responsibility on the unknowing consumer? *tr.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LAKELAND, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10360484

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 vw beetle turbo, automatic convertible, with 77,000 miles. the transmissions does not change gears properly, and at will not operate at all. the dealer has indicated it needs a new transmission at a cost of $6,800. the vehicle is not worth much more than that!! it is not safe to drive.. *tr.Mileage was 68000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SUWANEE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10361215

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . while driving the car, it started to just jerk right around the time i would brake to stop the car. initially, i thought it was the brakes but had them checked out and that wasn't the problem. then the car started getting worse. when the car shifts in low gears whether shifting up or down the car jerks and sometimes stalls. *tr.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KANSAS CITY, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10361476

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . transmission problems with 2004 vw beetle turbo, abrupt shifting, and accelerating at low speed to a sudden stop dealership cant find solution it is frustrating might need to replace transmission and the car is only 68000 miles, no warranty for this problem. already paid vw dealership 500dlls without a diagnose, car is getting worse has engine light on, esp and asr lights on, not safe to drive according to the dealership, yet they cant figure out what is wrong with it!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LAREDO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10361501

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i own a 2004 volkswagen beetle that has a tiptronic transmission with almost 69,000 miles. it started jerking when shifting gears, when accelerating and decelerating. i took it to an independent vw/audi repair shop had diagnostics run and was told the transmission was bad, and that it was a problem frequently seen with 2004 beetles that have the tiptronic transmission. the cost for a new transmission would be $5700.00 plus tax, and a used transmission would be $4400.00 plus tax. i called the local vw dealership to ask about the frequency of the problem and whether vw was planning any type of recall due to the large number of complaints with the tiptronic transmission, and was told the problem didn't warrant a recall at this time. i think a $6200.00 repair for a car that is worth around $10,000.00 is insane. given the number of complaints regarding the transmission in the 2004 beetles and the excessive cost of repair, vw should recall these transmissions. *tr.Mileage was 68911 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KNOXVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10362647

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw beetle slipping banging transmission 4500-7000 dollar fix seems to be on most cars. should be a recall from vw. *tr.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10362869

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 28, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i own a 04 beetle conv. and at around 78,000 miles the transmission started acting sluggish and would make a loud popping sound as it shifted into gear and jolted u forward, now it is at around 81,000 and will only shift through first and second gears safely. when it hits 35mph the rpm's raise rapidly and the car will eventually come to rest at 25 mph and go no faster. if i slam on the breaks it gets stuck in 3rd gear and will only be able to reach 50 mph max at 5,500 rpm's.. i have contacted vw and they just tell me that a my only option is to replace this transmission at a cost of 5,813.00+labor or trade it in for a value somewhere around 1,500.00 and refuse to do anything further. this seems to be a common problem between beetles, jettas, golfs, and gti's. with car transmissions completely going out or acting like this on the road, im a little confused as to why vw has not been forced to deal with this and why a recall has not been issued? *tr.Mileage was 81400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PENSACOLA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10363884

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . at 64,000 miles my 2004 vw , automatic, begin to "jump" gears between the 1st and 2nd gear after it warmed up. it got progressively worse and i took it in to the dealer. after being told that the warranty was out, i was told that they were certain it was the gear box because the transmission did not show up in the diagnostic as the problem. they did not guarantee that the gear box would fix the problem. i did not authorize the work and took it to another vw repair. they told me that it was the transmission, but there was a problem with it not showing up in the diagnostic. i have no confirmation of the problem and the work is expensive, the estimate for the gear box replacement (without guarantee that it would fix the problem was in excess of $2,000. the other gamble was to replace the transmission at the cost of $5,000 plus labor. i still don't have confirmation of what the problem is, but the repair options are costly and a gamble at best. *tr.Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BUDA, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10363990

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . tl*the contact owns 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the rear window regulator was broken on the rear windows twice. the contact originally had to replace the parts in july of 2010. the dealer did not give a reason for the failure. the contact stated that this was a defect. the failure mileage was 60000 and the current mileage was 65000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in STATE COLLEGE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Traction Control System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Traction Control System Review #10365409

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM . 2004 new beetle conv turbo . always in shop. always had problems. in the shop more than at home. elec issues,windows not working, air bag lights flashing, top staying down wont go up one repair after another. now the transmission is gone. what a piece of [xxx]. just hope some one reads this and talks their daughter or wife out of making a 20,000 dollar mistake. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 96000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DICKSON, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electronic Stability Control

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electronic Stability Control Review #10365409

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . 2004 new beetle conv turbo . always in shop. always had problems. in the shop more than at home. elec issues,windows not working, air bag lights flashing, top staying down wont go up one repair after another. now the transmission is gone. what a piece of [xxx]. just hope some one reads this and talks their daughter or wife out of making a 20,000 dollar mistake. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 96000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DICKSON, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10365409

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . 2004 new beetle conv turbo . always in shop. always had problems. in the shop more than at home. elec issues,windows not working, air bag lights flashing, top staying down wont go up one repair after another. now the transmission is gone. what a piece of [xxx]. just hope some one reads this and talks their daughter or wife out of making a 20,000 dollar mistake. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 96000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DICKSON, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10365409

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 new beetle conv turbo . always in shop. always had problems. in the shop more than at home. elec issues,windows not working, air bag lights flashing, top staying down wont go up one repair after another. now the transmission is gone. what a piece of [xxx]. just hope some one reads this and talks their daughter or wife out of making a 20,000 dollar mistake. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 96000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DICKSON, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10365409

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 2004 new beetle conv turbo . always in shop. always had problems. in the shop more than at home. elec issues,windows not working, air bag lights flashing, top staying down wont go up one repair after another. now the transmission is gone. what a piece of [xxx]. just hope some one reads this and talks their daughter or wife out of making a 20,000 dollar mistake. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 96000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DICKSON, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10366475

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . my vehicle has 75,000 miles on it and is a 2004 new beetle. it is no longer drivable and the car needs a new transmission. i took it to aamco and they have told me it is an unsafe vehicle and will cost anywhere from $5,000 to $7,000 to repair. after much research, i can see that this seems to be an ongoing problems with the 2004 new beetles. i am currently not driving it because it actually bucks so badly that it causes my car to jump anywhere from 1 to 5 feet and it could hit a vehicle or a pedestrian. *tr.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10367744

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . my 2004 vw new beetle convertible with triptonic transmission, with only 55,000 miles, lurches in the lower gears after the car warms up in about 10 minutes. the car will not shift smoothly between the lower gears and often revs up to 5000 rpm before it "clunks" into higher gear. the vw dealer mechanic would like to replace the transmission, at a cost to me of $6800. my research has learned that the first generation of vw?s double clutch transmissions had a chronic weak point. they combine a wet clutch (as in traditional automatic) and a gear part (as in traditional manual transmission), however both are lubricated out of same oil sump. the gear part causes the oil to be more contaminated with wear particles (vs. traditional automatic transmission). this contaminated oil is used also in the valve body and the wet clutch, and these wear particles can deteriorate the performance of the wet clutch (clutch material, resulting in slippage, or clutch and gear change hydraulic controls, resulting in defective shift strategies). once that happens, damage is usually irreversible. vw changed the oil service recommendation recommend from (fill for life) or 100,000 miles to 40,000 miles. even at this reduced amount, they clearly still had a problem. they probably modified the design since but have not admitted it. vw has not been ethical in their handling of the defective transmission design. the transmission can fail at anytime creating a dangerous situation on the freeway, turning across traffic, etc. vw of america acts like this is a new problem they have never seen before. suggests replacing a pressure sensor and replacing transmission fluid at a cost of $700 plus the $150 for diagnosing. local european repair (well respected) says pressure sensor and transmission valve casing needs to be replaced together (cost $2000)...if lucky this will delay full blown transmission self destruction. vw of america is screwing loyal customers by not repairing design flaw. *tr.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10368161

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw beetle transmission slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear. it started around 67000 miles and happens just after the vehicle reaches operating temperature. dealership says transmission needs to be replaced at $7000. i have also read on the internet and i have noted there have been extensive complaints regarding this particular yr model beetle with the same type transmission problem. dealer will not help, but stated they know of the issue but are unable to do anything until vw take ownership of the issue, there has been no recall issued yet on this vehicle. *tr.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10368234

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 29, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . transmission shifts hard and slips in lower gears. *tr.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WHIPPLE, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10371802

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . window regulator on our 2004 volkswagen beetle convertible failed on the second rear window on december 18, 2010. the first occurred on september 22, 2010. according to our repairman, this window regulator is a very poor design and happens on many beetles, even new 2010 versions. volkswagen of america refuses to issue a recall or warranty coverage for its design problem. our cost to repair will be $850 to $1,000. *tr.Mileage was 55600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MARIETTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10372691

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 vw newbeetle. my car was shifting funny and shaking as it drove. i took it to my local dealer and was told it needed a triptonic switch. they replaced it. after test driving the car with this new part they determined this wasn't the problem and that i needed a new transmission at a cost of 5400.00. *tr.Mileage was 72000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VAN BUREN, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10372710

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle. the contact noticed a scrapping noise coming from the vehicle intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the vehicle was inspected and the technician discovered a hole in the transmission case caused by the separation of the dual mass flywheel. the technician advised the contact that both the flywheel and transmission would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 118,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 113,000..Mileage was 113000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SEDONA, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10373162

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . driver side window failed in the down position on my 2004 new beetle convertible. the regulator has failed on many new beetles. the window regulator has been covered for 2003 - 2005 new beetle sedans but not convertibles. i want to document that the problem exists on the convertibles as well. *tr.Mileage was 48435 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in DESTIN, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10373711

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 volkswagen 'new beetle' has serious design / oem-component flaws in the transmission and/or transmission control module, creating very-dangerous and unpredictable 'stalls' (step on gas, motor revs, but transm. does not engage immediately) in traffic. vw is aware of this, because they have sent a 'warranty-extension / replacement offer' letter for the valve-body of the transm., however, dealer 'computer' says it's not the valve-body, but rather a 'mechanical issue due to an incorrect gear ratio' and offers a complete transm. replacement for $5500. (!) not a very 'helpful' solution for a car worth that or less. it would seem there is a 'control' problem with one of their oem components (ie: transmission control module and/or solenoid-pack) as there are *thousands* of owners with such problems, across this country, and imho, vw needs to recall these cars and fix / replace the transmissions - here is a link to a 20-page thread detailing others' experiences: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f124d77/0?@704.h96paxobgwb@ - this is *not* a 'single-consumer' or 'personal periodic-maintenance issue', and may have grave consequences for someone / some family(ies) if not recalled by vw -please, help us! *tr.Mileage was 76500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RESEDA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10373938

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 2004 vw beetle - faulty transmission. the transmission shifts violently into 2nd and 3rd gears causing the car to jolt forward. at other times it becomes stuck in 1st gear so as you accelerate from a stop sign you are not able to increase speed enough to stay out of the way of traffic approaching from behind. a multitude of complaints on line for same problem. vw admits transmission problems and shifting difficulty on 1998 - 2006 automatic's. they have extended the warranty for repairs, but only cover the valve box, which according to the local vw dealer is not the problem. *tr.Mileage was 52000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SUWANEE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10377976

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a complaint against volkswagen of america about my 2004 automatic new beetle convertible transmission. i received a warranty extension for a skipping transmission. a year ago the volkswagen dealership recommended that i replace the entire transmission to fix the problem, which i did for $6,500.00. the new extended warranty said i could be reimbursed for work done, i filled out all the paperwork an had copies of the original work requests and receipts and sent them in as instructed. i have since received a letter stating that i do not qualify because i had the entire transmission replaced (as recommended) and not just the valves. it is a catch 22 and unfair as i just followed the dealers recommendation in getting the car repaired. *tr.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SEABROOK, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10378202

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a complaint against volkswagen of america regarding my 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible automatic transmission. at 71,000 miles, it has had hard shifting issues and has actually jerked forward when i came to a stop at a light, and then has proceeded to get stuck in 3rd gear until it was shut off and restarted. volkswagen has extended the warranty for the transmission valve body, but they have determined, $300.00 later, that it is not the valve body, but needs the transmission replaced at a cost of $6,300.00. the vehicle is not safe to drive. volkswagen should replace these defective transmissions! *tr.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SALINAS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10379766

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . the air bag warning light came on. this was the subject of an earlier recall due to sensors. we were told that this was due to a faulty seat belt buckle and not due to sensors. we were also originally told it was due to a faulty battery. however, the battery was checked by aaa and was not faulty. eventually vw agreed to replace the seat belt buckle on the drivers side. *tr.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SARASOTA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Review #10379766

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . the air bag warning light came on. this was the subject of an earlier recall due to sensors. we were told that this was due to a faulty seat belt buckle and not due to sensors. we were also originally told it was due to a faulty battery. however, the battery was checked by aaa and was not faulty. eventually vw agreed to replace the seat belt buckle on the drivers side. *tr.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SARASOTA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Review #10379770

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . the convertible top was defective and the rear window was separating from the top. previously performed modification to rear window headliner ring. clip recall already performed and headliner continued to hang down and was separating from the window. window could separate from roof at higher speeds. *tr.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SARASOTA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment Review #10379817

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EQUIPMENT . the rear window regulators went out on both windows, convertible top won't work 90% of the time. replaced headlight 4 times in 2 years. *ln.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TRINITY, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10379817

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . the rear window regulators went out on both windows, convertible top won't work 90% of the time. replaced headlight 4 times in 2 years. *ln.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TRINITY, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Review #10380664

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . this vehicle was subject to a recall for the air bag sensors. we had previously had the sensors replaced (the vehicle was just out of warranty based on time). vw refused ultimately reimbursed us for the repairs and replacement of the sensors. in january of 2011 the air bag light came on. the dealer charged a fee to do a diagnostic test. they determined that the light was due to the failure of the driver side seat belt buckle, and the fact that the battery was discharged and needed to be repaired. they wanted approximately $480 to replace the seat belt buckle, and $245 to replace the battery. i called vw customer service and they agreed to replace the buckle for no charge, but would do nothing about the battery. vw opened a case # 110006836 and regional manager lisa was the contact. we had aaa come to do a test on the battery. the battery and charging system both passed the test. they recommended that a trickle charge would bring the battery to a full charge. in addition, vw agreed to do a one time courtesy replacement of the convertible roof since the fabric had separated from the rear window. a clip recall had already been performed, but the headliner was hanging down and had separated from the rear window. we feared that the window could separate from the roof at highway speeds. statement indicates that vw performed 61.07-02 tech bulletin to perform modifications to the rear window..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SARASOTA, FL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10380664

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . this vehicle was subject to a recall for the air bag sensors. we had previously had the sensors replaced (the vehicle was just out of warranty based on time). vw refused ultimately reimbursed us for the repairs and replacement of the sensors. in january of 2011 the air bag light came on. the dealer charged a fee to do a diagnostic test. they determined that the light was due to the failure of the driver side seat belt buckle, and the fact that the battery was discharged and needed to be repaired. they wanted approximately $480 to replace the seat belt buckle, and $245 to replace the battery. i called vw customer service and they agreed to replace the buckle for no charge, but would do nothing about the battery. vw opened a case # 110006836 and regional manager lisa was the contact. we had aaa come to do a test on the battery. the battery and charging system both passed the test. they recommended that a trickle charge would bring the battery to a full charge. in addition, vw agreed to do a one time courtesy replacement of the convertible roof since the fabric had separated from the rear window. a clip recall had already been performed, but the headliner was hanging down and had separated from the rear window. we feared that the window could separate from the roof at highway speeds. statement indicates that vw performed 61.07-02 tech bulletin to perform modifications to the rear window..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SARASOTA, FL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Review #10380664

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . this vehicle was subject to a recall for the air bag sensors. we had previously had the sensors replaced (the vehicle was just out of warranty based on time). vw refused ultimately reimbursed us for the repairs and replacement of the sensors. in january of 2011 the air bag light came on. the dealer charged a fee to do a diagnostic test. they determined that the light was due to the failure of the driver side seat belt buckle, and the fact that the battery was discharged and needed to be repaired. they wanted approximately $480 to replace the seat belt buckle, and $245 to replace the battery. i called vw customer service and they agreed to replace the buckle for no charge, but would do nothing about the battery. vw opened a case # 110006836 and regional manager lisa was the contact. we had aaa come to do a test on the battery. the battery and charging system both passed the test. they recommended that a trickle charge would bring the battery to a full charge. in addition, vw agreed to do a one time courtesy replacement of the convertible roof since the fabric had separated from the rear window. a clip recall had already been performed, but the headliner was hanging down and had separated from the rear window. we feared that the window could separate from the roof at highway speeds. statement indicates that vw performed 61.07-02 tech bulletin to perform modifications to the rear window..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SARASOTA, FL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10380171

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . well it has been nothing but trouble. first thing, the transmission went bad and then right after that there was no brake lights. the top will not come down by it self. the dash lights come on ( air bag, brakes, check engine, emissions). sounds like there are holes in the muffler. last but not least the right rear window fell down and they won't 800 to fix, there are several complaints about this and nothing is being done. *tr.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10380171

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . well it has been nothing but trouble. first thing, the transmission went bad and then right after that there was no brake lights. the top will not come down by it self. the dash lights come on ( air bag, brakes, check engine, emissions). sounds like there are holes in the muffler. last but not least the right rear window fell down and they won't 800 to fix, there are several complaints about this and nothing is being done. *tr.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10380171

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . well it has been nothing but trouble. first thing, the transmission went bad and then right after that there was no brake lights. the top will not come down by it self. the dash lights come on ( air bag, brakes, check engine, emissions). sounds like there are holes in the muffler. last but not least the right rear window fell down and they won't 800 to fix, there are several complaints about this and nothing is being done. *tr.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10381603

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i do not know who to turn to now. i have been experiencing problems with my 2004 volkswagen new beetle. i purchased the car march, 2010 and a few weeks ago it started acting up. the gears have been shifting very violently, so much so that it feels like someone rear ended me every time. mind you, this only happens after i have driven the car for more than 15 miles, so i figure that it's once the car has completely cooled. i received a letter from volkswagen in november, 2010 for an extended warranty on the transmission valve body because they have noticed that a lot of people have been having problems with this. i have been trying to get this fixed and now they tell me that i was only covered until september, 2010. the letter says it will cover to 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first from the vehicle's original in-service date. this makes no sense to me because technically i'm still on the 7th year and i'm currently at 54k miles. i have been doing a lot of research on this problem and have found that there a lot of beetle owners experiencing the same misfortune and volkswagen is doing nothing of the matter because they know it will cost them millions. this is very upsetting, seeing that i've only had the car less than a year and it's had 2 previous owners. i tried calling voa and the "manager" tells me that they're looking into the matter because they have gotten a high volume call this whole week regarding this. i call 2 days later and they tell me that i am out of luck. it really does seem that this is a designer flaw, and vw is failing to step up to the plate. *tr.Mileage was 53000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Review #10381737

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . headlight bulbs burn out every three months or so. i am an engineer, and have insured that the connections are tight, and the housing is free of moisture. i have googled this issue and found many similar complaints!! *tr.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10384284

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 19, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled after all the warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuse box and the wiring harness to the alternator burned and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 84,000. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWGK31C54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLYMOUTH, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10384773

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . [xxx] i received a warranty extension letter from volkswagen of america in november 2010 extending the warranty on my 2004 vw beetle for hard shifting caused by the valve body. my beetle experienced the problems described in the letter. i submitted the form for reimbursement for repairs made to the valve body. my claim for reimbursement was refused by martin a. customer care advocate. he stated that the repair would not be covered because the extension cover repairs to the valve body only. i am seeking reimbursement for the valve body only. when the repair shop inspected my beetle for the hard shifting issue, they also inspected the transmission and found excessive metal debris in the ¿pan¿. the repair shop told me that they recommended repairing the transmission at the same time as replacing the valve body. i could have elected not to have repaired the transmission at that time. i am being told that my claim is being refused because the replacement of the valve body was related to the repair of the transmission which it clearly was not. vw offered this extended warranty and i feel as though they are trying to find any excuse to not fulfill this offer. i contacted vw customer care on friday afternoon february 25th to explain that the valve body replacement was not related to the rebuild of the transmission and was very frustrated when the advocate repeatedly interrupted me as i attempted to explain this to her. my daughter and i have purchased multiple vehicles from vw over the years and are trying to understand why vw is denying this valid claim, we would like to be able to continue to be loyal vw owners and are hopeful that vw will do the right thing for us. please review the documents that i have included and i¿m sure you will be in agreement that this claim should be approved. please contact the responsible parties. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr.Mileage was 93767 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BRANFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10386180

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 02, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . broken engine mount bolt without any type of impact; broke after accelerating on a traffic light. engine mount was replaced. *tr.Mileage was 87456 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Review #10392917

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . vehicle is a 2004 vw new beetle - problem is airbag lights are on due to a broken wire in the wiring that leads into the driver's side seat belt latch. i had the code diagnosed by a mechanic and i visually inspected the 4 wires under the seat belt buckle and the yellow wire is broken. an obvious manufacturing flaw as this part gets a tremendous amount of movement due to the seatback moving forward and backward when putting the seat up to get into the back seat. my car only has 14,000 miles on it so it has not been driven very much in the 7 years we have had it. i contacted the dealer where i purchased the vehicle and their response was - we sell alot of those driver's side seat belt latch assemblies due to the same problem. they would not repair for free as there is no recall and no bulletin on the issue. read numerous sites and entries all over the web and it appears many owners of these cars (many different model years) are all having the same problem. called vw america to see if they would at least provide me with a free part as i would do the replacement myself. they checked and denied my request. as the airbags will not work when the airbag light is on, this is a dangerous situation. a recall should be placed on the seatbelt latches as the wiring used and the design are not at all industrial enough to hold up over time. *tr.Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MADISON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10393734

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 29, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . airbag light came on and stay on(concerned about not working properly in event of accident) taken into dealership for code read: airbag module shorted. front passenger seat and carpet need to be removed for replacement of airbag because wire under the seat is too short that it torn when the seat was moved forward to allow access to rear seat. this should be a manufactured fault. *tr.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WEST LAFAYETTE, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10394122

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . i have a 2004 vw beetle convertible. the driver's side window does not drop down in order to clear the canvas top. i was told this was a regulator issue. now my back passenger window is frozen in half down position. it can not be pulled up or pushed down. there have been numerous complaints regarding the window on these models. i have also had the glass in the canvas top to become detached. my insurance will not cover this as during their investigation they found that it is so common with this model of vehicle that they can deem it "normal wear and tear." this is not right! my car is garage kept and should not be having these problems! i am not able to replace any parts at this time because of income. the consumer is made to pay the bill for vw's faulty manufactoring. *tr.Mileage was 99999 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HENDERSON, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10394454

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . my 2004 vw new beetle with 81,000 miles on it needs a new transmission. harsh shifting between 1st and 2nd gears; did a trans flush; now it won't come out of 3rd gear. been sitting since january in my driveway. i was told i need a new transmission which is $5,800 + tax. my daughter was nearly rear-ended several times! vw has to do something about these failed transmissions. purchase 2-1/2 years ago - still owe another 2-1/2 years of payments and i thought this car would get my daughter through college and beyond - boy was i wrong. they certainly don't make vws the way they use to. i had a bug when i was in college and the floorboards rusted out before the mechanics of the car! *tr.Mileage was 81503 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in QUAKERTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10395320

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2007 volkswagen beetle convertible transmission, valve body defect. vehicle will not shift and only solutions is replacing both with a cost of about 6000.00 for transmission and 2000.00 for valve body. very unsafe condition when you are on the freeway and your car will not shift. *tr.Mileage was 100000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ELKMONT, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10399275

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 26, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 2004 vw beetle turbo began jerking, surging, etc, sept/oct of 2010. took car to dealership twice for transmissions problems, as obvious. staff said no transmission problems, but paid over $1000 for "other" issues. dec. 2010 car abruptly stopped running while i was on the interstate. lost all power! car will surge unexpectedly while driving or parked. dangerous to drive. unable to control as car shifts itself inappropriately. the happens everyday after the car is warmed up. every time you brake or accelerate, it jerks, surges, stalls, etc. finally, april 19, 2011, (3 car shops later), another transmission shop confirmed my problems. only 69,000 miles on my car . . need new transmission! vw dealership has turned their back on me and "covered up" the fact that this model car has major transmissions problems and was made defective. i can not believe the number of people that are experiencing this horrific ordeal. a recall is imperative. i could have had two cars for the price that i am still paying for this car. very unsafe and scary ride. an injustice and insult to the public, hard-working tax-payers!!! *tr.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FLOWOOD, MS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10400448

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . right rear passenger window made a grinding noise and window became inoperable. vw acknowledges that this is a known problem, but not a recall. repair is $1200 for one window regulator..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Review #10402395

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . 2004 vw beetle convertible - put rear passenger window down (window open). when i tried to put it up, it only went half-way up, then automatically went back down. after trying to get it to go up two additional times, there was a loud crunching noise and a cracking noise, so i stopped trying to move it. currently in the half-way position. after reading other vw owner forums online, this is obviously a defect vw needs to address. *tr.Mileage was 8900 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in GLENDALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10403295

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 23, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . window regulator failed. this is the 3rd of 4 window regulators to fail. rear passenger window failed to ascend leaving cabin open to weather. potential for accident increased as driver was forced to divide attention between failed window and driving tasks at near highway speeds..Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NEW BERN, NC. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Review #10402767

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . to whom it may concern, my 16 year old daughter drives a 2004 volkswagen beetle with automatic transmission that has been very well maintained and only has about 47,000 actual miles. recently she has been having some very scary experiences with the vehicle and we are highly concerned for her safety. when the vehicle reaches 55 miles per hour on the freeway, it starts to automatically slow down while her foot is on the accelerator and then as she continues to keep her foot on the gas, it all the sudden violently jerks into gear and starts to accelerate again. she was on flat teranine and was not going up a hill when this happens. she said the experience today left her terrified to drive the vehicle!! also, she placed the vehicle in reverse to back out of the driveway, and the breaks and steering wheel both locked. she couldn't steer or stop the car without using the emergency brake. i asked her if she is sure the care was not in neutral and she said it was absolutely 100% in the reverse position. also she stated the brakes are making a hissing sound like when you let air out of tires, but not all the time and her brakes seem fine. i would like to know about any recalls this vehicle has had and also would like to know what you are willing to do to rectify this issue. i do not feel comfortable that this vehicle is safe for her to be driving at the moment and she has stated that when the issue happens, it feels like her and the car jerk forward with a very violent excessive force. i would like correspondence started in case in case anything happens to my daughter while operating this vehicle. your prompt response is appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 47000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10408989

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . both back window regulators went out just three days apart and the vw dealers wants $1,000.00 to repair. vw of america extended the front window regulators warranty but refuse to fix my back windows. i can not roll up my windows at all. they are stuck down inside the car. *tr.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MORENO VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment Review #10410383

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EQUIPMENT . nothing led up to the failure. the windows in my new beetle convertible no longer function. i have had two of these fixed already, and now one of the back windows is broken. i noticed that this has been a problem for many other new beetle convertible owners as well. i am hoping that there is a recall to this issue as it effects so many other owners. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TEXICO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other Review #10410383

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . nothing led up to the failure. the windows in my new beetle convertible no longer function. i have had two of these fixed already, and now one of the back windows is broken. i noticed that this has been a problem for many other new beetle convertible owners as well. i am hoping that there is a recall to this issue as it effects so many other owners. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TEXICO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Glass, Side/rear

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Glass, Side/rear Review #10412444

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 11, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR . 2004 vw beetle convertible. rear windows do not roll up or down. rear windows regulator/motors broke. design defect. revised part. dealer wants over $700.00 per side to fix. parts on national back order!!!! *tt.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WYANDOTTE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10414845

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 23, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible - driver side window rolled down and will not roll back up. investigation revealed a broken rear window regulator- apparently under recall by volkswagen but can't get confirmation. *tr.Mileage was 54903 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MO, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10417997

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that the airbag light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who performed a diagnostic test and stated that the failure was located at the airbag control module. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 32,631. .Mileage was 27000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WEBSTER GROVES, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10418241

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 28, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact was driving 50 mph when the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise while shifting. in addition, the vehicle would jump gears unexpectedly while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where dealer advised that the valve body was faulty. the dealer replaced the valve body but the failure recurred and had become worse. the dealer replaced the valve body a second time but to no avail. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer re-installed the original valve body, advising that there were no failures with the initial valve body. the dealer also stated that the transmission needs to be replaced. the transmission was not replaced. the failure mileage was 63,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWTM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PERRYVILLE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10418640

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 6 speed automatic transmission began shifting very rough after 45,000 miles. i am concerned the transmission will fail potentially causing a fatal accident, especially if driving on a 4 lane highway. vw dealer says the car needs a new transmission and it will cost $7200! the transmission valvle body on this model car has already been declared defective by vw. *tr.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VERO BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10419352

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . engine computer randomly detects fault in turbo system and reduces engine power to unsafe level. then any traffic maneuver that requires acceleration, i.e. merging onto a freeway, etc., becomes extremely unsafe. volkswagen service department had the car for three weeks and was unable to repair it. *tr.Mileage was 86000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBR31C94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10419788

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. while driving at approximately 30 mph the contact noticed the smell of fuel. also, the engine light had illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. the mechanic stated the fuel pump had to be replaced due to a leak. the fuel pump was replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000..Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in EL PASO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Review #10420904

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . i recently purchased a vw beetle in may of 2010, for my birthday from hollywood auto brokers in los angeles, ca. the car ran smooth for about a course of five to six months, i had to return to the dealership early on because my head lights were out when i first bought the car. as i continued to drive the car, a jerking and extremely weird deceleration of the car would begin, but it would "pop back to normal" after a while, maybe three to ten seconds. this had gone on and has been going on since five months after i brought it. i finally made it back into the dealership and he rode with me on a test drive around the corner and of course it didn't repeat the previous show of defects. he assured me the car is just being broken in. a year goes by and i decided i want to trade in my car for another car, so i head to nissan. i test drive a car and love it and then go in for the paper work. the guy runs my vin to see my car value and come backs and tell me my car title is salvaged. to my disbelief and disgust, i immediately called my financial company, al financial of glendale, ca that i am leasing the car from. they give me the run around and assure me that the title is clean and not a salvage. i continue on my investigation and come to a carfax website to get the real facts on my defected vehicle. the information reveals that not only is the title salvage but it had bodily damage and had been totaled out from the insurance company from it's previous owner. the car had been brought back from mexico and registered in the states again as a new car i believe. i would really love to get to the bottom of this situation asap and get some closure on a recurring problem that is messing with my income as i am a travel nurse for hospice patients. recently the water pump has gone out and i'm not sure yet if i need to replace the head gaskets. i hope i can hear an response in a good enough amount of time so i can work out an reimbursement of some kind with payment on either behalf. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10420904

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with AIR BAGS . i recently purchased a vw beetle in may of 2010, for my birthday from hollywood auto brokers in los angeles, ca. the car ran smooth for about a course of five to six months, i had to return to the dealership early on because my head lights were out when i first bought the car. as i continued to drive the car, a jerking and extremely weird deceleration of the car would begin, but it would "pop back to normal" after a while, maybe three to ten seconds. this had gone on and has been going on since five months after i brought it. i finally made it back into the dealership and he rode with me on a test drive around the corner and of course it didn't repeat the previous show of defects. he assured me the car is just being broken in. a year goes by and i decided i want to trade in my car for another car, so i head to nissan. i test drive a car and love it and then go in for the paper work. the guy runs my vin to see my car value and come backs and tell me my car title is salvaged. to my disbelief and disgust, i immediately called my financial company, al financial of glendale, ca that i am leasing the car from. they give me the run around and assure me that the title is clean and not a salvage. i continue on my investigation and come to a carfax website to get the real facts on my defected vehicle. the information reveals that not only is the title salvage but it had bodily damage and had been totaled out from the insurance company from it's previous owner. the car had been brought back from mexico and registered in the states again as a new car i believe. i would really love to get to the bottom of this situation asap and get some closure on a recurring problem that is messing with my income as i am a travel nurse for hospice patients. recently the water pump has gone out and i'm not sure yet if i need to replace the head gaskets. i hope i can hear an response in a good enough amount of time so i can work out an reimbursement of some kind with payment on either behalf. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10420904

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . i recently purchased a vw beetle in may of 2010, for my birthday from hollywood auto brokers in los angeles, ca. the car ran smooth for about a course of five to six months, i had to return to the dealership early on because my head lights were out when i first bought the car. as i continued to drive the car, a jerking and extremely weird deceleration of the car would begin, but it would "pop back to normal" after a while, maybe three to ten seconds. this had gone on and has been going on since five months after i brought it. i finally made it back into the dealership and he rode with me on a test drive around the corner and of course it didn't repeat the previous show of defects. he assured me the car is just being broken in. a year goes by and i decided i want to trade in my car for another car, so i head to nissan. i test drive a car and love it and then go in for the paper work. the guy runs my vin to see my car value and come backs and tell me my car title is salvaged. to my disbelief and disgust, i immediately called my financial company, al financial of glendale, ca that i am leasing the car from. they give me the run around and assure me that the title is clean and not a salvage. i continue on my investigation and come to a carfax website to get the real facts on my defected vehicle. the information reveals that not only is the title salvage but it had bodily damage and had been totaled out from the insurance company from it's previous owner. the car had been brought back from mexico and registered in the states again as a new car i believe. i would really love to get to the bottom of this situation asap and get some closure on a recurring problem that is messing with my income as i am a travel nurse for hospice patients. recently the water pump has gone out and i'm not sure yet if i need to replace the head gaskets. i hope i can hear an response in a good enough amount of time so i can work out an reimbursement of some kind with payment on either behalf. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Equipment Review #10420904

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EQUIPMENT . i recently purchased a vw beetle in may of 2010, for my birthday from hollywood auto brokers in los angeles, ca. the car ran smooth for about a course of five to six months, i had to return to the dealership early on because my head lights were out when i first bought the car. as i continued to drive the car, a jerking and extremely weird deceleration of the car would begin, but it would "pop back to normal" after a while, maybe three to ten seconds. this had gone on and has been going on since five months after i brought it. i finally made it back into the dealership and he rode with me on a test drive around the corner and of course it didn't repeat the previous show of defects. he assured me the car is just being broken in. a year goes by and i decided i want to trade in my car for another car, so i head to nissan. i test drive a car and love it and then go in for the paper work. the guy runs my vin to see my car value and come backs and tell me my car title is salvaged. to my disbelief and disgust, i immediately called my financial company, al financial of glendale, ca that i am leasing the car from. they give me the run around and assure me that the title is clean and not a salvage. i continue on my investigation and come to a carfax website to get the real facts on my defected vehicle. the information reveals that not only is the title salvage but it had bodily damage and had been totaled out from the insurance company from it's previous owner. the car had been brought back from mexico and registered in the states again as a new car i believe. i would really love to get to the bottom of this situation asap and get some closure on a recurring problem that is messing with my income as i am a travel nurse for hospice patients. recently the water pump has gone out and i'm not sure yet if i need to replace the head gaskets. i hope i can hear an response in a good enough amount of time so i can work out an reimbursement of some kind with payment on either behalf. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10420904

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i recently purchased a vw beetle in may of 2010, for my birthday from hollywood auto brokers in los angeles, ca. the car ran smooth for about a course of five to six months, i had to return to the dealership early on because my head lights were out when i first bought the car. as i continued to drive the car, a jerking and extremely weird deceleration of the car would begin, but it would "pop back to normal" after a while, maybe three to ten seconds. this had gone on and has been going on since five months after i brought it. i finally made it back into the dealership and he rode with me on a test drive around the corner and of course it didn't repeat the previous show of defects. he assured me the car is just being broken in. a year goes by and i decided i want to trade in my car for another car, so i head to nissan. i test drive a car and love it and then go in for the paper work. the guy runs my vin to see my car value and come backs and tell me my car title is salvaged. to my disbelief and disgust, i immediately called my financial company, al financial of glendale, ca that i am leasing the car from. they give me the run around and assure me that the title is clean and not a salvage. i continue on my investigation and come to a carfax website to get the real facts on my defected vehicle. the information reveals that not only is the title salvage but it had bodily damage and had been totaled out from the insurance company from it's previous owner. the car had been brought back from mexico and registered in the states again as a new car i believe. i would really love to get to the bottom of this situation asap and get some closure on a recurring problem that is messing with my income as i am a travel nurse for hospice patients. recently the water pump has gone out and i'm not sure yet if i need to replace the head gaskets. i hope i can hear an response in a good enough amount of time so i can work out an reimbursement of some kind with payment on either behalf. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10422355

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . the battery fuse box the fuse to the alternator has melted 3 times within the last 2 months costing me over 1000.00 in repairs. battery replaced,alternator replace voltage regulator replaced, alter. harness replaced and numerous other things but fuse keeps blowing and melts fuse box and car dies loses complete powerwithout warning. there is a potiential fire hazard. there are dozen of complaints of the same problem and no recall has been issued. *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ANAHEIM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10423256

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . purchased my 2004 convertible beetle in may of 2011 with 83,000 miles and within a few days the transmission began slipping and jerking. it started getting worse as time went on, so we had a mechanic put in some lucas trans fix, it helped a little but did not fix the problem. the slipping and jerking is a definite safety issue and has to be recalled. noticed on edmunds.com that there are numerous complaints regarding the transmission slipping and jerking. also noticed that vw america has not taken responsibility for this issue. so i am documenting my complaint and i am asking all 2004 beetle owners to do the same in hopes to put pressure on vw to take responsibility. the engineers responsible for the transmission failed this program, i hope you idiots take responsibility for your mistakes. *tr.Mileage was 83008 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in AMNAHEIM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Body Review #10425051

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 23, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . this is for a convertible beetle: the rear window rolled down while opening the top, made a grinding sound, and now will not go up either with the convertible top close button, nor with the individual window button - the window motor works, but the regulator mechanism makes a grinding sound and the window stays in open position (on-line entry system won't accept correct phone # so i list it here: correct daytime phone is [xxx]) . information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y73M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BATTLE LAKE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other Review #10425051

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 23, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . this is for a convertible beetle: the rear window rolled down while opening the top, made a grinding sound, and now will not go up either with the convertible top close button, nor with the individual window button - the window motor works, but the regulator mechanism makes a grinding sound and the window stays in open position (on-line entry system won't accept correct phone # so i list it here: correct daytime phone is [xxx]) . information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y73M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BATTLE LAKE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10425051

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 23, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . this is for a convertible beetle: the rear window rolled down while opening the top, made a grinding sound, and now will not go up either with the convertible top close button, nor with the individual window button - the window motor works, but the regulator mechanism makes a grinding sound and the window stays in open position (on-line entry system won't accept correct phone # so i list it here: correct daytime phone is [xxx]) . information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr.Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y73M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BATTLE LAKE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10426402

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 02, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . my car is a certified used vw beetle. the transmission started slipping a few months ago, along with other parts of the car. this was after the warranty period on the car, and i know it is used, but i now come to find out that the transmission problems have been documented, in fact are blatantly on this wiki for the car (which unfortunately, either was not up when we bought the car, or i did not read it carefully) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/volkswagen_new_beetle "the automatic transmission, for example, is a well-documented issue, often failing after only a relatively short period of use." there are numerous pages where this is noted now across the web: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f124d77 http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/vw_beetle.html some incidents noted show the danger of this situation. luckily this has not happened to me, but now i am looking at replacing a whole transmission (along with failed door motors and such). if this is a known problem, how can vw get away with certifying this car, without at least a warning or a longer warranty on parts they know will fail. i consider this a fraud perpetrated on me. unfortunately this repair is going to cost more than the car is worth, and yet, we still owe money on it to vw for our loan. i am very frustrated here. thank you. *tr.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BEVERLY, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10429268

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 31, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . my 2004 beetle ran fine for the first several months after a purchased it from the dealer, now the car stops running at 65 mph on the freeway several times a week, during my travel to work. i have read several postings on the internet stating the same issues from thousands of vw owners. this is a serious problem. i have had my car diagnosis stating i need to replace the trans, but theres no indication trans failure. one week there car runs great then, next it stops during travel and has jerky feels during movement. i'm sure there hundred of thousands of complaints of the same issues and that's just one of the many too many to list. *kb.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK21C64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RIVERSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10429268

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 31, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . my 2004 beetle ran fine for the first several months after a purchased it from the dealer, now the car stops running at 65 mph on the freeway several times a week, during my travel to work. i have read several postings on the internet stating the same issues from thousands of vw owners. this is a serious problem. i have had my car diagnosis stating i need to replace the trans, but theres no indication trans failure. one week there car runs great then, next it stops during travel and has jerky feels during movement. i'm sure there hundred of thousands of complaints of the same issues and that's just one of the many too many to list. *kb.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK21C64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RIVERSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10430589

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . window regulator faulty on all windows. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VISALIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Review #10430672

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the exterior light malfunctioned without warning. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. the contact also stated that the driver side window malfunctioned and could not be opened or closed. the clips were replaced three times but the failure continuously recurred. the failure mileage was 32,569. .Mileage was 32569 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HOPEWELL, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10430672

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 2004.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the exterior light malfunctioned without warning. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. the contact also stated that the driver side window malfunctioned and could not be opened or closed. the clips were replaced three times but the failure continuously recurred. the failure mileage was 32,569. .Mileage was 32569 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBK31C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HOPEWELL, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10432540

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated while driving the vehicle it would shift into neutral gear and then the brake pedal had to be engaged in order to shift back into drive. the contact spoke with the dealer who was told that the control valves caused the failure. the current mileage was 64,000. the consumer stated the engine would increase in speed and the transmission shifted down to 5th gear. updated 12/02/11.Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CANON, GA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Diesel

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Diesel Review #10432540

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated while driving the vehicle it would shift into neutral gear and then the brake pedal had to be engaged in order to shift back into drive. the contact spoke with the dealer who was told that the control valves caused the failure. the current mileage was 64,000. the consumer stated the engine would increase in speed and the transmission shifted down to 5th gear. updated 12/02/11.Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CANON, GA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10434347

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . at less 60k miles, i've been having transmission problem and was told by 2 repair shops that it need to be replaced . both repair shops admitted that this is a common problem with vw beetle. i purchase the car new and maintained and service at suggested times at same place of purchase. i purchased extended warranty and have complained in the past. the problem then was intermittent and shop never found the problem until the warranty expired a month later. i have read similar problem from several owners and some were repaired free while other were turned away. since the problem is inconsistent with many owners at such low mileage, this problem qualifies under lemon law. i request that nhtsa investigate this mechanical problem and consider a recall based on many complaints. even repair shops know this problem existed and we need help form this government body to investigate this problem before it continues to compromised safety. *tr.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CUPERTINO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10435213

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle. the contact was driving 60 mph when the contact attempted to shift from second gear but the vehicle would not respond. in addition, the vehicle exhibited an abnormally hard shift. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that the valve body in the transmission was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000. the vin was not available. .Mileage was 58000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10435262

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 26, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . right rear window regulator failed, vw paid for regulator but charged $389.00 labor to fix (window up and down less then 20 times up to this point. left rear window regulator failed june 2011, labor charge $403.05 vw paid for regulator. left driver window regulator failed aug 2011. vw will not cover regulator, or labor of $375.00 to repair. vw knew these parts would fail and had issued a tech bulletin to this effect with no notice to owner! failed parts are known by vw as failure parts, cost to customer for known bad parts is extreme. *tr.Mileage was 31753 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y95M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SPRING, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10436691

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . in city traffic, my vehicle has a violent jerky down-shift when approaching a stop, approximately 25mph to 20 mph. it feels like the bottom of the car is falling out. when these occurrences first happened, they were occasional. on the highway i believe it slips from one gear to another. today, a few months later the occurrences are more frequent and i am forced to seek professional care for my vehicle. i have regularly maintained my vehicle with care and attention to the maintenance requirements. my online research has indicated that this event is not an isolated event, but this occurrence describes a typical vw beetle transmission with mileage between 50k and 70k; there are hundreds if not thousands of like complaints. i have found two separate forums online supporting this very complaint. this is very low mileage for a failed transmission, especially when many similar small vehicles are offering warranties for 100k miles or more. the vw customer care has failed to respond to my inquiries. i believe my car has become unsafe to drive and i am fearful that it will break down on the freeway or a potentially dark road or in bad weather. i would ask that the nhtsa please look into these recurrent issues with volkswagen and make volkswagen accountable for the failing transmission, or, at the very least look into the valve bodies and whether they are up to standards, standards that would prevent this vehicle from failing on the highway and causing potential hazards to drivers and passengers. thank you, *tr.Mileage was 63250 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BELLEVUE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 22 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10438644

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . i have 2004 vw convertible beetle, my two back windows do not work and now my driver side window does not work. when will this existing problem be recalled for myself and other people who are having the same issue. the windows need to be recalled. *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10438865

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . all the windows appear to have major problems, the back right makes a horrible grinding noise and won't budge, the driver's side window makes a weird noise but moves, and the overall placement of the windows is odd and leaks air. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10439447

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . my problem with the car is the same as everyone else that has complained...identical problems! all told the cost, with a rental car is $6,500.00, so far. the car is in the shop and i am having to wait for the remanufactured transmission to be delivered. this is insanity and i won't even begin with all the other issues the car has had and still has! the transmission is/was a safety hazard. wake up people! i know a few of us must die for you to wake up...get real... we are mad as [xxx]. i want vw to pay for the transmission. thank you. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr.Mileage was 95100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ENGLEWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10440027

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 14, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk violently when shifting gears. a local mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle would need a new transmission. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable. .Mileage was 60000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BRANDON, MS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10440228

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the transmission started out shifting rough. then it progressed to a point that it will shift so hard that it will throw you forward in you seat. we took it to the dealership and they said the warranty had expired and that we would have to pay for it. then last year the vw sent us a letter saying the warranty had been extended as the transmission was defective. however, they sent it to us a month after the extension expired. we complained to vw and they said there was nothing they could do about it. *tr.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SANTA MARIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10441402

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 14, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . the vehicle had a catastrophic brake line failure on the steel braided line off the master cylinder for the front brakes during a panic stop at highway speeds. the line has a rubber anti vibration ring placed on the hose , this was said to be "out of location" and the steel braided line wore against the "air box" in the area that burst. the anti vibration ring either vibrated out of location or was possibly moved/miss-installed. the vehicle had previous work done at a certified vw dealership on the master cylinder 2 years prior to correct a failed break power assist unit. this may have been a contributory factor but the dealership declined responsibility for the failure. during the accident the rear brakes continued to work correctly , the vehicle slowed substantially and the anti-lock could be "heard" to engage, the vehicle did not skid or lose control but was not slowed enough to keep from hitting the rear of the car ahead of me. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 115730 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MESQUITE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10441624

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i have a 2004 volkswagen 1.8 turbo convertible beetle. the car is jumping back and forth when it tries to shift gears. i brought it in to the local vw dealer and they told me that they would need to run diagnostics in order to see what the problem was. by looking on line we had a pretty good idea that it was the valve body or the transmission. after they ran the diagnostics they confirmed that it was the valve body. they had extended the warranty from 5 years 70,000 to 7 years 100000 miles. we where then advised that the car had missed the warranty by a few months but that we should still process diagnostics as vw normally assists when so close to warranty expiring. they know these cars have this defect. the dealer contacted vw america and told me that they would not assist with the repair because i was the third owner of the car. i purchased the car in 2007 from a vw dealer and it was a certified vehicle. i am the 2nd owner. i am afraid that i will have an accident the way the car thrashes back and forth when the transmission shifts. i am also very concerned as i am pregnant. it is unacceptable that vw is unwilling to make this repair when they know that they have this problem. this was our third volkswagen. the car only has 72000 miles. *kb.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CHULA VISTA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10443324

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 26, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . replace all ignition coils. *tr.Mileage was 101700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10444013

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the car jerks between gears and it is getting worse. the problem is the valve body. it is a known problem. (hundreds of postings on the internet complaining.) vw had an extended warranty up to 100,000 and we are only at 69,000, but it ended in october 2010. we were never notified of the problem nor did the mechanic tell us of the problem. from what i have read the transmission will now suddenly jam up and this has happened in traffic. the vw dealership now wants $2,317 for the repair! clearly this is a safety issue that should be covered by vw. *tr.Mileage was 69160 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ROUND LAKE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Catalytic Convertor

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Catalytic Convertor Review #10445389

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR . vehicle is seven years old with 59,100 miles and already needs a new transmission due to incorrect gear ratio fault 17114, and po330. also, needs a catalytic converter, has air leak from brake booster vacuum pipe. vw corporation advised converter under warranty and offered $1,000 toward a new or used vw. the transmission is approximately $4,000. i declined their offer. i also had to replace three window regulators. ...updated 01/30/12 *bf .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCN21Y54N. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HAWTHORNE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10445389

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . vehicle is seven years old with 59,100 miles and already needs a new transmission due to incorrect gear ratio fault 17114, and po330. also, needs a catalytic converter, has air leak from brake booster vacuum pipe. vw corporation advised converter under warranty and offered $1,000 toward a new or used vw. the transmission is approximately $4,000. i declined their offer. i also had to replace three window regulators. ...updated 01/30/12 *bf .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCN21Y54N. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HAWTHORNE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10445389

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . vehicle is seven years old with 59,100 miles and already needs a new transmission due to incorrect gear ratio fault 17114, and po330. also, needs a catalytic converter, has air leak from brake booster vacuum pipe. vw corporation advised converter under warranty and offered $1,000 toward a new or used vw. the transmission is approximately $4,000. i declined their offer. i also had to replace three window regulators. ...updated 01/30/12 *bf .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCN21Y54N. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HAWTHORNE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Review #10445389

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM . vehicle is seven years old with 59,100 miles and already needs a new transmission due to incorrect gear ratio fault 17114, and po330. also, needs a catalytic converter, has air leak from brake booster vacuum pipe. vw corporation advised converter under warranty and offered $1,000 toward a new or used vw. the transmission is approximately $4,000. i declined their offer. i also had to replace three window regulators. ...updated 01/30/12 *bf .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCN21Y54N. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HAWTHORNE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10450179

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . trans shifting badly, problem started shortly after vehicle purchase took to dealer and they said they could not duplicate. vehicle was under warranty and nothing was done.today vehicle has 94000 miles and looks like trans and valve body will need to be replaced. i wish someone would get on vw of america so they would step up to the plate. they come to thiscountry sell a defective product and the american people get taken hope the government will step in. i am an american vet and cannot believe this is happening. *tr.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RIVERVIEW, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10451056

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . car occasionally stops in the middle of the road without warning. takes several minutes to restart. mechanic says it needs a new transmission. used car warranty requires expensive testing on transmission before giving a decision as to whether they will pay for it or not. if they won't pay for it we can't afford to do it ourselves. we bought this car in sept. 2011. the mileage is too high to be part of the recall on many of the beetles built during that time. vw is very cagey about acknowledging this issue. *tr.Mileage was 101362 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FRESNO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10451653

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . my rear passenger window is stuck in the down position. after reading many forums i can conclude that it is the regulator. this seems to be a recurring problem with many of these cars. i am most likely going to have to pay upwards of $1000.00 to get this fixed. i am not happy about this. it seems to be a defect on volkswagens part. how many complaints does this take to get a recall. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49500 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HOLLISTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10454312

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . have noticed over the past few years, and getting worse, a strong chemical odor. it causes bad headaches, allergies, worsens my asthma. it seems like a film of it coats my hair, skin and clothes, even after being in the heat for a small amount of time. it isn't as bad during colder months, but smell is still there. it is unbearable during the summer months, my husband and i have to avoid being in the vw at that point. i have read many forums about this problem and it seems like a health risk. i called vw last fall to report it and they said they would put complaint on file but had not heard anything about it. *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10454312

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . have noticed over the past few years, and getting worse, a strong chemical odor. it causes bad headaches, allergies, worsens my asthma. it seems like a film of it coats my hair, skin and clothes, even after being in the heat for a small amount of time. it isn't as bad during colder months, but smell is still there. it is unbearable during the summer months, my husband and i have to avoid being in the vw at that point. i have read many forums about this problem and it seems like a health risk. i called vw last fall to report it and they said they would put complaint on file but had not heard anything about it. *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10454417

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . bought my car in 2011 august. started noticing problems in november 2011. gears shifting problems in jan 2012. my mileage was only 77,000 could not drive car. vw said my warranty was expired and wanted $3,500 for new transmission. paid money and in 2 weeks was back in shop with same problem. but i almost got in a car accident, my gears stalled in middle of road. luckily no one was in front of me or in back. scared me and i wouldn't drive it anymore. friend took it back in and they replaced transmission two times. (this was all vw transmissions). and its still in the shop because it took out the car computer now. its been 2 months without a car and im a single working mother. getting rides. they also wanted to charge me labor for the additional transmission errors!!!!! its been a nightmare! vw has been rude and not sensitive to problems at all. they could care less. *tr.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NIXA, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10455790

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact was traveling 60 mph when the vehicle caught on fire. the check engine warning light illuminated seconds prior to the fire. the contact was able to exit the vehicle and checked under the hood to inspect the failure. the engine blew shortly after the hood was opened. the contact was able to extinguish the fire and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. the contact stated that the water pump, radiator and vehicle regulator sensor was replaced. in addition, the head gaskets were leaking but the dealer advised that the vehicle could still be driven. eight months later, the vehicle caught on fire a second time. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact was advised that the fire was caused by the leak from the head gasket seals. the failure and current mileages were 28,000. updated 5/16/12 *cn the consumer stated there was oil in the anti-freeze and the seal on the overflow tank was leaking. updated 05/23/12.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 28000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAINT JOSEPH, MO. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on Mar 16, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GREG BUICK .

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10455926

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 03, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . this vw beetle a six speed automatic. any time i drive slower than 40 miles per hour (after the car is warmed up - 15 minutes or so) it starts to lurch between gears - both when accelerating and decelerating. speeding up, it revs high and then feels like it jumps into the next gear. slowing down, it jerks so hard it feels like i'm being rear-ended. one time, as i was parking it, it clunked so loudly when i shifted from r to d, i thought the transmission was going to drop to the ground! it seems the worst going between 2nd and 3rd gear. i feel like i'm being driven around by someone who doesn't know how to drive a stick shift. but it's an automatic. i'm being charged to remanufacture the entire transmission. it will cost $6,700! i only bought the car for $8,400. this 2004 car will cost me $16,100 by the time it's drivable. (by the way - your drop down for vehicle components doesn't work in ie 9.) *js.Mileage was 52220 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SIERRA MADRE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10457470

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts and the vehicle could not be shut off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the valve body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 64,000 and the failure mileage was 53,000..Mileage was 53000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ALFREDA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10458029

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 23, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle diplayed an abnormal noise when shifting. the vehicle also jumped gears when shifting. it is a triptronic transmission. it almost caused me to have an accident. when looking on the website www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/new+beetle+convertible/automatic+transmission i find many vw beetle owners are having the same problem. these tranmissions should be recalled. faulty and dangerous. *tr.Mileage was 63370 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in AKRON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10458610

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . my automatic 2004 vw beetle convertible jerks so hard from 1st to 2nd gear, it fells like i have been rear ended, or popped the clutch. i have almost been in 2 accidents due to the severity of the jerking, and have had the wheels actually squeal. the car works fine for the first 20-30 minutes, but then gets so bad i fear i may get whiplash. it is now beginning to rev to 6000 rpm when it shifts into 6th gear, or hesitates and i lose power. have been told i will need to replace transmission, but that will cost almost as much as the car is worth. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in WESTMINSTER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10460170

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i have had the regulator replaced in my rear driver's side window and my front and rear passenger side windows. it seems that there might be a manufacturer defect with the regulators/windows. thank you. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 114000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LONDONDERRY, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10460170

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . i have had the regulator replaced in my rear driver's side window and my front and rear passenger side windows. it seems that there might be a manufacturer defect with the regulators/windows. thank you. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 114000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LONDONDERRY, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10462890

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . this the 3rd window regulator to fail. one door and now both rear regulators. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LOS ALTOS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility/wiper

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility/wiper Review #10463451

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 28, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that both the passenger and driver side windows were inoperable and remained open. the contact was unable to close the windows. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the window regulator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in FLORENCE, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Unknown Or Other Review #10464212

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 28, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . my car lurches forward when i stop. took it to the dealership and they ran it on the computer stated found nothing. mechanic said he took it out for a drive and no problems encountered while driving. when vehicle lunges forward ;i feel like i am going to be rearended by the car behind me because it is so sudden; no way to warn the car behind me. please help me and others that have posted the same problems on internet. thank-you. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10466244

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 04, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . 1) inferior automatic transmission pump valve assembly caused very hard down and up shifting that could startle the driver. it was replaced at owner's expense. 2) left side rear window regulator failed and was replaced at time of purchase (feb. 2012). right side rear window regulator has failed july 2012 and must be replaced at owner's expense..Mileage was 55600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LEES SUMMIT, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10466244

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 04, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 1) inferior automatic transmission pump valve assembly caused very hard down and up shifting that could startle the driver. it was replaced at owner's expense. 2) left side rear window regulator failed and was replaced at time of purchase (feb. 2012). right side rear window regulator has failed july 2012 and must be replaced at owner's expense..Mileage was 55600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LEES SUMMIT, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10468084

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the transmission is slipping and n flaring. the car hesitates and then lunges forward upon acceleration. i had a mechanic look at it and he said the transmission needs to be replaced. there is a class action lawsuit in process for this vehicle. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBR31C24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VANCOUVER, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility/wiper

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility/wiper Review #10470410

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . both rear window control mechanisms have gone bad. i have done a search and this seems to be a re-occurring problem with this vehicle. very expensive to replace. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10471857

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2007.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle gls. the contact stated that the transmission failed. the contact mentioned that when the gears were shift from park into drive there was a brief delay on the vehicle acceleration. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission had a three second delay which was considered normal but as a safety precaution the transmission fluid and filter needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 97,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in HONOLULU, HI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10475498

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . when accelerating from a stop or from a low speed, when shifting from 3rd to 4th gear, the engine revs to a very high rpm, and i have no power and no acceleration. if i take my foot off the gas, it will then shift with a hard clunk. shifting in other gears is starting to be clunky as well. it is very dangerous to be driving on a highway with a car drifting to a lower velocity, when you are trying to accelerate! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in ATLANTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10475988

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . transmission slips second gear through fifth gear. contacted 2 vw dealers and was told by them vw made bad transmissions in this year. they know of the problem and want 6000 dollars to fix it! *tr *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 66548 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10476743

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . vehicle just started downshifting very hard (automatic transmission). broke two motor mounts while driving due to the transmission shifting this hard. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 87000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LEAGUE CITY, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine Review #10478300

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE . erratic shifting up and down between 1st and 3rd gears. car lurches to the point that a natural reaction is to relieve your foot from the brake which could cause a rear end collision in some cases. problematic part is internal valve body which is a known problem with vw's of this make and model. we had the problem fixed then called vw customer care to see about reimbursement and were told that an extended warranty was issued for 7 years or 2010. since my car had low mileage the intication occurred outside of warranty and i was told by vw that it is now my problem to take care of it to the tune of $2300 parts and labor. incidentally, i also did not receive the warranty as i was told it would have gone to the original owner anyway. considering this is a known issue and acknowledged by vw to be problematic up to 70,000 miles i feel that vw should offer up compensation in that it is their faulty part. any help in recouping costs incurred to fix this problem would be appreciated. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NIXA, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10478300

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . erratic shifting up and down between 1st and 3rd gears. car lurches to the point that a natural reaction is to relieve your foot from the brake which could cause a rear end collision in some cases. problematic part is internal valve body which is a known problem with vw's of this make and model. we had the problem fixed then called vw customer care to see about reimbursement and were told that an extended warranty was issued for 7 years or 2010. since my car had low mileage the intication occurred outside of warranty and i was told by vw that it is now my problem to take care of it to the tune of $2300 parts and labor. incidentally, i also did not receive the warranty as i was told it would have gone to the original owner anyway. considering this is a known issue and acknowledged by vw to be problematic up to 70,000 miles i feel that vw should offer up compensation in that it is their faulty part. any help in recouping costs incurred to fix this problem would be appreciated. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NIXA, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Review #10478432

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY . the back windshield has popped away from the convertible top. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21YX4N. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHMOND, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Structure Review #10478432

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE . the back windshield has popped away from the convertible top. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21YX4N. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in RICHMOND, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10478940

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . car was shifting very hard, tires would squeal as shifting between 1-2 and 2-3rd gears. to replace the transmission it will be between 2-5000.00 dollars we have had to replace window regulators, thermometer. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MILTON, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10478940

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . car was shifting very hard, tires would squeal as shifting between 1-2 and 2-3rd gears. to replace the transmission it will be between 2-5000.00 dollars we have had to replace window regulators, thermometer. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MILTON, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10478940

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . car was shifting very hard, tires would squeal as shifting between 1-2 and 2-3rd gears. to replace the transmission it will be between 2-5000.00 dollars we have had to replace window regulators, thermometer. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 69000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MILTON, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10481145

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the car jolts after it is warmed up. usually at slower speeds. tiptronic transmission. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85776 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NUTLEY, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine Review #10483339

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 26, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE . newly purchased vehicle that has a know issue. the tiptronic automatic transmission slips during gear changing. vw refuses to fix the issue because it is out of the 4 year warranty but the vehicle has less that 50000 miles. there is a know issue for this but i will have to pay $6500 for the repairs>??? not fair for new buyers who are kept in the dark about a know issue.. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10483339

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 26, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . newly purchased vehicle that has a know issue. the tiptronic automatic transmission slips during gear changing. vw refuses to fix the issue because it is out of the 4 year warranty but the vehicle has less that 50000 miles. there is a know issue for this but i will have to pay $6500 for the repairs>??? not fair for new buyers who are kept in the dark about a know issue.. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10487592

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle experienced difficulty shifting between first and second gears. the contact was able to move to the shoulder to restart the vehicle. the failure recurred several times after restarting the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue. the failure mileage was not available and the current mileage was 114,888. the vin was not available. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in GIBSONVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10490430

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . car wouldn't excel while driving suddenly 1 mile from town suddenly traffic slowed from snow storm in town,the vehicle smell was funny black smoked slowly leaked inside the car windows up heard a misfire engine light went on blinked then i heard loud blast like i thought it was a plow trucks muffler loudness realized ir was my vehicle stopped immediately less 1/3 mile at bank. shut off motor m now seeing smoke slowly entered in the middle of the 2 front seatsand console. feeling hot under belly of floors. orange glow through electrical outlet in back of console appeared to be hotwith plastic casing in and under floors hot sizzling crackling under center casing/i try to call 911 misused the cell wouldn't operate effectively flagged down a man n woman at the corner light of bank they declined to help so i went to car put snow on compartment and wet it down and aired out smoke with passenger door open .i went in bank for assistance .this vehicle was recalled for safety issues by manufacturer in the past .were said to be corrected by repairman also said seatbelt harness was a issue heated seats were a issue and airbags tranny also recalled for electrical issues and or transmission and air bags on some 2004 vw vehicle beetles recalls so far occurred to this vw were airbag sensors/ also the seatbelt harness cases were breaking repeatedly once purchased due to putting the seats up and back to get in the vehicle. now this mysterious fire and headlamp issue.. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10490430

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . car wouldn't excel while driving suddenly 1 mile from town suddenly traffic slowed from snow storm in town,the vehicle smell was funny black smoked slowly leaked inside the car windows up heard a misfire engine light went on blinked then i heard loud blast like i thought it was a plow trucks muffler loudness realized ir was my vehicle stopped immediately less 1/3 mile at bank. shut off motor m now seeing smoke slowly entered in the middle of the 2 front seatsand console. feeling hot under belly of floors. orange glow through electrical outlet in back of console appeared to be hotwith plastic casing in and under floors hot sizzling crackling under center casing/i try to call 911 misused the cell wouldn't operate effectively flagged down a man n woman at the corner light of bank they declined to help so i went to car put snow on compartment and wet it down and aired out smoke with passenger door open .i went in bank for assistance .this vehicle was recalled for safety issues by manufacturer in the past .were said to be corrected by repairman also said seatbelt harness was a issue heated seats were a issue and airbags tranny also recalled for electrical issues and or transmission and air bags on some 2004 vw vehicle beetles recalls so far occurred to this vw were airbag sensors/ also the seatbelt harness cases were breaking repeatedly once purchased due to putting the seats up and back to get in the vehicle. now this mysterious fire and headlamp issue.. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10490430

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . car wouldn't excel while driving suddenly 1 mile from town suddenly traffic slowed from snow storm in town,the vehicle smell was funny black smoked slowly leaked inside the car windows up heard a misfire engine light went on blinked then i heard loud blast like i thought it was a plow trucks muffler loudness realized ir was my vehicle stopped immediately less 1/3 mile at bank. shut off motor m now seeing smoke slowly entered in the middle of the 2 front seatsand console. feeling hot under belly of floors. orange glow through electrical outlet in back of console appeared to be hotwith plastic casing in and under floors hot sizzling crackling under center casing/i try to call 911 misused the cell wouldn't operate effectively flagged down a man n woman at the corner light of bank they declined to help so i went to car put snow on compartment and wet it down and aired out smoke with passenger door open .i went in bank for assistance .this vehicle was recalled for safety issues by manufacturer in the past .were said to be corrected by repairman also said seatbelt harness was a issue heated seats were a issue and airbags tranny also recalled for electrical issues and or transmission and air bags on some 2004 vw vehicle beetles recalls so far occurred to this vw were airbag sensors/ also the seatbelt harness cases were breaking repeatedly once purchased due to putting the seats up and back to get in the vehicle. now this mysterious fire and headlamp issue.. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10490430

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with AIR BAGS . car wouldn't excel while driving suddenly 1 mile from town suddenly traffic slowed from snow storm in town,the vehicle smell was funny black smoked slowly leaked inside the car windows up heard a misfire engine light went on blinked then i heard loud blast like i thought it was a plow trucks muffler loudness realized ir was my vehicle stopped immediately less 1/3 mile at bank. shut off motor m now seeing smoke slowly entered in the middle of the 2 front seatsand console. feeling hot under belly of floors. orange glow through electrical outlet in back of console appeared to be hotwith plastic casing in and under floors hot sizzling crackling under center casing/i try to call 911 misused the cell wouldn't operate effectively flagged down a man n woman at the corner light of bank they declined to help so i went to car put snow on compartment and wet it down and aired out smoke with passenger door open .i went in bank for assistance .this vehicle was recalled for safety issues by manufacturer in the past .were said to be corrected by repairman also said seatbelt harness was a issue heated seats were a issue and airbags tranny also recalled for electrical issues and or transmission and air bags on some 2004 vw vehicle beetles recalls so far occurred to this vw were airbag sensors/ also the seatbelt harness cases were breaking repeatedly once purchased due to putting the seats up and back to get in the vehicle. now this mysterious fire and headlamp issue.. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Review #10490430

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . car wouldn't excel while driving suddenly 1 mile from town suddenly traffic slowed from snow storm in town,the vehicle smell was funny black smoked slowly leaked inside the car windows up heard a misfire engine light went on blinked then i heard loud blast like i thought it was a plow trucks muffler loudness realized ir was my vehicle stopped immediately less 1/3 mile at bank. shut off motor m now seeing smoke slowly entered in the middle of the 2 front seatsand console. feeling hot under belly of floors. orange glow through electrical outlet in back of console appeared to be hotwith plastic casing in and under floors hot sizzling crackling under center casing/i try to call 911 misused the cell wouldn't operate effectively flagged down a man n woman at the corner light of bank they declined to help so i went to car put snow on compartment and wet it down and aired out smoke with passenger door open .i went in bank for assistance .this vehicle was recalled for safety issues by manufacturer in the past .were said to be corrected by repairman also said seatbelt harness was a issue heated seats were a issue and airbags tranny also recalled for electrical issues and or transmission and air bags on some 2004 vw vehicle beetles recalls so far occurred to this vw were airbag sensors/ also the seatbelt harness cases were breaking repeatedly once purchased due to putting the seats up and back to get in the vehicle. now this mysterious fire and headlamp issue.. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine Review #10498207

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . my car was fine and it started running a lil funky so i took it to get a diagnostic test and turns out there is a recall on my air bags ! transmission and body valve ? it absolutely doesn't want to go in reverse anymore and i barley bought the car in july of 2012 and this incident happens just 5 months later. very disappointed please help i am a working nursing student that still makes payments on this car. i know my rights and i feel you can help me out please and thank you. *tr ## vin failed ## .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TULARE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10498207

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . my car was fine and it started running a lil funky so i took it to get a diagnostic test and turns out there is a recall on my air bags ! transmission and body valve ? it absolutely doesn't want to go in reverse anymore and i barley bought the car in july of 2012 and this incident happens just 5 months later. very disappointed please help i am a working nursing student that still makes payments on this car. i know my rights and i feel you can help me out please and thank you. *tr ## vin failed ## .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TULARE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10521973

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with AIR BAGS . air bag module lite stays on. took to dealer and was told it would cost 800 to replace module. this vehicle at this has only 71802 miles as of june 26,2013. i feel this is a major safety and should be replaced by a vw dealership free of charge. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PAULDING, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Review #10523500

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . rear window went up and then down by itself...then a cracking noise ensued and now window is stuck open. hundreds if not thousands of beetle convertibles have had this problem, which is due primarily to poor engineering. vw makes $500-600 for every repair. (see: http://newbeetle.org/forums/new-beetle-convertible/38354-back-window-regulator-motors-vw-recall.html). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in LORIS, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10535829

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . i found out today that my 2004 vw beetle has a faulty transmission valve body. upon researching it more, it became clear that vw was aware of this problem and denied any responsibility in correcting the problem. additionally, vw continued to produce cars for years with the defective transmissions. i bought the car used in 2011, which was already out of warranty. i had no knowledge of this problem until last month when it started lurching and shifting hard. my car has fewer than 55,000 miles, and is only driven to work and back (9 miles a day). it was not until i read the enormous amount of complaints that i found out that this problem was not isolated to my car. i am shocked that vw will not correct an expensive and debilitating issue with their cars that causes transmissions to shut down. this problem should not be happening to a car with low miles and is not normal wear and tear. vw refuses to take responsibility and basically told me they would not do anything to help. i am hoping this complaint will force them to correct this known problem with any vw beetle produced in the years (2003-2010) that has this defect. it is the safe and right thing to do. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21Y14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BEAVERTON, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10537725

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . ever since we purchased our used 2004 beetle converitble, the transmission has been a problem. when shifting from 1-3 gears the car jumps and halts. it is horrible. we had the trip tron switch replaced and still no help. i was informed by the mechanic that this is a problem with these cars from 2003 to 2008. a new transmission is over $6000. apparently, it has to be replaced. *tt.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SPOKANE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine Review #10537725

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . ever since we purchased our used 2004 beetle converitble, the transmission has been a problem. when shifting from 1-3 gears the car jumps and halts. it is horrible. we had the trip tron switch replaced and still no help. i was informed by the mechanic that this is a problem with these cars from 2003 to 2008. a new transmission is over $6000. apparently, it has to be replaced. *tt.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM21Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SPOKANE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10554000

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 19, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . vehicle lurches forward when starting from stop. lurching is severe and becomes worse and transmission warms. transmission is dsg type of automatic. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 104200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31CX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PARKVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10554302

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . car slipped completely out of gear when shifting from 3rd gear to 4th gear. it continues to do this when the car has completely warmed up. going out of gear essentially makes us a sitting duck on the highway for a rear end collision. very much a safety issue for the children riding in the back seat. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67850 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y84M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NEWNAN, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10560605

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . simply what happen was i bought the wrong car it seems.one night i was driving to work and all the sudden as i press the accelerator i notice the car was just revving and not going anywhere at all and on the gauge cluster the pnrds was flashing so i put my hazards on and moved into the breakdown lane and waited for a tow truck. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 128000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCR31C14M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VOLUNTOWN, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10565298

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 17, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . the car was unresponsive. the car turned off. the car was steered to side of the road. the car caught fire and was destroyed in less than 10 minutes. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARROLLTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine Review #10565298

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 17, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . the car was unresponsive. the car turned off. the car was steered to side of the road. the car caught fire and was destroyed in less than 10 minutes. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CARROLLTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10568844

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 04, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the air bag sensor light was illuminated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 08v178000 (air bags). the failure mileage was 75,000. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in TAYLORS FALLS, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10577872

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 59,000. the current mileage was 79,000. updated 05/28/14*lj .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y44M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in PAULDING, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10586023

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 12, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . the transmission slips in and out of gear. the lights on the dash indicating prnd2 all have brackets around them and don't indicate what gear the car is in. it feels like we hit a road hazard every time the transmission does change gears, the dealer told us this is normal, but it is getting worse and after looking through online forums, this is a common issue with this vehicle. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y24M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in STRATFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10586404

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with AIR BAGS . my air bag warning light came on yet again. this has happened in the past and was fixed by a vw dealer by changing the infrequently used passenger side seat belt buckle. the cost of this repair was $360. the warning light came on again less than one year later. it was brought back to the dealer and scanned and found to be a defective air bag control module. the estimate for the fix was about $800 with the advisory that it might not be fixed with that part replacement. the service report reads, "airbag crash sensors may need to be replaced as well if software is different from new module." it sounds like the vw technicians themselves are guessing about the repair. there is reportedly a vw recall on the 2003-2005 beetle airbag control module but the vw dealer as well as vw customer service (800-374-8389) both tell me that it does not apply to my vehicle. the internet vw beetle forums are replete with reports of airbag system problems. i am submitting this complaint to add to the current list of such complaints with the hopes that vw will take responsibility for what appears to be a serious safety related defect in their design and/or manufacturing process of the 2004 vw beetle. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWBM31Y64M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SOUTH HADLEY, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10592871

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with AIR BAGS . airbag service light on dash came on. this means the airbags were disabled. dealership identified the seat belt clasp on the driver seat as the problem. the electronics in the clasp were not communicating correctly causing the airbag to be disabled. the seatbelt as a safety mechanism itself was not compromised. the dealership representative indicated that this was a known and common issue with this vehicle make and model and that the fix was to replace the seatbelt clasp at a cost of about $300.00. the cause of the seatbelt clasp to fail was the motion of moving the seat backwards and forwards. to access the rear seats of the car the seat must be moved backwards and forwards as it is a two door car. overtime, this activity wore out some electronics in the clasp causing the airbag to be disabled. this is not a normal wear and tear item that is customarily replaced such as tires, brake pads or wiper blades. the manufacture should recognize this critical safety issue and offer to voluntarily recall the vehicles and/or offer to pay for a fix in our case. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MADISON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Review #10592871

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . airbag service light on dash came on. this means the airbags were disabled. dealership identified the seat belt clasp on the driver seat as the problem. the electronics in the clasp were not communicating correctly causing the airbag to be disabled. the seatbelt as a safety mechanism itself was not compromised. the dealership representative indicated that this was a known and common issue with this vehicle make and model and that the fix was to replace the seatbelt clasp at a cost of about $300.00. the cause of the seatbelt clasp to fail was the motion of moving the seat backwards and forwards. to access the rear seats of the car the seat must be moved backwards and forwards as it is a two door car. overtime, this activity wore out some electronics in the clasp causing the airbag to be disabled. this is not a normal wear and tear item that is customarily replaced such as tires, brake pads or wiper blades. the manufacture should recognize this critical safety issue and offer to voluntarily recall the vehicles and/or offer to pay for a fix in our case. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MADISON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10593905

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . the battery to alternator wire on these cars overheats and catches fire. i own a car dealership and just had it happen to me. i was lucky and stopped anything horrible from happening but most people would not know enough to stop it or that it was happening. these cars are a huge fire hazard and you need to issue a recall. check the pictures of burned cars on google. you wont find one complaint but many and plenty of burned cars. so i ask that you do your best to fix this issue. the car i own has a history of the alternator being serviced. obviously a recall issue that maybe vw should figure out how to fix instead a band aid and out the door. check car fax on this car. if someone let there car warm they could burn down there house. i am going to reroute this wire and replace it with a better grade of wire. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in OMAHA, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine Review #10593905

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . the battery to alternator wire on these cars overheats and catches fire. i own a car dealership and just had it happen to me. i was lucky and stopped anything horrible from happening but most people would not know enough to stop it or that it was happening. these cars are a huge fire hazard and you need to issue a recall. check the pictures of burned cars on google. you wont find one complaint but many and plenty of burned cars. so i ask that you do your best to fix this issue. the car i own has a history of the alternator being serviced. obviously a recall issue that maybe vw should figure out how to fix instead a band aid and out the door. check car fax on this car. if someone let there car warm they could burn down there house. i am going to reroute this wire and replace it with a better grade of wire. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in OMAHA, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10606869

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . my engine light came on and the ac stopped blowing cold air. i also noticed a beep sound that would come on when i turned the headlights on but the sound would turn off and on while i drove. then the alarm stopped working and the interior lights malfunctioned, the radio also gave out and the vehicle seemed to hesitate while driving it. i checked the fuse box on the battery and discovered that the slot where the fuse slips into on top of the vehicle battery was melted and there was something on the driver side headlamp cover like some type of gas or fumes had escaped the battery and sprayed the headlampcover. i changed the fuses around and got the ac going again, then i changed them all out, and everything worked great for about 5 days, then the interior lights went out again, the alarm stopped working, radio is out, the beeping sound is back and when i checked the fuse, it was melting again. i am afraid that while in the vehicle with my children i will have a malfunction and be injured. i just paid off the vehicle... what a gift for paying off a vehicle... seems like everything in and on that vehicle is a hazard and an accident waiting to happen.. its sad because i use to love my new beetle. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31C94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Review #10606869

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . my engine light came on and the ac stopped blowing cold air. i also noticed a beep sound that would come on when i turned the headlights on but the sound would turn off and on while i drove. then the alarm stopped working and the interior lights malfunctioned, the radio also gave out and the vehicle seemed to hesitate while driving it. i checked the fuse box on the battery and discovered that the slot where the fuse slips into on top of the vehicle battery was melted and there was something on the driver side headlamp cover like some type of gas or fumes had escaped the battery and sprayed the headlampcover. i changed the fuses around and got the ac going again, then i changed them all out, and everything worked great for about 5 days, then the interior lights went out again, the alarm stopped working, radio is out, the beeping sound is back and when i checked the fuse, it was melting again. i am afraid that while in the vehicle with my children i will have a malfunction and be injured. i just paid off the vehicle... what a gift for paying off a vehicle... seems like everything in and on that vehicle is a hazard and an accident waiting to happen.. its sad because i use to love my new beetle. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31C94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10606869

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . my engine light came on and the ac stopped blowing cold air. i also noticed a beep sound that would come on when i turned the headlights on but the sound would turn off and on while i drove. then the alarm stopped working and the interior lights malfunctioned, the radio also gave out and the vehicle seemed to hesitate while driving it. i checked the fuse box on the battery and discovered that the slot where the fuse slips into on top of the vehicle battery was melted and there was something on the driver side headlamp cover like some type of gas or fumes had escaped the battery and sprayed the headlampcover. i changed the fuses around and got the ac going again, then i changed them all out, and everything worked great for about 5 days, then the interior lights went out again, the alarm stopped working, radio is out, the beeping sound is back and when i checked the fuse, it was melting again. i am afraid that while in the vehicle with my children i will have a malfunction and be injured. i just paid off the vehicle... what a gift for paying off a vehicle... seems like everything in and on that vehicle is a hazard and an accident waiting to happen.. its sad because i use to love my new beetle. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31C94M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10608859

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . my 16 year old daughter drives this car. initially the headlight was burnt out. ordered a new headlight and installed it and it worked fine for about an hour. then my daughter drove the car approximately 10 miles. when she arrived at her destination she attempted to turn the car off but the key would not come out of the ignition. when i arrived i could smell something burning and the car battery was now dead. i had the battery jumped but now the headlight that i just replaced was not working again, and now the brake lights and the running lights were not working. the next morning the battery was dead again. when we finally got over to the mechanic the wiring was completely melted and the headlamp modulator was blown. the window washer fluid reservoir was melted and ruined. after about $1000 in repairs the mechanic is explaining this is just the one side, the wiring for the other side is going to need to be replaced in next 6 months or so. he explained this is a common occcurance with these cars. i am honestly afraid to allow my daughter to drive the car as it seems it is a fire hazard. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in VENICE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine Review #10609599

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . engine stalls while driving. epc and check engine light goes on. loss of power steering. it is a very dangerous problem. it has happened multiple times. the last time was 7/8/2014, the vehicle is in the shop. i am afraid to drive it. repairs have not been successful in the past. volkswagon has been contacted they say not recalls are listed. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCM31Y74M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in OSWEGO, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Power Train Review #10617420

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . car has sudden jerky when shifting also rear windows will not roll up or down. dealership said needs new transmition but have only had car 8 months. the windows quit working after owning it for one week cost 400 just to fix one window. dealership estimate to fix transmition 6700.oo.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD31Y54M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in KLAMATH FALLS, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seats

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seats Review #10628056

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SEATS . i have noticed a quarter size burn starting to happen on the seat section of the front passenger seat my son had the seat heater on this morning when driving to school no burn noticed on his leg the car is a convert able beetle 2003 the seat is in reasonable condition .leather still supple with no visual defects apart from slight discoloration and some peripheral cracking on the exterior seat section. will not be able to turn on heated seat .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 135000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK21YO31. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MURRIETA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Engine Review #10628305

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on July 29, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ENGINE . exiting garden state parkway sb engine cut out in the middle of the exit ramp. had to be pushed off and then towed. dealer diagnosed that it was the timing belt tensioner. this is not covered under my used car warranty however this is a known problem with the 2.0l turbo motors. i contacted vw customer service who told me that they do not have any recalls or technical bulletins for this part. i am aware that the part that is faulty on the timing belt tensioner was only corrected in 2012. i personally know someone whose entire engine was replaced under warranty due to the failure of this part . the faulty part being replaced is a spring. i understand that my vehicle is not in warranty however the problem is known by vw and i should be either partially or entirely covered for this repair. if you want to do your own research, this problem is very easy to find on the internet..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 76291 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWFE31C04M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in MIDDLETOWN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Steering

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Steering Review #10631163

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with STEERING . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that after activating the turning signal, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. additionally, the instrument panel shorted and smoke came from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to determine the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000. the vin was unavailable. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CHECOTAH, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Exterior Lighting Turn Signal Review #10631163

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2014.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL . tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. the contact stated that after activating the turning signal, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. additionally, the instrument panel shorted and smoke came from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to determine the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000. the vin was unavailable. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in CHECOTAH, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Seat Belts Review #10643670

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . driver's side seat belt wiring has failed thus illuminating the air bag light. the seat belt wiring is of minute diameter with little shielding and poor conduit. because the seat belt must flex when moving the seat forward, the strain on the wiring in the seat belt rips the wiring from it's soldered joint. this causes the air bag light to illuminate and causes the air bag system to revert to a backup algorithm that puts the driver in a dangerous environment. this "backup" algorithm will not monitor vehicle speed and will automatically deploy the airbag at a default amount of force regardless of impact force. this means that a minor fender bender that reaches the airbag force threshold could deploy the airbag at a force too great and conversely a high speed impact may deploy the airbag with insufficient force. this is an extremely common problem on this model year vehicle. a quick internet search will alert you as to how common this problem is. after calling my local dealership, they told me "we replace a ton of those seatbelts." volkswagen should acknowledge this egregious manufacturing defect and recall this defective part before fatal consequences further prove this is a deadly and extremely common problem..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NORTH CANTON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Air Bags Review #10643670

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with AIR BAGS . driver's side seat belt wiring has failed thus illuminating the air bag light. the seat belt wiring is of minute diameter with little shielding and poor conduit. because the seat belt must flex when moving the seat forward, the strain on the wiring in the seat belt rips the wiring from it's soldered joint. this causes the air bag light to illuminate and causes the air bag system to revert to a backup algorithm that puts the driver in a dangerous environment. this "backup" algorithm will not monitor vehicle speed and will automatically deploy the airbag at a default amount of force regardless of impact force. this means that a minor fender bender that reaches the airbag force threshold could deploy the airbag at a force too great and conversely a high speed impact may deploy the airbag with insufficient force. this is an extremely common problem on this model year vehicle. a quick internet search will alert you as to how common this problem is. after calling my local dealership, they told me "we replace a ton of those seatbelts." volkswagen should acknowledge this egregious manufacturing defect and recall this defective part before fatal consequences further prove this is a deadly and extremely common problem..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCK31C34M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in NORTH CANTON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System

Volkswagen Beetle 2004 Electrical System Review #10663487

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2004, manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . the back passenger window motor was replaced. today 12/09/14 not the front passenger window motor needs replaced. i think this is faulty. this is a common occurrence according to the local vw repair dealership. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWCD21YX4M. Volkswagen Beetle 2004 problem was reported in BETTENDORF, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.


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Julia Samhammer   Clovis, CA 

2:33am on Sunday, October 31st, 2010

My 2004 turbo beetle sometimes loses power when driving when I have the gas pedal depressed. Sometimes it only lasts for about 15 seconds when the car is maintaining a steady speed and suddenly the car will stall, then accelerate, then stall, and th... read more »