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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10376729

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2009.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, UNKNOWN FUMES WOULD ENTER THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE HER TO BECOME ILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE FURTHER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,412. .1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 22412 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWFG31Y47M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Seat Belts

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10395728

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED ONCE THE THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS BUCKLED THE THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE SEAT BELT SENSOR WAS NOT READING CORRECTLY THEREFORE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD NOT DETECT IT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 62,000. UPDATED 5/2/11 *CN UPDATED 05/12/11.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRF31Y77M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in NEW BERRY, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Electrical System

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10395907

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS WOULD INVOLUNTARILY OPEN AND CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER LOCK HAD BECOME INOPERABLE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRF31Y17M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in CLARKSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10395907

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS WOULD INVOLUNTARILY OPEN AND CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER LOCK HAD BECOME INOPERABLE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRF31Y17M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in CLARKSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Latches/locks/linkages

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10395907

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS WOULD INVOLUNTARILY OPEN AND CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER LOCK HAD BECOME INOPERABLE. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED TWICE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRF31Y17M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in CLARKSVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Seats

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10463237

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with SEATS . HARD HEAVY ODOR PERMEATING MY INSIDE OF MY VW CONVERTIBLE 2007 CAR. WENT TO DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND FOR A FEW DAYS THEY PURIFIED IT FOR DAYS. I PICKED IT UP AND IT WAS STILL THERE. BROUGHT IN TO OTHER DEALER 3 TIMES AND THEY CLAIM THERE IS NOTHING. IT WAS CLEARLY A STAGED ANSWER. BUT I HAVE TO ADMIT , VW DEALERS TOOK TIME TO SEE WHAT IT COULD BE. STATING THEY SMELL "SOMETHING" NOT SURE WHAT IT IS? IT VERY WELL COULD BE A HEALTH RISK .HOW DO I KNOW I WONT GET CANCER OR POISONING FROM THIS ? I CAN ASSURE YOU NO ONE CARS FROM VW OF AMERICA. BASICALLY I OWN A CAR I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE AND ONLY DRIVE IT WHEN I AM HARD UP TO GET SOMEWHERE. IT SMELLS LIKE CRAYONS AND CHEMICALS. WHEN I DROVE IT, I WOULD GET HEADACHES AND SO WOULD MY DAUGHTER. I WOULD GET TEARS IN MY EYES, AND I QUIT DRIVING IT.IT IS NOW 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS 32000 MILES ON IT. FILED 3 CLAIMS WITH VW OF AMERICA AND THEY SAID "THERE IS NO SMELL". I HAVE ALMOST PAID OFF THE CAR , (WHICH I CANNOT DRIVE). I AM SO FRUSTRATED. LEMON LAW DOES NOT COVER ODOR ISSUES AS THE CAR RUNS PERFECTLY. IT IS TOXIC TO ME, AND I WON'T DRIVE MY FAMILY IN IT. BUT ITS A DANGER. I EMAILED VW OF AMERICA AND THEY TOTALLY BLEW ME OFF. I AM A 30 YEAR VW OWNER. I KNOW MY CARS. THERE IS A DEFECT HERE. AND I AM SCREWED OUT OF A NEW CAR. THERE GOES ALL MY MONEY. MANY POSTS POINT TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE LINING , AS THEY WERE MANUFACTURED IN MEXICO. POSSIBLY USED LOW GRADE MATERIAL CAUSING THE SMELL.THE ONLY WAY TO DRIVE THIS ,IS WINDOWS DOWN. THE SMELL IS SO STRONG, THAT WITH THE TOP DOWN- THE CAB SMELLS I AM TELLING YOU I HAVE BEEN RIPPED OFF.THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT!!!! NO ONE IS HELPING ME WITH A FULL REFUND OR A FINAL REMEDY!--FYI VW OF AMERICA REPS TOLD ME TO CALL THE CEO OF VOLKSWAGEN?????????????????????????(REALLY?) *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):V3321232122. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Structure Body

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10463237

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . HARD HEAVY ODOR PERMEATING MY INSIDE OF MY VW CONVERTIBLE 2007 CAR. WENT TO DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND FOR A FEW DAYS THEY PURIFIED IT FOR DAYS. I PICKED IT UP AND IT WAS STILL THERE. BROUGHT IN TO OTHER DEALER 3 TIMES AND THEY CLAIM THERE IS NOTHING. IT WAS CLEARLY A STAGED ANSWER. BUT I HAVE TO ADMIT , VW DEALERS TOOK TIME TO SEE WHAT IT COULD BE. STATING THEY SMELL "SOMETHING" NOT SURE WHAT IT IS? IT VERY WELL COULD BE A HEALTH RISK .HOW DO I KNOW I WONT GET CANCER OR POISONING FROM THIS ? I CAN ASSURE YOU NO ONE CARS FROM VW OF AMERICA. BASICALLY I OWN A CAR I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE AND ONLY DRIVE IT WHEN I AM HARD UP TO GET SOMEWHERE. IT SMELLS LIKE CRAYONS AND CHEMICALS. WHEN I DROVE IT, I WOULD GET HEADACHES AND SO WOULD MY DAUGHTER. I WOULD GET TEARS IN MY EYES, AND I QUIT DRIVING IT.IT IS NOW 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS 32000 MILES ON IT. FILED 3 CLAIMS WITH VW OF AMERICA AND THEY SAID "THERE IS NO SMELL". I HAVE ALMOST PAID OFF THE CAR , (WHICH I CANNOT DRIVE). I AM SO FRUSTRATED. LEMON LAW DOES NOT COVER ODOR ISSUES AS THE CAR RUNS PERFECTLY. IT IS TOXIC TO ME, AND I WON'T DRIVE MY FAMILY IN IT. BUT ITS A DANGER. I EMAILED VW OF AMERICA AND THEY TOTALLY BLEW ME OFF. I AM A 30 YEAR VW OWNER. I KNOW MY CARS. THERE IS A DEFECT HERE. AND I AM SCREWED OUT OF A NEW CAR. THERE GOES ALL MY MONEY. MANY POSTS POINT TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE LINING , AS THEY WERE MANUFACTURED IN MEXICO. POSSIBLY USED LOW GRADE MATERIAL CAUSING THE SMELL.THE ONLY WAY TO DRIVE THIS ,IS WINDOWS DOWN. THE SMELL IS SO STRONG, THAT WITH THE TOP DOWN- THE CAB SMELLS I AM TELLING YOU I HAVE BEEN RIPPED OFF.THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT!!!! NO ONE IS HELPING ME WITH A FULL REFUND OR A FINAL REMEDY!--FYI VW OF AMERICA REPS TOLD ME TO CALL THE CEO OF VOLKSWAGEN?????????????????????????(REALLY?) *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):V3321232122. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Fuel System, Gasoline

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10463237

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2008.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . HARD HEAVY ODOR PERMEATING MY INSIDE OF MY VW CONVERTIBLE 2007 CAR. WENT TO DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND FOR A FEW DAYS THEY PURIFIED IT FOR DAYS. I PICKED IT UP AND IT WAS STILL THERE. BROUGHT IN TO OTHER DEALER 3 TIMES AND THEY CLAIM THERE IS NOTHING. IT WAS CLEARLY A STAGED ANSWER. BUT I HAVE TO ADMIT , VW DEALERS TOOK TIME TO SEE WHAT IT COULD BE. STATING THEY SMELL "SOMETHING" NOT SURE WHAT IT IS? IT VERY WELL COULD BE A HEALTH RISK .HOW DO I KNOW I WONT GET CANCER OR POISONING FROM THIS ? I CAN ASSURE YOU NO ONE CARS FROM VW OF AMERICA. BASICALLY I OWN A CAR I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE AND ONLY DRIVE IT WHEN I AM HARD UP TO GET SOMEWHERE. IT SMELLS LIKE CRAYONS AND CHEMICALS. WHEN I DROVE IT, I WOULD GET HEADACHES AND SO WOULD MY DAUGHTER. I WOULD GET TEARS IN MY EYES, AND I QUIT DRIVING IT.IT IS NOW 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS 32000 MILES ON IT. FILED 3 CLAIMS WITH VW OF AMERICA AND THEY SAID "THERE IS NO SMELL". I HAVE ALMOST PAID OFF THE CAR , (WHICH I CANNOT DRIVE). I AM SO FRUSTRATED. LEMON LAW DOES NOT COVER ODOR ISSUES AS THE CAR RUNS PERFECTLY. IT IS TOXIC TO ME, AND I WON'T DRIVE MY FAMILY IN IT. BUT ITS A DANGER. I EMAILED VW OF AMERICA AND THEY TOTALLY BLEW ME OFF. I AM A 30 YEAR VW OWNER. I KNOW MY CARS. THERE IS A DEFECT HERE. AND I AM SCREWED OUT OF A NEW CAR. THERE GOES ALL MY MONEY. MANY POSTS POINT TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE LINING , AS THEY WERE MANUFACTURED IN MEXICO. POSSIBLY USED LOW GRADE MATERIAL CAUSING THE SMELL.THE ONLY WAY TO DRIVE THIS ,IS WINDOWS DOWN. THE SMELL IS SO STRONG, THAT WITH THE TOP DOWN- THE CAB SMELLS I AM TELLING YOU I HAVE BEEN RIPPED OFF.THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT!!!! NO ONE IS HELPING ME WITH A FULL REFUND OR A FINAL REMEDY!--FYI VW OF AMERICA REPS TOLD ME TO CALL THE CEO OF VOLKSWAGEN?????????????????????????(REALLY?) *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):V3321232122. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Service Brakes

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10497646

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TRAVELING ON THE DC CAPITAL BELTWAY, TRAFFIC SLOWED DUE TO A CAR PULLED OVER. I ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND HAD A HARD PEDAL WITH NO BRAKING ACTION AT ALL. I POPPED THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND WAS UNABLE TO GET ANY BRAKING ACTION. I SWERVED TO MISS THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND CLIPPED THE REAR OF THE CAR TO MY RIGHT. I FIRMLY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE ENTIRE TIME AND NEVER FELT ANY SENSATION OF ANY BRAKING FORCE. I WENT ON SOME NEW BEETLE FORUMS AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND WAS ABLE TO FIND SEVERAL STRINGS DESCRIBING EXACTLY WHAT HAPPEN. IT APPEARS THAT WHEN A SPLIT OCCURS IN THE VACUUM HOSE TO THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER, IF THE BRAKE IS ENGAGED IN NORMAL SERVICE, THERE IS NO ISSUE HOWEVER IF YOU JAB THE BRAKES SUCH AS IN A PANIC STOP ONE GETS A HARD PEDAL AND NO STOPPING POWER. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION DUE TO THE BRAKES FAILING AT THE MOST EXACT TIME WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED WITH NO PREWARNING. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWSW31C87M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in BRIDGETON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Air Bags

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10508476

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR PASSENGER SEAT (INDICATING THAT AIR BAG NOT WORKING AND PROBLEM). DEALER STATES THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A ONE OWNER VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 47000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWFF31YX7M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Seat Belts

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10508476

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR PASSENGER SEAT (INDICATING THAT AIR BAG NOT WORKING AND PROBLEM). DEALER STATES THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A ONE OWNER VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 47000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWFF31YX7M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Steering

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10535465

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with STEERING . THE IGNITION KEY/TUMBLER AND STEERING COLUMN WILL BECOME LOCKED IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT PERFECTLY STRAIGHT. CAR MUST BE ALIGNED PERFECTLY BEFORE PARKING TO NOT HAVE AN ISSUE. CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN FIXED. KEY AND TUMBLER WILL ACTUALLY SPIN IN THE COLUMN WHEN TURNED WHILE COLUMN IS LOCKED UP. DEALER SAID TO PULL ON KEY/TUMBLER WHILE TURNING AND IT WILL "CATCH" ITS POSITION AGAIN. WIFE HAS BEEN TRAPPED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS BECAUSE OF STEERING COLUMN LOCK-UP. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR ANYONE TO BE LEFT STRANDED IN ANY LOCATION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in MCALLEN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Electrical System

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10535465

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2010.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE IGNITION KEY/TUMBLER AND STEERING COLUMN WILL BECOME LOCKED IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT PERFECTLY STRAIGHT. CAR MUST BE ALIGNED PERFECTLY BEFORE PARKING TO NOT HAVE AN ISSUE. CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN FIXED. KEY AND TUMBLER WILL ACTUALLY SPIN IN THE COLUMN WHEN TURNED WHILE COLUMN IS LOCKED UP. DEALER SAID TO PULL ON KEY/TUMBLER WHILE TURNING AND IT WILL "CATCH" ITS POSITION AGAIN. WIFE HAS BEEN TRAPPED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS BECAUSE OF STEERING COLUMN LOCK-UP. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR ANYONE TO BE LEFT STRANDED IN ANY LOCATION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6000 miles. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in MCALLEN, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Vehicle Speed Control

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10547300

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2013.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP. TWO MONTHS LATER WHILE PARKING IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AND ROLLED OVER A CEMENT CHOCK FOLLOWED BY A STORAGE UNIT THAT FRACTURED THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT NO CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE WAS DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,387. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 37387 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRG31Y47M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Power Train

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10555797

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2012.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TRANSMISSION IS BAD. HARD SHIFTS BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. ALSO BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. DRIVES FINE UNTIL THE CAR WARMS UP. AFTER ABOUT 20 OR 30 MINUTES IT STARTS THE HARD SHIFT AND JERKING. IT HAS GOTTEN STUCK IN 2ND GEAR AND WILL NOT SHIFT UP OR DOWN, NOTHING, JUST STUCK. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWRF31Y97M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in DECATUR, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Exterior Lighting

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 Safety Review #10556519

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2011.VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2007, manufactured by Volkswagen of America, Inc. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3VWPF31Y17M. Volkswagen Beetle 2007 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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