1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE CONSOLE WAS MELTING. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE CONSOLE WAS MELTING. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FA...

MY CAR- 1999 VW BEETLE WAS NOT FULLY INSPECTED BEFORE I GOT THE CAR FROM DEALER. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY CAR HAS LONG LIST OF PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT TO REPAIR AND I FELT THAT IT WASN'T REAL SAFE BECAUSE OF STRUT SHOCK AND POWER STEERING ALSO CV JOINTS ARE GETTING BAD IN THE UNDER OF HOOD. I FOUN...

MY CAR- 1999 VW BEETLE WAS NOT FULLY INSPECTED BEFORE I GOT THE CAR FROM DEALER. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY CAR HAS LONG LIST OF PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT TO REPAIR AND I FELT THAT IT WASN'T REAL SAFE BECAUSE OF STRUT SHOCK AND POWER STEERING ALSO CV JOINTS ARE GETTING BAD IN THE UNDER OF HOOD. I FOUN...

MY CAR- 1999 VW BEETLE WAS NOT FULLY INSPECTED BEFORE I GOT THE CAR FROM DEALER. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY CAR HAS LONG LIST OF PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT TO REPAIR AND I FELT THAT IT WASN'T REAL SAFE BECAUSE OF STRUT SHOCK AND POWER STEERING ALSO CV JOINTS ARE GETTING BAD IN THE UNDER OF HOOD. I FOUN...

MY CAR- 1999 VW BEETLE WAS NOT FULLY INSPECTED BEFORE I GOT THE CAR FROM DEALER. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY CAR HAS LONG LIST OF PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT TO REPAIR AND I FELT THAT IT WASN'T REAL SAFE BECAUSE OF STRUT SHOCK AND POWER STEERING ALSO CV JOINTS ARE GETTING BAD IN THE UNDER OF HOOD. I FOUN...

MY CAR- 1999 VW BEETLE WAS NOT FULLY INSPECTED BEFORE I GOT THE CAR FROM DEALER. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY CAR HAS LONG LIST OF PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT TO REPAIR AND I FELT THAT IT WASN'T REAL SAFE BECAUSE OF STRUT SHOCK AND POWER STEERING ALSO CV JOINTS ARE GETTING BAD IN THE UNDER OF HOOD. I FOUN...

MY CAR- 1999 VW BEETLE WAS NOT FULLY INSPECTED BEFORE I GOT THE CAR FROM DEALER. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY CAR HAS LONG LIST OF PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT TO REPAIR AND I FELT THAT IT WASN'T REAL SAFE BECAUSE OF STRUT SHOCK AND POWER STEERING ALSO CV JOINTS ARE GETTING BAD IN THE UNDER OF HOOD. I FOUN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED NEAR THE LEFT PART OF THE DASHBOARD CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE NATURE OF THE SMO...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED NEAR THE LEFT PART OF THE DASHBOARD CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE NATURE OF THE SMO...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED NEAR THE LEFT PART OF THE DASHBOARD CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE NATURE OF THE SMO...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED NEAR THE LEFT PART OF THE DASHBOARD CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE NATURE OF THE SMO...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED NEAR THE LEFT PART OF THE DASHBOARD CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE NATURE OF THE SMO...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED NEAR THE LEFT PART OF THE DASHBOARD CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE NATURE OF THE SMO...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS DEFECTIVE. ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS DEFECTIVE. ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE BARS ON THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED NOSE AND A CUT TO THE FACE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE M...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND SWITCHING LANES ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE RETENTION WALL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE AND A LARGE CUT FROM THE LOWER LIP ALL THE WAY DOWN TO HER CHIN. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORT...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE BARS ON THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED NOSE AND A CUT TO THE FACE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE M...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND SWITCHING LANES ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE RETENTION WALL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE AND A LARGE CUT FROM THE LOWER LIP ALL THE WAY DOWN TO HER CHIN. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORT...

HAD TO HAVE FUSE PANEL ON BATTERY REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 2-3 YRS AND ALSO A FUSE BOX UNDER DASH. COST WAS VERY EXPENSIVE. CAR WOULD NOT START ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER SHOPPING AT A STORE. HAD TO PUSH START THE CAR TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. STILL DON'T KNOW WHY IT WENT BAD/APPEARED MELTED. IN FIRST E...

HAD TO HAVE FUSE PANEL ON BATTERY REPLACED FOR 2ND TIME IN 2-3 YRS AND ALSO A FUSE BOX UNDER DASH. COST WAS VERY EXPENSIVE. CAR WOULD NOT START ALL OF A SUDDEN AFTER SHOPPING AT A STORE. HAD TO PUSH START THE CAR TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. STILL DON'T KNOW WHY IT WENT BAD/APPEARED MELTED. IN FIRST E...

THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTER THIS THE DRIVE BY WIRE THROTTLE ALSO STOPPED WORKING RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO AN IDLE (APPROX. 1100 RPM). THIS CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME. YOU HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET THE THROTTLE TO WORK AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS IN HEAVY ...

THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTER THIS THE DRIVE BY WIRE THROTTLE ALSO STOPPED WORKING RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO AN IDLE (APPROX. 1100 RPM). THIS CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME. YOU HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET THE THROTTLE TO WORK AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS IN HEAVY ...

THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTER THIS THE DRIVE BY WIRE THROTTLE ALSO STOPPED WORKING RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO AN IDLE (APPROX. 1100 RPM). THIS CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME. YOU HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET THE THROTTLE TO WORK AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS IN HEAVY ...

THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTER THIS THE DRIVE BY WIRE THROTTLE ALSO STOPPED WORKING RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO AN IDLE (APPROX. 1100 RPM). THIS CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME. YOU HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET THE THROTTLE TO WORK AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS IN HEAVY ...

THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTER THIS THE DRIVE BY WIRE THROTTLE ALSO STOPPED WORKING RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO AN IDLE (APPROX. 1100 RPM). THIS CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME. YOU HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET THE THROTTLE TO WORK AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS IN HEAVY ...

THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. SHORTLY AFTER THIS THE DRIVE BY WIRE THROTTLE ALSO STOPPED WORKING RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO AN IDLE (APPROX. 1100 RPM). THIS CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME. YOU HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET THE THROTTLE TO WORK AGAIN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS IN HEAVY ...

SENDING MY DAUGHTER TO COLLEGE IN THIS CUTE LITTLE RED BUG. EVERY VW DEALERSHIP AND THEIR BROTHER, IS AWARE OF A DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEFECT IN THESE CUTE LITTLE THINGS. MY DEALER WILL REPAIR THE FAULTY WIRING AND BELT BUCKLE, AS THEY DID FOR THE SCHOOL TEACHER I BOUGHT THIS CUTE LITTLE THING FROM....

SENDING MY DAUGHTER TO COLLEGE IN THIS CUTE LITTLE RED BUG. EVERY VW DEALERSHIP AND THEIR BROTHER, IS AWARE OF A DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEFECT IN THESE CUTE LITTLE THINGS. MY DEALER WILL REPAIR THE FAULTY WIRING AND BELT BUCKLE, AS THEY DID FOR THE SCHOOL TEACHER I BOUGHT THIS CUTE LITTLE THING FROM....

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, AND BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, AND BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING THEN NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT HOME WHERE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY ENGOLF INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROY...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING THEN NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT HOME WHERE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY ENGOLF INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROY...

MY GRANDMOTHER HAD PURCHASED A EDDIE BAUER BROOKE STROLLER AND CAR SEAT SET ONLINE FOR MY BABY SHOWER END OF SEPTEMBER THROUGH BEGINNING OF AUGUST 2011. PURCHASE WAS AROUND $300+ WHICH I DON'T FIND CHEAP BY ANY MEANS. LONG STORY SHORT- MY 5 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER AND I WERE IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHERE ...

MY GRANDMOTHER HAD PURCHASED A EDDIE BAUER BROOKE STROLLER AND CAR SEAT SET ONLINE FOR MY BABY SHOWER END OF SEPTEMBER THROUGH BEGINNING OF AUGUST 2011. PURCHASE WAS AROUND $300+ WHICH I DON'T FIND CHEAP BY ANY MEANS. LONG STORY SHORT- MY 5 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER AND I WERE IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHERE ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK AND EXIT THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE WAS ABLE TO BE EXTINGUISHED AN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK AND EXIT THE VEHICLE, WHEN THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE WAS ABLE TO BE EXTINGUISHED AN...

DEFECTIVE PLASTIC SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR IN TRANSMISSION. AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES THE SPEEDOMETER GRADUALLY DROPS CAUSING YOU TO THINK THAT YOUR DRIVING SLOWER THAN YOU ACTUALLY ARE. AT 65MPH THE SPEEDOMETER FLOATS BETWEEN 45 - 55 MPH. AT 80MPH IT READS 60. THIS PR...

DEFECTIVE PLASTIC SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR IN TRANSMISSION. AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES THE SPEEDOMETER GRADUALLY DROPS CAUSING YOU TO THINK THAT YOUR DRIVING SLOWER THAN YOU ACTUALLY ARE. AT 65MPH THE SPEEDOMETER FLOATS BETWEEN 45 - 55 MPH. AT 80MPH IT READS 60. THIS PR...

DEFECT IN DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW. WINDOW NOT USED FOR SEVERAL YEARS. AS OF MAY 28, 2011 WINDOW OPENED & WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

DEFECT IN DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW. WINDOW NOT USED FOR SEVERAL YEARS. AS OF MAY 28, 2011 WINDOW OPENED & WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

1999 VW BEETLE. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON RANDOMLY AND WON'T TURN OFF. VW REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME IT WOULD BE $99 TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPLACE/FIX THE ISSUE. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I'M ...

1999 VW BEETLE. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON RANDOMLY AND WON'T TURN OFF. VW REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME IT WOULD BE $99 TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REPLACE/FIX THE ISSUE. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I'M ...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM ON THE 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE: DURING THE LAST (4) WEEKS, DAUGHTERS BEETLE STOPPED RUNNING ON (2) MAJOR HIGHWAYS, AND ONE-TIME A SIDE STREET NEAR MY HOME. THE 1ST AUTO SHOP STATED THAT I HAD A BAD ALTERNATOR & A BAD BATTERY. THAN, 1 WEEK LATER, THE NEW ALTERNATOR BLEW A...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM ON THE 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE: DURING THE LAST (4) WEEKS, DAUGHTERS BEETLE STOPPED RUNNING ON (2) MAJOR HIGHWAYS, AND ONE-TIME A SIDE STREET NEAR MY HOME. THE 1ST AUTO SHOP STATED THAT I HAD A BAD ALTERNATOR & A BAD BATTERY. THAN, 1 WEEK LATER, THE NEW ALTERNATOR BLEW A...

WE TEST DROVE CARS AT ROD & TYS ALL STAR AUTO IN PUYALLUP, WE NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE BALD AND ONE CAR HAD A BULGE AND TEAR IN THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE. I BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION AND THEY SAID THEY AREN'T REQUIRED TO MAKE THESE CARS SAFE. THAT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY. I WAS VERY UPSE...

WE TEST DROVE CARS AT ROD & TYS ALL STAR AUTO IN PUYALLUP, WE NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE BALD AND ONE CAR HAD A BULGE AND TEAR IN THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE. I BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION AND THEY SAID THEY AREN'T REQUIRED TO MAKE THESE CARS SAFE. THAT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY. I WAS VERY UPSE...

K I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 99 VW BEETLE AND NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JERKS WHEN IT HITS LIKE 3000RPM AND IT IDLES HIGHER THEN IT SHOULD. *TR

K I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 99 VW BEETLE AND NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JERKS WHEN IT HITS LIKE 3000RPM AND IT IDLES HIGHER THEN IT SHOULD. *TR

K I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 99 VW BEETLE AND NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JERKS WHEN IT HITS LIKE 3000RPM AND IT IDLES HIGHER THEN IT SHOULD. *TR

K I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 99 VW BEETLE AND NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR JERKS WHEN IT HITS LIKE 3000RPM AND IT IDLES HIGHER THEN IT SHOULD. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON THE SCENE TO ASSIST. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON THE SCENE TO ASSIST. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2010. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE IN DRIVE MODE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL GEAR; HOWEVER, THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS IN THE DRIVE POSIT...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2010. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE IN DRIVE MODE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL GEAR; HOWEVER, THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WAS IN THE DRIVE POSIT...

V.W. BEETLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE - HARD SHIFT OR WILL NOT SHIFT. *TR

V.W. BEETLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE - HARD SHIFT OR WILL NOT SHIFT. *TR

DRIVING DOWN NJ PARKWAY,65 MPH. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT,THUMPING,LOSING SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. NOTHING DONE TO CORRECT AFTER READING BLOG ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE IT FIXED BASED ON THIS INFO. CAR IS NOW UNDRIVABLE. SHIFTING ERRATICALLY IF AT ALL. JERKING BETWEEN GEARS. *TR

DRIVING DOWN NJ PARKWAY,65 MPH. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT,THUMPING,LOSING SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. NOTHING DONE TO CORRECT AFTER READING BLOG ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE IT FIXED BASED ON THIS INFO. CAR IS NOW UNDRIVABLE. SHIFTING ERRATICALLY IF AT ALL. JERKING BETWEEN GEARS. *TR

FAULTY VALVE STEMS -- SUSPECT -- MADE IN CHINA, PURCHASED AT LOCAL AAA REPAIR FACILITY THAT PURCHAES SUPPLIES FROM TECH INT'L. *TR

FAULTY VALVE STEMS -- SUSPECT -- MADE IN CHINA, PURCHASED AT LOCAL AAA REPAIR FACILITY THAT PURCHAES SUPPLIES FROM TECH INT'L. *TR

DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING DOWN ROAD AT 45 MPH (SPEED LIMIT) AND THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE. SHE SAW SMOKE AND IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE CAR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO CAR DEALERSHIP. THE RESULT WAS...

DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING DOWN ROAD AT 45 MPH (SPEED LIMIT) AND THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE. SHE SAW SMOKE AND IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE CAR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO CAR DEALERSHIP. THE RESULT WAS...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MPH, THE DRIVER COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS. SHE THEN NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND, WITHIN MINUTES, FLAMES ENGULFE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MPH, THE DRIVER COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR AND NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS. SHE THEN NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND, WITHIN MINUTES, FLAMES ENGULFE...

WE PURCHASED A USED 99 VW BEETLE; THE PREVIOUS OWNERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS US THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. WE HAVE IT CHECKED OUT (DIAGNOSTIC) AND THEY TELL US IT SHOW RICH FUEL. WE PAY AROUND $250.00 EACH TIME TO HAVE IT FIXED AND RESET AND IT LAST FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS AND IT ...

WE PURCHASED A USED 99 VW BEETLE; THE PREVIOUS OWNERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS US THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. WE HAVE IT CHECKED OUT (DIAGNOSTIC) AND THEY TELL US IT SHOW RICH FUEL. WE PAY AROUND $250.00 EACH TIME TO HAVE IT FIXED AND RESET AND IT LAST FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS AND IT ...

PROBLEM: GEAR SHIFTER FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN PARK POSITION. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER HAS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION. IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR INTO A DRIVE GEAR, IT WAS NECESSARY TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES WHILE PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT HAS TAKE...

PROBLEM: GEAR SHIFTER FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN PARK POSITION. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER HAS LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION. IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR INTO A DRIVE GEAR, IT WAS NECESSARY TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES WHILE PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT HAS TAKE...

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED - CABLE 'SHREDDED' AND AUTOMATIC WINDOW NO LONGER WORKS TO 'ROLL UP' THE WINDOW. FOUND MANY RESULTS ONLINE FOR OTHER VW OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR OE REGULATORS. *TR

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED - CABLE 'SHREDDED' AND AUTOMATIC WINDOW NO LONGER WORKS TO 'ROLL UP' THE WINDOW. FOUND MANY RESULTS ONLINE FOR OTHER VW OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR OE REGULATORS. *TR

HEADLINER SEPARATES FROM FORMED SUB COMPOSITE. FAILURE IS A DAY TO DAY PROBLEM. HEADLINER DROOPS INTO INTERIOR OF CAR. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE BECAUSE OF CURRENT AGE OF VEHICLE. WE SAFETY PIN UP THE HEADLINER TO SUB STRUCTURE IN HOPE THAT IT WILL NOT FALL IN FRONT OF US AS WE DRIVE THIS...

HEADLINER SEPARATES FROM FORMED SUB COMPOSITE. FAILURE IS A DAY TO DAY PROBLEM. HEADLINER DROOPS INTO INTERIOR OF CAR. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE BECAUSE OF CURRENT AGE OF VEHICLE. WE SAFETY PIN UP THE HEADLINER TO SUB STRUCTURE IN HOPE THAT IT WILL NOT FALL IN FRONT OF US AS WE DRIVE THIS...

MY 99 VW BEETLE IS A DEATH TRAP, IF IT'S NOT ONE THING IT'S ANOTHER. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT. IT'S A STANDARD SHIFT, IT HAS A CLUTCH, WHY DOES IT HAVE A TRANSMISSION TO? *TR

MY 99 VW BEETLE IS A DEATH TRAP, IF IT'S NOT ONE THING IT'S ANOTHER. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT. IT'S A STANDARD SHIFT, IT HAS A CLUTCH, WHY DOES IT HAVE A TRANSMISSION TO? *TR

MY 99 VW BEETLE IS A DEATH TRAP, IF IT'S NOT ONE THING IT'S ANOTHER. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT. IT'S A STANDARD SHIFT, IT HAS A CLUTCH, WHY DOES IT HAVE A TRANSMISSION TO? *TR

MY 99 VW BEETLE IS A DEATH TRAP, IF IT'S NOT ONE THING IT'S ANOTHER. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT. IT'S A STANDARD SHIFT, IT HAS A CLUTCH, WHY DOES IT HAVE A TRANSMISSION TO? *TR

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

PURCHASED 1999 VW BEETLE 20 MONTHS AGO. CAR HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING THE CAR HAVE ALREADY OVER $3,500 IN REPAIRS. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT MY LOCAL DARCAR VW REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE SOME OF THESE REPAIRS WERE RECALLS AND HAVE ALL RECEIPT. IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN SENT MY REPAIR RECEIP...

IN NOV 2003 I HAD THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 1999 VW NEW BEETLE GLX UNDER RECALL 03V-265. TODAY (MARCH 19, 2008) I LEARNED THAT A SECOND RECALL (#06V183000) WAS ISSUED ON MAY 4, 2006 WHICH STATED THAT "ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CON...

IN NOV 2003 I HAD THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON MY 1999 VW NEW BEETLE GLX UNDER RECALL 03V-265. TODAY (MARCH 19, 2008) I LEARNED THAT A SECOND RECALL (#06V183000) WAS ISSUED ON MAY 4, 2006 WHICH STATED THAT "ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CON...

I BOUGHT MY 99 BEETLE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AND THE DAY THAT I GOT THE CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT BACK THEY HAD IT FOR ONE MONTH THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AND WIRE CLUSTER. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT BACK ABOUT TWO WEEKS PASSED AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 0 T...

I BOUGHT MY 99 BEETLE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AND THE DAY THAT I GOT THE CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT BACK THEY HAD IT FOR ONE MONTH THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AND WIRE CLUSTER. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT BACK ABOUT TWO WEEKS PASSED AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 0 T...

I BOUGHT MY 99 BEETLE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AND THE DAY THAT I GOT THE CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT BACK THEY HAD IT FOR ONE MONTH THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AND WIRE CLUSTER. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT BACK ABOUT TWO WEEKS PASSED AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 0 T...

I BOUGHT MY 99 BEETLE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AND THE DAY THAT I GOT THE CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT BACK THEY HAD IT FOR ONE MONTH THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AND WIRE CLUSTER. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT BACK ABOUT TWO WEEKS PASSED AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 0 T...

I BOUGHT MY 99 BEETLE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AND THE DAY THAT I GOT THE CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT BACK THEY HAD IT FOR ONE MONTH THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AND WIRE CLUSTER. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT BACK ABOUT TWO WEEKS PASSED AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 0 T...

I BOUGHT MY 99 BEETLE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AND THE DAY THAT I GOT THE CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT BACK THEY HAD IT FOR ONE MONTH THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AND WIRE CLUSTER. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT BACK ABOUT TWO WEEKS PASSED AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 0 T...

I BOUGHT MY 99 BEETLE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AND THE DAY THAT I GOT THE CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT BACK THEY HAD IT FOR ONE MONTH THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AND WIRE CLUSTER. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT BACK ABOUT TWO WEEKS PASSED AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 0 T...

I BOUGHT MY 99 BEETLE IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AND THE DAY THAT I GOT THE CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT BACK THEY HAD IT FOR ONE MONTH THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AND WIRE CLUSTER. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT BACK ABOUT TWO WEEKS PASSED AND I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND MY SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 0 T...

FAILURE OF DASHBOARD (AIRCONDITIONING) CONTROLS CAUSED CAR TO CATCH ON FIRE. CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. FAILURE TO ADDRESS THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. *TR

FAILURE OF DASHBOARD (AIRCONDITIONING) CONTROLS CAUSED CAR TO CATCH ON FIRE. CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. FAILURE TO ADDRESS THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BY ITSELF AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM REACHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DRIVER OBSERVED THAT THE SEAT HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. AAA STATED THAT THE PLASTIC FAILED IN THE SEAT AND THAT THE SCRE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BY ITSELF AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM REACHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DRIVER OBSERVED THAT THE SEAT HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. AAA STATED THAT THE PLASTIC FAILED IN THE SEAT AND THAT THE SCRE...

I HAVE A 99 VW BEETLE, 2.0 L 4 CYLINDER 5 SPD MANUAL GTI. I HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ABS LIGHT PROBLEMS SINCE 10000 MILES. THE LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE VW DEALER IN HI AT 16 K SAYS IT THE CONTROL MODULE AFTER REPLACING THE SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS. NOW AT 28000 MILES THE ABS L...

I HAVE A 99 VW BEETLE, 2.0 L 4 CYLINDER 5 SPD MANUAL GTI. I HAVE HAD CONTINUAL ABS LIGHT PROBLEMS SINCE 10000 MILES. THE LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE VW DEALER IN HI AT 16 K SAYS IT THE CONTROL MODULE AFTER REPLACING THE SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS. NOW AT 28000 MILES THE ABS L...

THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME. WHENEVER I DRIVE IN WET CONDITIONS THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND A BUZZER SOUNDS. VW DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ABS CONTROL MODULE AT A COST OF $1,680. *JB

THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME. WHENEVER I DRIVE IN WET CONDITIONS THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FLASHES AND A BUZZER SOUNDS. VW DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ABS CONTROL MODULE AT A COST OF $1,680. *JB

ELECTRICAL 1ST THE DEALER CHARGES FOR EVEYTHING THEY LOOK AT, AND THE WORK IS NEVER UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL. I HAVE HAD TWO HEADLAMPS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. MY A/C SWITCH WHEN OUT, NOW THE WHOLE UNIT HAS GONE OUT. THE COST FOR REPAIRS ARE OUTRAGEOUS. AND THEY ALWAYS RIG THEIR CARS WITH SPECIAL T...

ELECTRICAL 1ST THE DEALER CHARGES FOR EVEYTHING THEY LOOK AT, AND THE WORK IS NEVER UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL. I HAVE HAD TWO HEADLAMPS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY. MY A/C SWITCH WHEN OUT, NOW THE WHOLE UNIT HAS GONE OUT. THE COST FOR REPAIRS ARE OUTRAGEOUS. AND THEY ALWAYS RIG THEIR CARS WITH SPECIAL T...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 4/30/07 PER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06E049000. HOWEVER, THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 104,000.*AK

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON 4/30/07 PER NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06E049000. HOWEVER, THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 104,000.*AK

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED , AND VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT A REPAIR SHOP. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 89,000 , AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.*AK

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED , AND VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT A REPAIR SHOP. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 89,000 , AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.*AK

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE CRANKED THE 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE THE AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED, AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A SENSOR UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SENSOR. A...

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE CRANKED THE 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE THE AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE INSPECTED, AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A SENSOR UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SENSOR. A...

TL*- THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID 03V265000 CONCERNING EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH ON THE 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004. EVER SINCE THE FIRST FAILURE, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE 4 TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ...

TL*- THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID 03V265000 CONCERNING EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH ON THE 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004. EVER SINCE THE FIRST FAILURE, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE 4 TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ...

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT MADE A SAFETY REPAIR ON HIS VEHICLE, AND HE LATER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL LETTER. THE CONTACT HAS MADE ATTEMPTS TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE MANUFACTURER, AND THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED, STATING THAT THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAI...

1999 WW BEETLE WITH MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING SHIFTING, BRAKE SWITCH (RECALL N4)**CC THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE BRAKE SWITCH. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER ALREADY HAVING THE REPAIRS DONE. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A VOLKSWAGEN ...

1999 WW BEETLE WITH MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING SHIFTING, BRAKE SWITCH (RECALL N4)**CC THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE BRAKE SWITCH. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER ALREADY HAVING THE REPAIRS DONE. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A VOLKSWAGEN ...

1999 WW BEETLE WITH MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING SHIFTING, BRAKE SWITCH (RECALL N4)**CC THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE BRAKE SWITCH. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER ALREADY HAVING THE REPAIRS DONE. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A VOLKSWAGEN ...

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT MADE A SAFETY REPAIR ON HIS VEHICLE, AND HE LATER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL LETTER. THE CONTACT HAS MADE ATTEMPTS TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE MANUFACTURER, AND THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED, STATING THAT THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAI...

1999 WW BEETLE WITH MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING SHIFTING, BRAKE SWITCH (RECALL N4)**CC THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE BRAKE SWITCH. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER ALREADY HAVING THE REPAIRS DONE. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A VOLKSWAGEN ...

1999 WW BEETLE WITH MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING SHIFTING, BRAKE SWITCH (RECALL N4)**CC THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE BRAKE SWITCH. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER ALREADY HAVING THE REPAIRS DONE. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A VOLKSWAGEN ...

1999 WW BEETLE WITH MANY PROBLEMS INCLUDING SHIFTING, BRAKE SWITCH (RECALL N4)**CC THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK, WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE BRAKE SWITCH. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER ALREADY HAVING THE REPAIRS DONE. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A VOLKSWAGEN ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THEN, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS EVACUATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT, ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THEN, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS EVACUATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT, ...

MY WIFE BECAME STUCK AND COULD NOT DRIVER HER 1999 VW NEW BEETLE AFTER DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS PUSHING ON HER BRAKE PEDAL. SO I HAD TO INSTRUCT HER TO REMOVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH SO THE CAR COULD MOVE. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS ON IT THIRD OR FOURTH RECALL FROM VW. WHY SO MANY RECALLS? C...

MY WIFE BECAME STUCK AND COULD NOT DRIVER HER 1999 VW NEW BEETLE AFTER DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS PUSHING ON HER BRAKE PEDAL. SO I HAD TO INSTRUCT HER TO REMOVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH SO THE CAR COULD MOVE. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS ON IT THIRD OR FOURTH RECALL FROM VW. WHY SO MANY RECALLS? C...

THE CAR MADE A FUNNY WHISTLE NOISE THEN SHUT OFF. THE PERSON BEHIND US SAID BLUE SMOKE CAME OUT THE BACK. TOOK TO DEALER HAD ENGINE, WATER PUMP, TURBO AND BELTS REPLACED. NOW DEALER CAN NOT GET CAR TO RUN PROPERLY. THE DIESEL STARTS FINE AND RUNS GREAT AFTER 15 MINUTES CAR STARTS RUNNING SLUGGISH A...

THE CAR MADE A FUNNY WHISTLE NOISE THEN SHUT OFF. THE PERSON BEHIND US SAID BLUE SMOKE CAME OUT THE BACK. TOOK TO DEALER HAD ENGINE, WATER PUMP, TURBO AND BELTS REPLACED. NOW DEALER CAN NOT GET CAR TO RUN PROPERLY. THE DIESEL STARTS FINE AND RUNS GREAT AFTER 15 MINUTES CAR STARTS RUNNING SLUGGISH A...

THE CAR MADE A FUNNY WHISTLE NOISE THEN SHUT OFF. THE PERSON BEHIND US SAID BLUE SMOKE CAME OUT THE BACK. TOOK TO DEALER HAD ENGINE, WATER PUMP, TURBO AND BELTS REPLACED. NOW DEALER CAN NOT GET CAR TO RUN PROPERLY. THE DIESEL STARTS FINE AND RUNS GREAT AFTER 15 MINUTES CAR STARTS RUNNING SLUGGISH A...

THE CAR MADE A FUNNY WHISTLE NOISE THEN SHUT OFF. THE PERSON BEHIND US SAID BLUE SMOKE CAME OUT THE BACK. TOOK TO DEALER HAD ENGINE, WATER PUMP, TURBO AND BELTS REPLACED. NOW DEALER CAN NOT GET CAR TO RUN PROPERLY. THE DIESEL STARTS FINE AND RUNS GREAT AFTER 15 MINUTES CAR STARTS RUNNING SLUGGISH A...

THE FIRST OCCURRENCE (DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW) OCCURRED WITHIN 6,000 MILES OF DRIVING OFF THE DEALER'S LOT -- THE SECOND OCCURRENCE (PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW) OCCURRED TODAY, 7/24/2006. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO TODAY'S INCIDENT, ALBEIT IDENTICAL TO THE FIRST OCCURRENCE 3 YEARS AGO, GOES SOMETHING LIK...

THE FIRST OCCURRENCE (DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW) OCCURRED WITHIN 6,000 MILES OF DRIVING OFF THE DEALER'S LOT -- THE SECOND OCCURRENCE (PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW) OCCURRED TODAY, 7/24/2006. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO TODAY'S INCIDENT, ALBEIT IDENTICAL TO THE FIRST OCCURRENCE 3 YEARS AGO, GOES SOMETHING LIK...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. TO DISENGAGE THE BRAKE LIGHT THE FUSE WAS REMOVED. A NHTSA RECALL, #03V265000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. TO DISENGAGE THE BRAKE LIGHT THE FUSE WAS REMOVED. A NHTSA RECALL, #03V265000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR...

POWER DOOR LOCKS RANDOMLY UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING. VW DEALER CLAIMS IT IS A KNOW COMPUTER GLITCH. *JB

POWER DOOR LOCKS RANDOMLY UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING. VW DEALER CLAIMS IT IS A KNOW COMPUTER GLITCH. *JB

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. THE RECALLED PART FAILED TWICE SINCE THE ORIGINAL PART WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION TO THE BRAKE LIGHTS BECOMING INOPERATIVE, THE TRANSMISSION ALSO LOCKS RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE BEING INOPERABLE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, 03V...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. THE RECALLED PART FAILED TWICE SINCE THE ORIGINAL PART WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION TO THE BRAKE LIGHTS BECOMING INOPERATIVE, THE TRANSMISSION ALSO LOCKS RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE BEING INOPERABLE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, 03V...

PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW IN 1999. WAS PLAGUED WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THROUGH 2001 SUCH AS FAULTY RADIO ( 2 OCCURRENCES) ,FAULTY DOOR LOCK SWITCH AND 1 OCCURRENCE OF NON FUNCTIONING LIGHTS( INSIDE AND OUT) , HORN, DOOR CHIME . COMPLAINED OF SMOKE STREAMING FROM STEERING COLUMN IN 2004. SMOKE WA...

PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW IN 1999. WAS PLAGUED WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THROUGH 2001 SUCH AS FAULTY RADIO ( 2 OCCURRENCES) ,FAULTY DOOR LOCK SWITCH AND 1 OCCURRENCE OF NON FUNCTIONING LIGHTS( INSIDE AND OUT) , HORN, DOOR CHIME . COMPLAINED OF SMOKE STREAMING FROM STEERING COLUMN IN 2004. SMOKE WA...

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON (HAS GONE OFF AND ON FOR OVER A YEAR); LOCAL MECHANIC UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM. 11.09.2005 TOOK IT TO VW IN BRUNSWICK, MAINE. MECHANIC THINKS THERE IS A RESISTANCE ISSUE AND RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT. HE THINKS IT IS A MALFUNCTION. THE COST IS OVER $500! I SPOKE TO TWO C...

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON (HAS GONE OFF AND ON FOR OVER A YEAR); LOCAL MECHANIC UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM. 11.09.2005 TOOK IT TO VW IN BRUNSWICK, MAINE. MECHANIC THINKS THERE IS A RESISTANCE ISSUE AND RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT. HE THINKS IT IS A MALFUNCTION. THE COST IS OVER $500! I SPOKE TO TWO C...

FUSE PANEL LOCATED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY MELTED IN THE AREA OF THE FUSE FOR THE RADIATOR COOLING FANS. THIS FURTHER DAMAGED THE FUSES FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE ABS SYSTEM. THIS CAUSED POWER TO THE ABS SYSTEM TO BE LOST. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THIS PROBLEM AS SHORTED COOLING FANS. HOWEVER, THE WIRIN...

FUSE PANEL LOCATED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY MELTED IN THE AREA OF THE FUSE FOR THE RADIATOR COOLING FANS. THIS FURTHER DAMAGED THE FUSES FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE ABS SYSTEM. THIS CAUSED POWER TO THE ABS SYSTEM TO BE LOST. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THIS PROBLEM AS SHORTED COOLING FANS. HOWEVER, THE WIRIN...

WATER PUMP BROKE, CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO BREAK WHICH RESULTED IN ALL VALVES BENT AND AN ENGINE REBUILD. THE CAR HAD 69,000 MILES...VW MANUAL SAYS MANITENANCE AT 120,000 MILES.

WATER PUMP BROKE, CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO BREAK WHICH RESULTED IN ALL VALVES BENT AND AN ENGINE REBUILD. THE CAR HAD 69,000 MILES...VW MANUAL SAYS MANITENANCE AT 120,000 MILES.

DT: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1999. THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH MIRRORS ON THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE. THEY HAVE TOO MUCH OF A BLIND SPOT FOR ONCOMING VEHICLES. ALSO, THE POST BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, BEFORE GETTING TO THE DOORS, ARE ALSO GIVING THE CONSUMER TROUBLE, AS B...

DT: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1999. THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH MIRRORS ON THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE. THEY HAVE TOO MUCH OF A BLIND SPOT FOR ONCOMING VEHICLES. ALSO, THE POST BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, BEFORE GETTING TO THE DOORS, ARE ALSO GIVING THE CONSUMER TROUBLE, AS B...

DT: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1999. THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH MIRRORS ON THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE. THEY HAVE TOO MUCH OF A BLIND SPOT FOR ONCOMING VEHICLES. ALSO, THE POST BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, BEFORE GETTING TO THE DOORS, ARE ALSO GIVING THE CONSUMER TROUBLE, AS B...

DT: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1999. THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH MIRRORS ON THE LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE. THEY HAVE TOO MUCH OF A BLIND SPOT FOR ONCOMING VEHICLES. ALSO, THE POST BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, BEFORE GETTING TO THE DOORS, ARE ALSO GIVING THE CONSUMER TROUBLE, AS B...

I OWN A 1999 NEW BEETLE WITH THE 2.0 ENGINE WITH 37,000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE CAR QUIT RUNNING APPROX. 2 1/2 YRS AGO,APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM A CERTIFIED VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, USED. A FEW DAYS AFTER DELIVERY THERE WAS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ENGINE SLUGGISH....

I OWN A 1999 NEW BEETLE WITH THE 2.0 ENGINE WITH 37,000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE CAR QUIT RUNNING APPROX. 2 1/2 YRS AGO,APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM A CERTIFIED VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, USED. A FEW DAYS AFTER DELIVERY THERE WAS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ENGINE SLUGGISH....

I OWN A 1999 NEW BEETLE WITH THE 2.0 ENGINE WITH 37,000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE CAR QUIT RUNNING APPROX. 2 1/2 YRS AGO,APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM A CERTIFIED VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, USED. A FEW DAYS AFTER DELIVERY THERE WAS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ENGINE SLUGGISH....

I OWN A 1999 NEW BEETLE WITH THE 2.0 ENGINE WITH 37,000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE CAR QUIT RUNNING APPROX. 2 1/2 YRS AGO,APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM A CERTIFIED VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, USED. A FEW DAYS AFTER DELIVERY THERE WAS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ENGINE SLUGGISH....

I OWN A 1999 NEW BEETLE WITH THE 2.0 ENGINE WITH 37,000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE CAR QUIT RUNNING APPROX. 2 1/2 YRS AGO,APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM A CERTIFIED VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, USED. A FEW DAYS AFTER DELIVERY THERE WAS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ENGINE SLUGGISH....

I OWN A 1999 NEW BEETLE WITH THE 2.0 ENGINE WITH 37,000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE CAR QUIT RUNNING APPROX. 2 1/2 YRS AGO,APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM A CERTIFIED VOLKSWAGEN DEALER, USED. A FEW DAYS AFTER DELIVERY THERE WAS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ENGINE SLUGGISH....

DT:CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH UNLOCKING VEHICLE. WHEN SHE TURNED THE KEY THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN ON THEIR OWN. IT MIGHT NOT HAPPEN RIGHT AT THAT TIME, BUT SOME TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. SOMETIMES THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE WILL WORK AND SOM...

DT:CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH UNLOCKING VEHICLE. WHEN SHE TURNED THE KEY THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN ON THEIR OWN. IT MIGHT NOT HAPPEN RIGHT AT THAT TIME, BUT SOME TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. SOMETIMES THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE WILL WORK AND SOM...

DT:CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH UNLOCKING VEHICLE. WHEN SHE TURNED THE KEY THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN ON THEIR OWN. IT MIGHT NOT HAPPEN RIGHT AT THAT TIME, BUT SOME TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. SOMETIMES THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE WILL WORK AND SOM...

DT:CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH UNLOCKING VEHICLE. WHEN SHE TURNED THE KEY THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN ON THEIR OWN. IT MIGHT NOT HAPPEN RIGHT AT THAT TIME, BUT SOME TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. SOMETIMES THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE WILL WORK AND SOM...

DT:CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH UNLOCKING VEHICLE. WHEN SHE TURNED THE KEY THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN ON THEIR OWN. IT MIGHT NOT HAPPEN RIGHT AT THAT TIME, BUT SOME TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. SOMETIMES THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE WILL WORK AND SOM...

DT:CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH UNLOCKING VEHICLE. WHEN SHE TURNED THE KEY THE WINDOWS ROLL DOWN ON THEIR OWN. IT MIGHT NOT HAPPEN RIGHT AT THAT TIME, BUT SOME TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN. SOMETIMES THE KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE WILL WORK AND SOM...

VEHICLE PURCHASED 03/1999. PROBLEM: BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER NON-FUNCTIONING OR STAYED ON CONTINUOUSLY. REPAIRS: REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH VOLKSWAGEN PART#1J0945511A,B,& D. OCCURENCES: 05/12/1999, 09/24/1999 AND 04/23/2001 OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE. THREE OTHER OCCURENCES UNTIL 2003 REPLACED UNDER IN-...

VEHICLE PURCHASED 03/1999. PROBLEM: BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER NON-FUNCTIONING OR STAYED ON CONTINUOUSLY. REPAIRS: REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH VOLKSWAGEN PART#1J0945511A,B,& D. OCCURENCES: 05/12/1999, 09/24/1999 AND 04/23/2001 OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE. THREE OTHER OCCURENCES UNTIL 2003 REPLACED UNDER IN-...

COOLING PROBLEMS LED TO OVERALL DIAGNOSIS OF COOLING SYSTEM. 30 AMP FUSE LOCATED IN FUSE PANEL ON TOP OF BATTERY WAS FOUND TO BE BURNED AND MELTED. THE PLASTIC FUSE PANEL WAS DESTROYED AND THE FUSE ITSELF MELTED INTO THE FUSE HOLDER. THE CONTACTS IN THE PANEL FOR THE REMAINING FUSES APPEAR TO BE ...

COOLING PROBLEMS LED TO OVERALL DIAGNOSIS OF COOLING SYSTEM. 30 AMP FUSE LOCATED IN FUSE PANEL ON TOP OF BATTERY WAS FOUND TO BE BURNED AND MELTED. THE PLASTIC FUSE PANEL WAS DESTROYED AND THE FUSE ITSELF MELTED INTO THE FUSE HOLDER. THE CONTACTS IN THE PANEL FOR THE REMAINING FUSES APPEAR TO BE ...

AFTER BEING REAR ENDED, THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN WHIP LASH. AFTER MAKING CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, THEY STATED THE SEAT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB

AFTER BEING REAR ENDED, THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN WHIP LASH. AFTER MAKING CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, THEY STATED THE SEAT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD EQUIPMENT.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER AND NOISY ON TURNS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION GEAR AND TIE ROD ENDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BAKE TO THE DEALER FOR FRONT END VIBRATION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE WORN...

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD EQUIPMENT.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER AND NOISY ON TURNS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION GEAR AND TIE ROD ENDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BAKE TO THE DEALER FOR FRONT END VIBRATION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE WORN...

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD EQUIPMENT.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER AND NOISY ON TURNS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION GEAR AND TIE ROD ENDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BAKE TO THE DEALER FOR FRONT END VIBRATION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE WORN...

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD EQUIPMENT.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER AND NOISY ON TURNS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION GEAR AND TIE ROD ENDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BAKE TO THE DEALER FOR FRONT END VIBRATION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE WORN...

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD EQUIPMENT.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER AND NOISY ON TURNS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION GEAR AND TIE ROD ENDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BAKE TO THE DEALER FOR FRONT END VIBRATION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE WORN...

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD EQUIPMENT.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER AND NOISY ON TURNS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION GEAR AND TIE ROD ENDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BAKE TO THE DEALER FOR FRONT END VIBRATION AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE WORN...

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP TEMPORARILY. DEALERSHIP INFORMED/REPAIRED THE FRONT RACK AND PINION.*AK *NM

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP TEMPORARILY. DEALERSHIP INFORMED/REPAIRED THE FRONT RACK AND PINION.*AK *NM

WENT IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND WHEN DRAIN PLUG WAS REMOVED FROM OIL PAN THE THREADS FELL OUT. TECH. WAS ABLE TO PUT IN OVERSIZE DRAINPLUG BUT STATED I WILL NEED NEW OIL PAN (ESTIMATED AT $430) UPON NEXT OIL CHANGE. TECH. STATED THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING ON 1999 NEW BEETLES AND HE HAS SEEN A SERV...

WENT IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND WHEN DRAIN PLUG WAS REMOVED FROM OIL PAN THE THREADS FELL OUT. TECH. WAS ABLE TO PUT IN OVERSIZE DRAINPLUG BUT STATED I WILL NEED NEW OIL PAN (ESTIMATED AT $430) UPON NEXT OIL CHANGE. TECH. STATED THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING ON 1999 NEW BEETLES AND HE HAS SEEN A SERV...

WHILE DRIVING CLUTCH WENT OUT, AND THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SHIFT THE GEARS. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. VEHIICLE WAS LATER TOWED. THE AIR PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING CLUTCH WENT OUT, AND THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SHIFT THE GEARS. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. VEHIICLE WAS LATER TOWED. THE AIR PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING CLUTCH WENT OUT, AND THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SHIFT THE GEARS. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. VEHIICLE WAS LATER TOWED. THE AIR PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING CLUTCH WENT OUT, AND THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SHIFT THE GEARS. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. VEHIICLE WAS LATER TOWED. THE AIR PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

THE DRIVER WAS SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE DRIVER. THE DRIVER HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. NO INJURIES TO REPORT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT TO EXTINGUISHED OUT THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED OUT BY THE INSURA...

THE DRIVER WAS SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE DRIVER. THE DRIVER HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. NO INJURIES TO REPORT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT TO EXTINGUISHED OUT THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED OUT BY THE INSURA...

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE MOTOR BLEW. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE MOTOR BLEW. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

I BOUGHT A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ON AUGUST 4, 2004. ON AUGUST 27, 2004 I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDED A NEW CLUTCH. I THEN BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM AND ASKED THEM TO FIX THE CLUTCH, AS IT IS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY REFUSED, AND SA...

I BOUGHT A 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ON AUGUST 4, 2004. ON AUGUST 27, 2004 I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDED A NEW CLUTCH. I THEN BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM AND ASKED THEM TO FIX THE CLUTCH, AS IT IS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY REFUSED, AND SA...

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD A CRACK IN IT. THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL COMING THROUGH THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK *NM

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD A CRACK IN IT. THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL COMING THROUGH THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK *NM

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ENGINE FELL OUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ENGINE FELL OUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. THE CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO FEEL NAUSEOUS AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. THE CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO FEEL NAUSEOUS AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED GAS FUMES LEAKED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. GAS SMELL BECAME OVERWHELMING WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR A WHILE. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED GAS FUMES LEAKED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. GAS SMELL BECAME OVERWHELMING WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR A WHILE. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND WITHOUT HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS BLINKED ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. ALSO, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS ROLLED UP AND DOWN, AND SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. BUT...

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND WITHOUT HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS BLINKED ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. ALSO, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS ROLLED UP AND DOWN, AND SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. BUT...

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND WITHOUT HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS BLINKED ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. ALSO, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS ROLLED UP AND DOWN, AND SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. BUT...

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND WITHOUT HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS BLINKED ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. ALSO, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS ROLLED UP AND DOWN, AND SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. BUT...

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND WITHOUT HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS BLINKED ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. ALSO, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS ROLLED UP AND DOWN, AND SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. BUT...

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND WITHOUT HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS BLINKED ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. ALSO, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS ROLLED UP AND DOWN, AND SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. BUT...

AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN WHICH THEY REPLACED THE SHIFT CARRIER. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS PART SHOULD BE MADE OF METAL INSTEAD OF PLASTIC. *AK *SC

AFTER STOPPING AT A GAS STATION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN WHICH THEY REPLACED THE SHIFT CARRIER. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS PART SHOULD BE MADE OF METAL INSTEAD OF PLASTIC. *AK *SC

CURRENT PROBLEM: MANUAL TRANSMISSION STICK SHIFT MECHANISM COMPLETELY BROKE DURING SHIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (DURING RUSH HOUR). IT WENT TO NEUTRAL, BUT I WAS ABLE TO FIND 3RD GEAR AND GET THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD.

CURRENT PROBLEM: MANUAL TRANSMISSION STICK SHIFT MECHANISM COMPLETELY BROKE DURING SHIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (DURING RUSH HOUR). IT WENT TO NEUTRAL, BUT I WAS ABLE TO FIND 3RD GEAR AND GET THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD.

CURRENT PROBLEM: MANUAL TRANSMISSION STICK SHIFT MECHANISM COMPLETELY BROKE DURING SHIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (DURING RUSH HOUR). IT WENT TO NEUTRAL, BUT I WAS ABLE TO FIND 3RD GEAR AND GET THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD.

ENGINE LIGHT ON, AND CAR RUNNING ROUGH, LOSING POWER AND JERKING UPON ACCELERATION. DIAGNOSIS WAS PLUG WIRES AND PLUGS ARE FOULED, CAUSING IGNITION COIL TO BURN OUT. WARRANTY COVERS COIL, BUT I HAVE TO PAY FOR NEW PLUGS AND WIRES BECAUSE THEY ARE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR SERVICE ITEM.

JUNE 2, 2003 THE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS SENT TO VOA DEAR VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA I HAVE A 1999 BEETLE THAT CAUGHT FIRE ON MAY 4TH 2003; AS OF TODAY MAY 12, 2003 THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD BY [XXX] FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT. HE SAID, CORPORATE VOLKSWAGEN WILL DO NOTHING WITH THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS TOO OLD AND...

JUNE 2, 2003 THE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS SENT TO VOA DEAR VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA I HAVE A 1999 BEETLE THAT CAUGHT FIRE ON MAY 4TH 2003; AS OF TODAY MAY 12, 2003 THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD BY [XXX] FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT. HE SAID, CORPORATE VOLKSWAGEN WILL DO NOTHING WITH THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS TOO OLD AND...

JUNE 2, 2003 THE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS SENT TO VOA DEAR VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA I HAVE A 1999 BEETLE THAT CAUGHT FIRE ON MAY 4TH 2003; AS OF TODAY MAY 12, 2003 THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD BY [XXX] FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT. HE SAID, CORPORATE VOLKSWAGEN WILL DO NOTHING WITH THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS TOO OLD AND...

THE WATER PUMP HAS A PART THAT GOES INTO THE ENGINE; IT'S MADE OF PLASTIC AND CALLED AN IMPELLER. IT IS PART OF THE WATER PUMP. THE PLASTIC IMPELLER DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THE ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON JUST MINUTES BEFORE THE ENGINE CEASED UP. OTHER THAN THAT,...

THE WATER PUMP HAS A PART THAT GOES INTO THE ENGINE; IT'S MADE OF PLASTIC AND CALLED AN IMPELLER. IT IS PART OF THE WATER PUMP. THE PLASTIC IMPELLER DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THE ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON JUST MINUTES BEFORE THE ENGINE CEASED UP. OTHER THAN THAT,...

CURRENT PROBLEM: MANUAL TRANSMISSION STICK SHIFT MECHANISM COMPLETELY BROKE DURING SHIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (DURING RUSH HOUR). IT WENT TO NEUTRAL, BUT I WAS ABLE TO FIND 3RD GEAR AND GET THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD.

CURRENT PROBLEM: MANUAL TRANSMISSION STICK SHIFT MECHANISM COMPLETELY BROKE DURING SHIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (DURING RUSH HOUR). IT WENT TO NEUTRAL, BUT I WAS ABLE TO FIND 3RD GEAR AND GET THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD.

CURRENT PROBLEM: MANUAL TRANSMISSION STICK SHIFT MECHANISM COMPLETELY BROKE DURING SHIFTING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (DURING RUSH HOUR). IT WENT TO NEUTRAL, BUT I WAS ABLE TO FIND 3RD GEAR AND GET THE CAR OFF OF THE ROAD.

ENGINE LIGHT ON, AND CAR RUNNING ROUGH, LOSING POWER AND JERKING UPON ACCELERATION. DIAGNOSIS WAS PLUG WIRES AND PLUGS ARE FOULED, CAUSING IGNITION COIL TO BURN OUT. WARRANTY COVERS COIL, BUT I HAVE TO PAY FOR NEW PLUGS AND WIRES BECAUSE THEY ARE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR SERVICE ITEM.

JUNE 2, 2003 THE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS SENT TO VOA DEAR VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA I HAVE A 1999 BEETLE THAT CAUGHT FIRE ON MAY 4TH 2003; AS OF TODAY MAY 12, 2003 THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD BY [XXX] FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT. HE SAID, CORPORATE VOLKSWAGEN WILL DO NOTHING WITH THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS TOO OLD AND...

JUNE 2, 2003 THE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS SENT TO VOA DEAR VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA I HAVE A 1999 BEETLE THAT CAUGHT FIRE ON MAY 4TH 2003; AS OF TODAY MAY 12, 2003 THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD BY [XXX] FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT. HE SAID, CORPORATE VOLKSWAGEN WILL DO NOTHING WITH THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS TOO OLD AND...

JUNE 2, 2003 THE FOLLOWING LETTER WAS SENT TO VOA DEAR VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA I HAVE A 1999 BEETLE THAT CAUGHT FIRE ON MAY 4TH 2003; AS OF TODAY MAY 12, 2003 THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD BY [XXX] FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT. HE SAID, CORPORATE VOLKSWAGEN WILL DO NOTHING WITH THE CAR BECAUSE IT IS TOO OLD AND...

THE WATER PUMP HAS A PART THAT GOES INTO THE ENGINE; IT'S MADE OF PLASTIC AND CALLED AN IMPELLER. IT IS PART OF THE WATER PUMP. THE PLASTIC IMPELLER DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THE ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON JUST MINUTES BEFORE THE ENGINE CEASED UP. OTHER THAN THAT,...

THE WATER PUMP HAS A PART THAT GOES INTO THE ENGINE; IT'S MADE OF PLASTIC AND CALLED AN IMPELLER. IT IS PART OF THE WATER PUMP. THE PLASTIC IMPELLER DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THE ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON JUST MINUTES BEFORE THE ENGINE CEASED UP. OTHER THAN THAT,...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO.*MR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE RADIO OPERATED ON IT'S OWN AND THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE POWER CONTROLS TO. HE WROTE A LETTER TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONS...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO.*MR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE RADIO OPERATED ON IT'S OWN AND THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE POWER CONTROLS TO. HE WROTE A LETTER TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONS...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO.*MR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE RADIO OPERATED ON IT'S OWN AND THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE POWER CONTROLS TO. HE WROTE A LETTER TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONS...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO.*MR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE RADIO OPERATED ON IT'S OWN AND THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE POWER CONTROLS TO. HE WROTE A LETTER TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONS...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO.*MR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE RADIO OPERATED ON IT'S OWN AND THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE POWER CONTROLS TO. HE WROTE A LETTER TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONS...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO.*MR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE RADIO OPERATED ON IT'S OWN AND THE WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN ON THEIR OWN. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO USE THE POWER CONTROLS TO. HE WROTE A LETTER TO THE VW DEALERSHIP AND HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONS...

THE BRAKE SENSOR WENT OUT. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS NOT ON. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

THE BRAKE SENSOR WENT OUT. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS NOT ON. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

AT 25,000 MILES THE CAR STARTED BURNING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. AT 28,516 VW FINALLY AGREES THE CAR IS BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY. VW REPLACED PISTON RINGS. BUT AT 35,000 THE PROBLEM RETURNS! NOW VW STATES THIS IS "NORMAL". WHY IS THIS NORMAL NOW AND THE SAME PROBLEM WAS NOT NORMAL BEFORE? I HAVE REC...

AT 25,000 MILES THE CAR STARTED BURNING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. AT 28,516 VW FINALLY AGREES THE CAR IS BURNING OIL EXCESSIVELY. VW REPLACED PISTON RINGS. BUT AT 35,000 THE PROBLEM RETURNS! NOW VW STATES THIS IS "NORMAL". WHY IS THIS NORMAL NOW AND THE SAME PROBLEM WAS NOT NORMAL BEFORE? I HAVE REC...

VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD INTO A PARKED VEHICLE IN A NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAY. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN SHE TRIED TO APPLIED THE BRAKES THEY DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONSUMER STATED WAS GOING TO HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER CHECKED. *JB

VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD INTO A PARKED VEHICLE IN A NEIGHBORS DRIVEWAY. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN SHE TRIED TO APPLIED THE BRAKES THEY DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONSUMER STATED WAS GOING TO HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER CHECKED. *JB

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LEFT FRONTAL COLLISION YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *NLM *CB *NLM

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LEFT FRONTAL COLLISION YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *NLM *CB *NLM

DEALER HAD TO REPLACE HEADLIGHTS 7 TIMES THIS YEAR. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS NOT LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SO SHE HAD TO PAY $60.OO FOR EACH HEAD LAMP. *AK

DEALER HAD TO REPLACE HEADLIGHTS 7 TIMES THIS YEAR. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS NOT LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SO SHE HAD TO PAY $60.OO FOR EACH HEAD LAMP. *AK

#1 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED A SENSOR AND IT DID NO GOOD, IT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT, I TOOK IT BACK FOUR TIMES AND THEY STILL DID NOT GET IT FIXED PROPERLY. # AFTER THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH A NOISE IN THE FRONT END AND I TOLD THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY SAID...

#1 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED A SENSOR AND IT DID NO GOOD, IT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT, I TOOK IT BACK FOUR TIMES AND THEY STILL DID NOT GET IT FIXED PROPERLY. # AFTER THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH A NOISE IN THE FRONT END AND I TOLD THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY SAID...

#1 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED A SENSOR AND IT DID NO GOOD, IT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT, I TOOK IT BACK FOUR TIMES AND THEY STILL DID NOT GET IT FIXED PROPERLY. # AFTER THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH A NOISE IN THE FRONT END AND I TOLD THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY SAID...

#1 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED A SENSOR AND IT DID NO GOOD, IT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT, I TOOK IT BACK FOUR TIMES AND THEY STILL DID NOT GET IT FIXED PROPERLY. # AFTER THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH A NOISE IN THE FRONT END AND I TOLD THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY SAID...

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE UNDER WARRANTY OF 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES-POWER TRAIN-TRANSMISSION. BECAUSE PARTS WERE LEFT OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION DURING REPAIR IN 2001 AND BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE PURCHASE DATE OF 4-28-1999, MANY CLOSE CALLS/NEAR ACCIDENTS WERE EXPERIEN...

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE UNDER WARRANTY OF 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES-POWER TRAIN-TRANSMISSION. BECAUSE PARTS WERE LEFT OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION DURING REPAIR IN 2001 AND BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE PURCHASE DATE OF 4-28-1999, MANY CLOSE CALLS/NEAR ACCIDENTS WERE EXPERIEN...

THE 5TH GEAR IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR A NUMBER OF TIMES RENDERING ME HELPLESS IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC. I HAD MADE AT LEAST 5 ATTEMPTS TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE ON THE TRANSMISSION BUT THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION PROPERLY AND WHEN IT WAS REPAIRED IT WAS IMPROPE...

THE 5TH GEAR IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR A NUMBER OF TIMES RENDERING ME HELPLESS IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC. I HAD MADE AT LEAST 5 ATTEMPTS TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE ON THE TRANSMISSION BUT THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION PROPERLY AND WHEN IT WAS REPAIRED IT WAS IMPROPE...

ON 01/28/2003 WHILE CRUISING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH MY DIESEL ENGINE SIMPLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY ADVANCE WARNING WHATSOEVER. I WAS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A VERY BUSY ROAD WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER. I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO JIM ELLIS VW ON PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341 (PHONE...

ON 01/28/2003 WHILE CRUISING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH MY DIESEL ENGINE SIMPLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY ADVANCE WARNING WHATSOEVER. I WAS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A VERY BUSY ROAD WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER. I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO JIM ELLIS VW ON PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341 (PHONE...

ON 01/28/2003 WHILE CRUISING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH MY DIESEL ENGINE SIMPLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY ADVANCE WARNING WHATSOEVER. I WAS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A VERY BUSY ROAD WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER. I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO JIM ELLIS VW ON PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341 (PHONE...

ON 01/28/2003 WHILE CRUISING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH MY DIESEL ENGINE SIMPLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY ADVANCE WARNING WHATSOEVER. I WAS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A VERY BUSY ROAD WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER. I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO JIM ELLIS VW ON PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341 (PHONE...

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE DRIVER SHIFT GEARS AND THE LEVER BROKE OFF IN THEIR HAND. VEHICLE HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE SHIFTER AND ALL RELATED COMPONENTS HAD BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE DRIVER SHIFT GEARS AND THE LEVER BROKE OFF IN THEIR HAND. VEHICLE HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE SHIFTER AND ALL RELATED COMPONENTS HAD BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS

WHILE DRIVING IN METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON, D.C. BELTWAY ("HIGHWAY") TRAFFIC AT EVENING RUSH HOUR, I WAS PREPARING TO SWITCH LANES AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS .... WHEN MY STICK SHIFT BROKE (ONE PIECE BECAME TWO PIECES). I WAS FORTUNATE THAT NO ACCIDENT HAPPENED, I WAS FURTHER BLESSED THAT I WAS ABL...

WHILE DRIVING IN METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON, D.C. BELTWAY ("HIGHWAY") TRAFFIC AT EVENING RUSH HOUR, I WAS PREPARING TO SWITCH LANES AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS .... WHEN MY STICK SHIFT BROKE (ONE PIECE BECAME TWO PIECES). I WAS FORTUNATE THAT NO ACCIDENT HAPPENED, I WAS FURTHER BLESSED THAT I WAS ABL...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

1)DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAD DIFFICULTY GOING UP SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASE, HAVE TO PUSH WITH HAND TO ASSIST. 2) JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE SENSOR BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED, VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT FROM PARK, REPLACED. 3) AIR BAG CAME ON AND THEN ENGINE LIGHT SOON AFTER, CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. B...

EIGHTEEN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN IT ON. AFTER THE THIRD TIME, CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. *JG

EIGHTEEN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN IT ON. AFTER THE THIRD TIME, CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. *JG

EIGHTEEN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN IT ON. AFTER THE THIRD TIME, CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. *JG

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS COLLAPSED INSIDE THE DOOR. *JG

WHEN CONSUMER TURNS THE VEHICLE ON, THERE IS A LOUD BEEPING NOISE AND A FLASHING RED LIGHT. *JG

TEH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. *JG

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. *JG

THE AIR CONDITIONER IS INOPERABLE. *JG

WHILE IN MOTION THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. *JG

EIGHTEEN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN IT ON. AFTER THE THIRD TIME, CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. *JG

EIGHTEEN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN IT ON. AFTER THE THIRD TIME, CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. *JG

EIGHTEEN MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN IT ON. AFTER THE THIRD TIME, CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. *JG

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS COLLAPSED INSIDE THE DOOR. *JG

WHEN CONSUMER TURNS THE VEHICLE ON, THERE IS A LOUD BEEPING NOISE AND A FLASHING RED LIGHT. *JG

TEH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. *JG

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. *JG

THE AIR CONDITIONER IS INOPERABLE. *JG

WHILE IN MOTION THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. *JG

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 18 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE JUMP STARTED. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER BUT IT ENDED UP BEING ...

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS COLLAPSED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WINDOW REPAIR, THE PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. *SCC

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER 2 MONTHS AFTER THE WINDOWS WERE REPAIRED, EVERYTIME HE TURNED ON THE VEHICLE, A LOUD BEEPING NOISE WOULD SOUND AND A FLASHING RED LIGHT APPEARED. *SCC

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER HAD STOPPED WORKING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIRMEN THAT THE VEHICLE NEED A NEW COMPRESSOR. *SCC

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 18 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE JUMP STARTED. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN INOPERATIVE SPEEDOMETER BUT IT ENDED UP BEING ...

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS COLLAPSED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WINDOW REPAIR, THE PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. *SCC

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER 2 MONTHS AFTER THE WINDOWS WERE REPAIRED, EVERYTIME HE TURNED ON THE VEHICLE, A LOUD BEEPING NOISE WOULD SOUND AND A FLASHING RED LIGHT APPEARED. *SCC

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER HAD STOPPED WORKING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIRMEN THAT THE VEHICLE NEED A NEW COMPRESSOR. *SCC

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, ENGINE"CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, CD PLAYER WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (BY REAR VIEW MIRROR) DID NOT WORK. TOOK IN TO DEALER'S SVC DEPT. MANY TIMES, BUT PROBLEMS PERSITED . DEALER SVC. DEPT. CLAIMED EVERYTHING WORKING FIN...

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, ENGINE"CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, CD PLAYER WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (BY REAR VIEW MIRROR) DID NOT WORK. TOOK IN TO DEALER'S SVC DEPT. MANY TIMES, BUT PROBLEMS PERSITED . DEALER SVC. DEPT. CLAIMED EVERYTHING WORKING FIN...

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, ENGINE"CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, CD PLAYER WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (BY REAR VIEW MIRROR) DID NOT WORK. TOOK IN TO DEALER'S SVC DEPT. MANY TIMES, BUT PROBLEMS PERSITED . DEALER SVC. DEPT. CLAIMED EVERYTHING WORKING FIN...

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, ENGINE"CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, CD PLAYER WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (BY REAR VIEW MIRROR) DID NOT WORK. TOOK IN TO DEALER'S SVC DEPT. MANY TIMES, BUT PROBLEMS PERSITED . DEALER SVC. DEPT. CLAIMED EVERYTHING WORKING FIN...

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, ENGINE"CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, CD PLAYER WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (BY REAR VIEW MIRROR) DID NOT WORK. TOOK IN TO DEALER'S SVC DEPT. MANY TIMES, BUT PROBLEMS PERSITED . DEALER SVC. DEPT. CLAIMED EVERYTHING WORKING FIN...

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, ENGINE"CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, CD PLAYER WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (BY REAR VIEW MIRROR) DID NOT WORK. TOOK IN TO DEALER'S SVC DEPT. MANY TIMES, BUT PROBLEMS PERSITED . DEALER SVC. DEPT. CLAIMED EVERYTHING WORKING FIN...

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, ENGINE"CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, CD PLAYER WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (BY REAR VIEW MIRROR) DID NOT WORK. TOOK IN TO DEALER'S SVC DEPT. MANY TIMES, BUT PROBLEMS PERSITED . DEALER SVC. DEPT. CLAIMED EVERYTHING WORKING FIN...

SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, ENGINE"CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. ALSO, CD PLAYER WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (BY REAR VIEW MIRROR) DID NOT WORK. TOOK IN TO DEALER'S SVC DEPT. MANY TIMES, BUT PROBLEMS PERSITED . DEALER SVC. DEPT. CLAIMED EVERYTHING WORKING FIN...

AS YOU DRIVE THE ABS LIGHT DISPLAYS ON THE DASH AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY SOFT AND LONG. IT COMPROMISED BRAKING DISTANCE. THIS HAS HAPPEN 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE FIRST TIME AFTER ONLY 19 044 MILES. WE TALKED WITH VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY SHARED . *AK

AS YOU DRIVE THE ABS LIGHT DISPLAYS ON THE DASH AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY SOFT AND LONG. IT COMPROMISED BRAKING DISTANCE. THIS HAS HAPPEN 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. THE FIRST TIME AFTER ONLY 19 044 MILES. WE TALKED WITH VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY SHARED . *AK

WHILE IN MOTION, THE RED ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER CHECKED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR AND FOUND IT TO BE EMPTY. THE CAUSE, A LEAKING COOLANT RESERVOIR CAP. THE RED ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES OCCASIONALLY. THE OIL LEVEL WAS EXTREMEMLY LOW. MAZDAS SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED C...

WHILE IN MOTION, THE RED ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER CHECKED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR AND FOUND IT TO BE EMPTY. THE CAUSE, A LEAKING COOLANT RESERVOIR CAP. THE RED ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES OCCASIONALLY. THE OIL LEVEL WAS EXTREMEMLY LOW. MAZDAS SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED C...

WHILE IN MOTION, THE RED ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER CHECKED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR AND FOUND IT TO BE EMPTY. THE CAUSE, A LEAKING COOLANT RESERVOIR CAP. THE RED ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES OCCASIONALLY. THE OIL LEVEL WAS EXTREMEMLY LOW. MAZDAS SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED C...

THE YELLOW MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT AME ON WHILE IN MOTION. THE MALFUNCTION WAS DUE TO A FAULTY O2 SENSOR.*JG

WHILE IN MOTION, THE RED ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER CHECKED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR AND FOUND IT TO BE EMPTY. THE CAUSE, A LEAKING COOLANT RESERVOIR CAP. THE RED ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES OCCASIONALLY. THE OIL LEVEL WAS EXTREMEMLY LOW. MAZDAS SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED C...

WHILE IN MOTION, THE RED ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER CHECKED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR AND FOUND IT TO BE EMPTY. THE CAUSE, A LEAKING COOLANT RESERVOIR CAP. THE RED ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES OCCASIONALLY. THE OIL LEVEL WAS EXTREMEMLY LOW. MAZDAS SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED C...

WHILE IN MOTION, THE RED ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER CHECKED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR AND FOUND IT TO BE EMPTY. THE CAUSE, A LEAKING COOLANT RESERVOIR CAP. THE RED ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES OCCASIONALLY. THE OIL LEVEL WAS EXTREMEMLY LOW. MAZDAS SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED C...

THE YELLOW MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT AME ON WHILE IN MOTION. THE MALFUNCTION WAS DUE TO A FAULTY O2 SENSOR.*JG

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE IN FUSE BOX WHICH CAUSED SOME FUSES TO MELT. ONE FUSE SHORTED OUT A WIRE TO THE RELAY BOX WHICH ALSO SUSTAINED A SHORT. HEAD LIGHTS, DEFOGGER, HORN, TURN SIGNALS ETC, BECAME INOPERATIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE IN FUSE BOX WHICH CAUSED SOME FUSES TO MELT. ONE FUSE SHORTED OUT A WIRE TO THE RELAY BOX WHICH ALSO SUSTAINED A SHORT. HEAD LIGHTS, DEFOGGER, HORN, TURN SIGNALS ETC, BECAME INOPERATIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

WHEN TIRES WERE ROTATED, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THREE BULGES ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THE GOODYEAR DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS ROAD DAMAGE AND WOULD NOT HONOR THE TIRE WARRANTY. THE TIRE WAS LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD AND HAD GONE LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. IT HAD REPLACED THE ORIGINAL, WH...

WHEN TIRES WERE ROTATED, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THREE BULGES ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THE GOODYEAR DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS ROAD DAMAGE AND WOULD NOT HONOR THE TIRE WARRANTY. THE TIRE WAS LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD AND HAD GONE LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. IT HAD REPLACED THE ORIGINAL, WH...

WINDOWS ON PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE WILL CONTINUOUSLY FALL WHENEVER CONSUMER IS DRIVING VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER . DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

WINDOWS ON PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE WILL CONTINUOUSLY FALL WHENEVER CONSUMER IS DRIVING VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER . DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FO RECALL REPAIRS, OXYGEN SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS MAKING LOUD NOISES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN FO RECALL REPAIRS, OXYGEN SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS MAKING LOUD NOISES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED FLAMES 1 FOOT HIGH COMING FROM DASHBOARD. AT DEALER AT THIS TIME, HEATER SWITCH CAUSED FIRE. *AK

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED FLAMES 1 FOOT HIGH COMING FROM DASHBOARD. AT DEALER AT THIS TIME, HEATER SWITCH CAUSED FIRE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER WEREN'T WORKING (MILEAGE FROZE AT 26,139). THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING EITHER. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 19 FAILURES WHEN IT WAS TESTED ON THEIR COMPUTER. ...

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER WEREN'T WORKING (MILEAGE FROZE AT 26,139). THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING EITHER. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 19 FAILURES WHEN IT WAS TESTED ON THEIR COMPUTER. ...

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER WEREN'T WORKING (MILEAGE FROZE AT 26,139). THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING EITHER. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 19 FAILURES WHEN IT WAS TESTED ON THEIR COMPUTER. ...

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER WEREN'T WORKING (MILEAGE FROZE AT 26,139). THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING EITHER. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 19 FAILURES WHEN IT WAS TESTED ON THEIR COMPUTER. ...

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER WEREN'T WORKING (MILEAGE FROZE AT 26,139). THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING EITHER. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 19 FAILURES WHEN IT WAS TESTED ON THEIR COMPUTER. ...

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER WEREN'T WORKING (MILEAGE FROZE AT 26,139). THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING EITHER. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 19 FAILURES WHEN IT WAS TESTED ON THEIR COMPUTER. ...

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER WEREN'T WORKING (MILEAGE FROZE AT 26,139). THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING EITHER. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 19 FAILURES WHEN IT WAS TESTED ON THEIR COMPUTER. ...

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER WEREN'T WORKING (MILEAGE FROZE AT 26,139). THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING EITHER. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 19 FAILURES WHEN IT WAS TESTED ON THEIR COMPUTER. ...

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER WEREN'T WORKING (MILEAGE FROZE AT 26,139). THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING EITHER. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 19 FAILURES WHEN IT WAS TESTED ON THEIR COMPUTER. ...

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER & ODOMETER WEREN'T WORKING (MILEAGE FROZE AT 26,139). THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING EITHER. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 19 FAILURES WHEN IT WAS TESTED ON THEIR COMPUTER. ...

DRIVER'S SEAT IS POORLY DESIGNED WHICH CAUSES DRIVER'S DISCOMFORT WHILE DRIVING. *AK *NLM

DRIVER'S SEAT IS POORLY DESIGNED WHICH CAUSES DRIVER'S DISCOMFORT WHILE DRIVING. *AK *NLM

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 2 BATTERIES/ 1 CD CHANGER/ 4 HEADLIGHT BULBS, AND AIR CONDITIONER OUTLET DIDN'T WORK. DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. PROBLEMS EXISTED SINCE DAY 1.*AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 2 BATTERIES/ 1 CD CHANGER/ 4 HEADLIGHT BULBS, AND AIR CONDITIONER OUTLET DIDN'T WORK. DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. PROBLEMS EXISTED SINCE DAY 1.*AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 2 BATTERIES/ 1 CD CHANGER/ 4 HEADLIGHT BULBS, AND AIR CONDITIONER OUTLET DIDN'T WORK. DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. PROBLEMS EXISTED SINCE DAY 1.*AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 2 BATTERIES/ 1 CD CHANGER/ 4 HEADLIGHT BULBS, AND AIR CONDITIONER OUTLET DIDN'T WORK. DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. PROBLEMS EXISTED SINCE DAY 1.*AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 2 BATTERIES/ 1 CD CHANGER/ 4 HEADLIGHT BULBS, AND AIR CONDITIONER OUTLET DIDN'T WORK. DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. PROBLEMS EXISTED SINCE DAY 1.*AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 2 BATTERIES/ 1 CD CHANGER/ 4 HEADLIGHT BULBS, AND AIR CONDITIONER OUTLET DIDN'T WORK. DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. PROBLEMS EXISTED SINCE DAY 1.*AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 2 BATTERIES/ 1 CD CHANGER/ 4 HEADLIGHT BULBS, AND AIR CONDITIONER OUTLET DIDN'T WORK. DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. PROBLEMS EXISTED SINCE DAY 1.*AK

CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL FEATURES. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 2 BATTERIES/ 1 CD CHANGER/ 4 HEADLIGHT BULBS, AND AIR CONDITIONER OUTLET DIDN'T WORK. DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES. PROBLEMS EXISTED SINCE DAY 1.*AK

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES THERMOSTAT WOULD OVERHEAT. WHILE AT A DEALERSHIP, THERMOSTAT SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.ALSO, MECHANIC INDICATED THAT WATER PUMP WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED IF THE THERMOSTAT STILL OVERHEATED. *AK

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES THERMOSTAT WOULD OVERHEAT. WHILE AT A DEALERSHIP, THERMOSTAT SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.ALSO, MECHANIC INDICATED THAT WATER PUMP WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED IF THE THERMOSTAT STILL OVERHEATED. *AK

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES THERMOSTAT WOULD OVERHEAT. WHILE AT A DEALERSHIP, THERMOSTAT SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.ALSO, MECHANIC INDICATED THAT WATER PUMP WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED IF THE THERMOSTAT STILL OVERHEATED. *AK

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES THERMOSTAT WOULD OVERHEAT. WHILE AT A DEALERSHIP, THERMOSTAT SENSOR THAT WAS REPLACED FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.ALSO, MECHANIC INDICATED THAT WATER PUMP WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED IF THE THERMOSTAT STILL OVERHEATED. *AK

I COMMUTE ON A 2 LANE ROAD TO WORK AND THE DANGER OF DRIVING WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS PUTS NOT ONLY MYSELF BUT ANYONE IN BACK OF ME IN EXTREME DANGER OF CAUSING A ACCIDENT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED FAILURE AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY FOR MUCH LONGER THAN TWO YEARS. NOT HAVING FOLL...

I COMMUTE ON A 2 LANE ROAD TO WORK AND THE DANGER OF DRIVING WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS PUTS NOT ONLY MYSELF BUT ANYONE IN BACK OF ME IN EXTREME DANGER OF CAUSING A ACCIDENT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY RELATED FAILURE AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY FOR MUCH LONGER THAN TWO YEARS. NOT HAVING FOLL...

WHILE STARTING BATTERY EXPLODED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBELM WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SURGE FROM ALTERNATOR . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE STARTING BATTERY EXPLODED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBELM WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SURGE FROM ALTERNATOR . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE.ALSO, THERE IS NOISE LIKE A BANGING TAPPING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE.ALSO, THERE IS NOISE LIKE A BANGING TAPPING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

AT 1 1/2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON "WITH NO FAULT FOUND" TOOK 1 1/2 YEARS AND 6 SERVICE VISITS TO FIX. THE CAR OFTEN GOES FORWARD WHILE IN REVERES AND HAS SHIFTING PROBLEMS, HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION "ADJUSTED" 3 TIMES STILL HAS PROBLEMS. OIL LIGHT DOESNT GO ON WHEN OIL IS ...

AT 1 1/2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON "WITH NO FAULT FOUND" TOOK 1 1/2 YEARS AND 6 SERVICE VISITS TO FIX. THE CAR OFTEN GOES FORWARD WHILE IN REVERES AND HAS SHIFTING PROBLEMS, HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION "ADJUSTED" 3 TIMES STILL HAS PROBLEMS. OIL LIGHT DOESNT GO ON WHEN OIL IS ...

AT 1 1/2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON "WITH NO FAULT FOUND" TOOK 1 1/2 YEARS AND 6 SERVICE VISITS TO FIX. THE CAR OFTEN GOES FORWARD WHILE IN REVERES AND HAS SHIFTING PROBLEMS, HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION "ADJUSTED" 3 TIMES STILL HAS PROBLEMS. OIL LIGHT DOESNT GO ON WHEN OIL IS ...

AT 1 1/2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON "WITH NO FAULT FOUND" TOOK 1 1/2 YEARS AND 6 SERVICE VISITS TO FIX. THE CAR OFTEN GOES FORWARD WHILE IN REVERES AND HAS SHIFTING PROBLEMS, HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION "ADJUSTED" 3 TIMES STILL HAS PROBLEMS. OIL LIGHT DOESNT GO ON WHEN OIL IS ...

AT 1 1/2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON "WITH NO FAULT FOUND" TOOK 1 1/2 YEARS AND 6 SERVICE VISITS TO FIX. THE CAR OFTEN GOES FORWARD WHILE IN REVERES AND HAS SHIFTING PROBLEMS, HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION "ADJUSTED" 3 TIMES STILL HAS PROBLEMS. OIL LIGHT DOESNT GO ON WHEN OIL IS ...

AT 1 1/2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON "WITH NO FAULT FOUND" TOOK 1 1/2 YEARS AND 6 SERVICE VISITS TO FIX. THE CAR OFTEN GOES FORWARD WHILE IN REVERES AND HAS SHIFTING PROBLEMS, HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION "ADJUSTED" 3 TIMES STILL HAS PROBLEMS. OIL LIGHT DOESNT GO ON WHEN OIL IS ...

BATTERY CABLE HAS BURNED OUT TWICE SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK REAR HATCH INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE DUE TO IT BEING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE LEFT WINDOW SWITCH IS LOOSE. NLM

BATTERY CABLE HAS BURNED OUT TWICE SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK REAR HATCH INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE DUE TO IT BEING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE LEFT WINDOW SWITCH IS LOOSE. NLM

BATTERY CABLE HAS BURNED OUT TWICE SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK REAR HATCH INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE DUE TO IT BEING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE LEFT WINDOW SWITCH IS LOOSE. NLM

BATTERY CABLE HAS BURNED OUT TWICE SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK REAR HATCH INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE DUE TO IT BEING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE LEFT WINDOW SWITCH IS LOOSE. NLM

BATTERY CABLE HAS BURNED OUT TWICE SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK REAR HATCH INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE DUE TO IT BEING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE LEFT WINDOW SWITCH IS LOOSE. NLM

BATTERY CABLE HAS BURNED OUT TWICE SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK REAR HATCH INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE DUE TO IT BEING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE LEFT WINDOW SWITCH IS LOOSE. NLM

THREE MONTHS PRRIOR TO THE ENGINE FIRE, A BATTERY BLEW UP IN THIS CAR AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY. PRIOR TO THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE A/C CONDENSER REPLACED. WE BELIEVE THIS CAR HAS SOME SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. VW DECIDED IT WAS AN "INSURANCE" ISSUE, BECAU...

THREE MONTHS PRRIOR TO THE ENGINE FIRE, A BATTERY BLEW UP IN THIS CAR AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY. PRIOR TO THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE A/C CONDENSER REPLACED. WE BELIEVE THIS CAR HAS SOME SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. VW DECIDED IT WAS AN "INSURANCE" ISSUE, BECAU...

THREE MONTHS PRRIOR TO THE ENGINE FIRE, A BATTERY BLEW UP IN THIS CAR AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY. PRIOR TO THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE A/C CONDENSER REPLACED. WE BELIEVE THIS CAR HAS SOME SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. VW DECIDED IT WAS AN "INSURANCE" ISSUE, BECAU...

THREE MONTHS PRRIOR TO THE ENGINE FIRE, A BATTERY BLEW UP IN THIS CAR AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY. PRIOR TO THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE A/C CONDENSER REPLACED. WE BELIEVE THIS CAR HAS SOME SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. VW DECIDED IT WAS AN "INSURANCE" ISSUE, BECAU...

THREE MONTHS PRRIOR TO THE ENGINE FIRE, A BATTERY BLEW UP IN THIS CAR AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY. PRIOR TO THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE A/C CONDENSER REPLACED. WE BELIEVE THIS CAR HAS SOME SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. VW DECIDED IT WAS AN "INSURANCE" ISSUE, BECAU...

THREE MONTHS PRRIOR TO THE ENGINE FIRE, A BATTERY BLEW UP IN THIS CAR AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY. PRIOR TO THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE A/C CONDENSER REPLACED. WE BELIEVE THIS CAR HAS SOME SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. VW DECIDED IT WAS AN "INSURANCE" ISSUE, BECAU...

FRONT SEAT ON DRIVER SIDE WOULD GO FORWARD WHEN PUT ON BRAKES. ALSO, WHILE PUTTING IN BACK SEAT OF VEHICLE,HEARD A NOISE AND SEAT BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE VIN. *AK

FRONT SEAT ON DRIVER SIDE WOULD GO FORWARD WHEN PUT ON BRAKES. ALSO, WHILE PUTTING IN BACK SEAT OF VEHICLE,HEARD A NOISE AND SEAT BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE VIN. *AK

ON DEC. 9TH, 2000, OUR BEETLE WAS HIT IN THE DRIVERS SIDE AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. "EXPERTS" AT VOLKSWAGEN CLAIMED THAT OUR FORWARD MOTION AT THE TIME OF IMPACT LESSENED THE SIDE IMPACT. I CAN UNDERSTAND THIS TO SOME DEGREE BUT BY THEIR REASONING, IF WE WERE GOING TWICE AS FAST, WOULD THE D...

ON DEC. 9TH, 2000, OUR BEETLE WAS HIT IN THE DRIVERS SIDE AND SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. "EXPERTS" AT VOLKSWAGEN CLAIMED THAT OUR FORWARD MOTION AT THE TIME OF IMPACT LESSENED THE SIDE IMPACT. I CAN UNDERSTAND THIS TO SOME DEGREE BUT BY THEIR REASONING, IF WE WERE GOING TWICE AS FAST, WOULD THE D...

STRUT BAR HAS DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE CAUSING A "SCRUBBING" NOISE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND FOUND THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

STRUT BAR HAS DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE CAUSING A "SCRUBBING" NOISE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND FOUND THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

AFTER DRIVING CAR FOR AN HOUR THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,. DEALER TOOK CAR TO CHECK IT OUT AND IN DOING WHICH DAMAGE THE CAR FURTHER BY DENTING PASSENGER FENDER AND BUMPER. FAILED TO TELL ME ABOUT THIS, HOWEVER ENGINE LIGHT WAS FIXED (O2) SENSOR.*AK

AFTER DRIVING CAR FOR AN HOUR THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,. DEALER TOOK CAR TO CHECK IT OUT AND IN DOING WHICH DAMAGE THE CAR FURTHER BY DENTING PASSENGER FENDER AND BUMPER. FAILED TO TELL ME ABOUT THIS, HOWEVER ENGINE LIGHT WAS FIXED (O2) SENSOR.*AK

AFTER DRIVING CAR FOR AN HOUR THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,. DEALER TOOK CAR TO CHECK IT OUT AND IN DOING WHICH DAMAGE THE CAR FURTHER BY DENTING PASSENGER FENDER AND BUMPER. FAILED TO TELL ME ABOUT THIS, HOWEVER ENGINE LIGHT WAS FIXED (O2) SENSOR.*AK

AFTER DRIVING CAR FOR AN HOUR THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON,. DEALER TOOK CAR TO CHECK IT OUT AND IN DOING WHICH DAMAGE THE CAR FURTHER BY DENTING PASSENGER FENDER AND BUMPER. FAILED TO TELL ME ABOUT THIS, HOWEVER ENGINE LIGHT WAS FIXED (O2) SENSOR.*AK

WHEN CONSUMER BACKED UP INTO 6 INCHES OF SNOW ENGINE SKID PLATE, WHICH WAS ATTACHED BY 3 BOLTS ON EITHER SIDE TO A PLASTIC COMPONENT, DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOLTS AND REPLACED SKID PLATE TO VEHICLE. *AK THE SHIELDS UNDER THE VEHICLE WERE BROKEN. *YH

CONSUMER STATES BOTH OXYGEN SENSORS HAVE FAILED, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE BAD OXYGEN SENSOR HAS DAMAGED THE MASS AIR FLOW DEVICE, CONSUMER STATES HE HAS RECEIVED DIFFERENT INFORMATION FROM DEALER DEPARTMENTS, SOME SAY IT IS BECUASE THE GAS IN THE STATE HE LIVES IN IS NOT REGULATED AS...

WHEN CONSUMER BACKED UP INTO 6 INCHES OF SNOW ENGINE SKID PLATE, WHICH WAS ATTACHED BY 3 BOLTS ON EITHER SIDE TO A PLASTIC COMPONENT, DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOLTS AND REPLACED SKID PLATE TO VEHICLE. *AK THE SHIELDS UNDER THE VEHICLE WERE BROKEN. *YH

CONSUMER STATES BOTH OXYGEN SENSORS HAVE FAILED, CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE BAD OXYGEN SENSOR HAS DAMAGED THE MASS AIR FLOW DEVICE, CONSUMER STATES HE HAS RECEIVED DIFFERENT INFORMATION FROM DEALER DEPARTMENTS, SOME SAY IT IS BECUASE THE GAS IN THE STATE HE LIVES IN IS NOT REGULATED AS...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I WAS LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE AND ECONOMICAL CAR. I HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED. THIS CAR BURNS OIL AT AN UNBELIEVABLE RATE. I CANNOT RELY ON IT AND DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE IT OUT OF TOWN. I AM NOW KEEPING JUMPER CABLES IN THE HATCH BECAUSE OF CONSTANT BATTERY PROBLE...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I WAS LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE AND ECONOMICAL CAR. I HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED. THIS CAR BURNS OIL AT AN UNBELIEVABLE RATE. I CANNOT RELY ON IT AND DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE IT OUT OF TOWN. I AM NOW KEEPING JUMPER CABLES IN THE HATCH BECAUSE OF CONSTANT BATTERY PROBLE...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I WAS LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE AND ECONOMICAL CAR. I HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED. THIS CAR BURNS OIL AT AN UNBELIEVABLE RATE. I CANNOT RELY ON IT AND DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE IT OUT OF TOWN. I AM NOW KEEPING JUMPER CABLES IN THE HATCH BECAUSE OF CONSTANT BATTERY PROBLE...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I WAS LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE AND ECONOMICAL CAR. I HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED. THIS CAR BURNS OIL AT AN UNBELIEVABLE RATE. I CANNOT RELY ON IT AND DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE IT OUT OF TOWN. I AM NOW KEEPING JUMPER CABLES IN THE HATCH BECAUSE OF CONSTANT BATTERY PROBLE...

CONSUMER COMPLAINT IS THAT THE SIDE AIR BAG ON HIS VEHICLE FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING FORWARD AT APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 MPH. A PICK-UP TRUCK HIT CONSUMER'S CAR BROADSIDE ON DRIVER'S SIDE, AN ENGINEER AT VW CLAIMS STAT...

CONSUMER COMPLAINT IS THAT THE SIDE AIR BAG ON HIS VEHICLE FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING FORWARD AT APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 MPH. A PICK-UP TRUCK HIT CONSUMER'S CAR BROADSIDE ON DRIVER'S SIDE, AN ENGINEER AT VW CLAIMS STAT...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WAS STARTING TO APPLY BRAKES WHEN SEAT WENT BACKWARDS, AND DRIVER LOST VISIBILE CONTACT WITH ROAD. LATER, HAD SEAT CHECKED OUT, AND NOTICED SCREWS ON TRACK OF SEAT HAD BECOME STRIPPED. THIS WHAT CAUSED SEAT PROBLEM.*AK

WAS STARTING TO APPLY BRAKES WHEN SEAT WENT BACKWARDS, AND DRIVER LOST VISIBILE CONTACT WITH ROAD. LATER, HAD SEAT CHECKED OUT, AND NOTICED SCREWS ON TRACK OF SEAT HAD BECOME STRIPPED. THIS WHAT CAUSED SEAT PROBLEM.*AK

ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR PERIODICALY. ONE DAY THE GAS GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THE ELECTRIC WINDOW WENT DOWN AND NEVER CAME BACK UP, THEY HAD TO REPLACE A SWITCH IN SIDE THE DOOR. THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS TO BE PULLED ON TWICE TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REAR ...

ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR PERIODICALY. ONE DAY THE GAS GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THE ELECTRIC WINDOW WENT DOWN AND NEVER CAME BACK UP, THEY HAD TO REPLACE A SWITCH IN SIDE THE DOOR. THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS TO BE PULLED ON TWICE TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REAR ...

ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR PERIODICALY. ONE DAY THE GAS GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THE ELECTRIC WINDOW WENT DOWN AND NEVER CAME BACK UP, THEY HAD TO REPLACE A SWITCH IN SIDE THE DOOR. THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS TO BE PULLED ON TWICE TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REAR ...

ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR PERIODICALY. ONE DAY THE GAS GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THE ELECTRIC WINDOW WENT DOWN AND NEVER CAME BACK UP, THEY HAD TO REPLACE A SWITCH IN SIDE THE DOOR. THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS TO BE PULLED ON TWICE TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REAR ...

ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR PERIODICALY. ONE DAY THE GAS GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THE ELECTRIC WINDOW WENT DOWN AND NEVER CAME BACK UP, THEY HAD TO REPLACE A SWITCH IN SIDE THE DOOR. THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS TO BE PULLED ON TWICE TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REAR ...

ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR PERIODICALY. ONE DAY THE GAS GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THE ELECTRIC WINDOW WENT DOWN AND NEVER CAME BACK UP, THEY HAD TO REPLACE A SWITCH IN SIDE THE DOOR. THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS TO BE PULLED ON TWICE TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE REAR ...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL, AND SHAKE, SHOWED A SIGN OF VEHICLE LOSING POWER.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH PANEL, AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK ENGINE ALSO HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM THE START. VEHICLE HAS HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING T...

THESE TIRES WERE ON THE VEHICLE WHEN I PURCHASED IT. THE TREAD BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE TIRE AT 18,500 MILES. I CONTACTED PERELLI TIRE OF NORTH AMERICA. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A MISAPPLICATION OF THAT TIRE. VOLKSWAGEN ENGINEERS DETERMINED TGAT AN 89-LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY IS N...

THESE TIRES WERE ON THE VEHICLE WHEN I PURCHASED IT. THE TREAD BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE TIRE AT 18,500 MILES. I CONTACTED PERELLI TIRE OF NORTH AMERICA. THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A MISAPPLICATION OF THAT TIRE. VOLKSWAGEN ENGINEERS DETERMINED TGAT AN 89-LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY IS N...

IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIND OUT IF THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAGS. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR OUR 18 YEAR OLD TWIN DAUGHTERS WITH SAFTEY IN MIND. WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP ON THIS. PLEASE CONTACT US. THANK YOU. *AK

IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIND OUT IF THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAGS. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR OUR 18 YEAR OLD TWIN DAUGHTERS WITH SAFTEY IN MIND. WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP ON THIS. PLEASE CONTACT US. THANK YOU. *AK

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH COMPUTER SHUTTING DOWN ENGINE AFTER REPLACING BATTERY. COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RECODED. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THIS WARNING WAS NOT LISTED IN OWNER'S MANUAL WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *A...

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH COMPUTER SHUTTING DOWN ENGINE AFTER REPLACING BATTERY. COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RECODED. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THIS WARNING WAS NOT LISTED IN OWNER'S MANUAL WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *A...

GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRE P205/55R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, DEALER REFUSED TO TALK TO CONSUMER ABOUT TIRE. *SLC

GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRE P205/55R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, DEALER REFUSED TO TALK TO CONSUMER ABOUT TIRE. *SLC

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH APPLIED CLUTCH AND IT WILL NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL. THEN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH APPLIED CLUTCH AND IT WILL NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL. THEN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED.*AK

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON INSIDE OF IGNITION SWITCH BOX. THERE WAS A BAD CONNECTION IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. FIRE MELETED WIRES INSIDE THE BOX WHICH CAUSED SHUTDOWN IN DASHBOARD IE/ HEADLIGHTS/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND ETC. DEALER'S REMEDY WAS TO TIGHTEN THE WIRES IN IGNITION BOX, BUT THE ELECTRICAL ...

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON INSIDE OF IGNITION SWITCH BOX. THERE WAS A BAD CONNECTION IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. FIRE MELETED WIRES INSIDE THE BOX WHICH CAUSED SHUTDOWN IN DASHBOARD IE/ HEADLIGHTS/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND ETC. DEALER'S REMEDY WAS TO TIGHTEN THE WIRES IN IGNITION BOX, BUT THE ELECTRICAL ...

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON INSIDE OF IGNITION SWITCH BOX. THERE WAS A BAD CONNECTION IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. FIRE MELETED WIRES INSIDE THE BOX WHICH CAUSED SHUTDOWN IN DASHBOARD IE/ HEADLIGHTS/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND ETC. DEALER'S REMEDY WAS TO TIGHTEN THE WIRES IN IGNITION BOX, BUT THE ELECTRICAL ...

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON INSIDE OF IGNITION SWITCH BOX. THERE WAS A BAD CONNECTION IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. FIRE MELETED WIRES INSIDE THE BOX WHICH CAUSED SHUTDOWN IN DASHBOARD IE/ HEADLIGHTS/ WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND ETC. DEALER'S REMEDY WAS TO TIGHTEN THE WIRES IN IGNITION BOX, BUT THE ELECTRICAL ...

CAR HIT HIGHWAY ON RAMP GUARD RAIL ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO RIGHT FRONT SIDE BUMPER AND TO HOOD.

THE CAR STOPS DEAD - I KNOW OF A MAN WHO WAS KILLED IN ANOTHER VW BEETLE BECAUSE OF THIS....I HEARD ON TV THAT FORD MIGHT BE RECALLED FOR A FAULTY RELAY PART. WHY NOT VW? THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR DIES. MY DEALER HAD MY CAR FOR ONE MONTH AND I DIDN'T GET ANY SATISFACTION UNTIL I ...

CAR HIT HIGHWAY ON RAMP GUARD RAIL ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO RIGHT FRONT SIDE BUMPER AND TO HOOD.

THE CAR STOPS DEAD - I KNOW OF A MAN WHO WAS KILLED IN ANOTHER VW BEETLE BECAUSE OF THIS....I HEARD ON TV THAT FORD MIGHT BE RECALLED FOR A FAULTY RELAY PART. WHY NOT VW? THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR DIES. MY DEALER HAD MY CAR FOR ONE MONTH AND I DIDN'T GET ANY SATISFACTION UNTIL I ...

EXPRESS FUNCTION OF DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED. CAUSE WAS APPARENT BROKEN INTERNAL SPRING. REPLACED BY OWNER.

EXPRESS FUNCTION OF DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED. CAUSE WAS APPARENT BROKEN INTERNAL SPRING. REPLACED BY OWNER.

SHE WAS STATIONARY INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND HEARD SWEAKING NOISE LAST WEEK. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CAME OFF TRACK, AND FELL OVER INTO BACK SEAT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WERE AWARE OF PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP. *AK

SHE WAS STATIONARY INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND HEARD SWEAKING NOISE LAST WEEK. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT CAME OFF TRACK, AND FELL OVER INTO BACK SEAT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WERE AWARE OF PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP. *AK

GRAVEL GAURD FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN DRIVE WAY. TOOK TO LOCAL DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE OF OUTSIDE CONTACT. DEALER(SANTA CRUZ VOLKSWAGON) SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY PARKING AT CURBS. I ASKED THEM WHY THEY DIDN'T TELL ME THE CAR COULDN'T BE PARKED UP TO A CURB WHEN I BO...

BATTERY WAS CRACKED CAUSING ACID TO LEAK ONTO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. *SLC

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF SQUEAKING BRAKES. *SLC

VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. *SLC

THE PLATE COVERING THE GEAR SHIFT KNOB CAME OFF. *SLC

THE HATCH WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE SWITCH INSIDE, BUT WILL ALWAYS OPEN WITH THE REMOTE WHEN RAINING, THE ACTUATOR/MOTOR WAS REPLACED. *SLC

VENT LOUVER WERE BREAKING AND WERE LOOSE, DEALER REPLACED VENT. *SLC

HEADLIGHTS BURNT OUT. *SLC

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION, DEALER ADJUSTED THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL MODULE. *SLC

AIR CONDITIONER TURNS OFF WHEN COMING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *SLC

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO FAULTY O2 SENSOR. *SLC

ECM FAILED. *SLC

HEADLIGHTS AIMED TOO HIGH. *SLC

KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED. *SLC

GRAVEL GAURD FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN DRIVE WAY. TOOK TO LOCAL DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE OF OUTSIDE CONTACT. DEALER(SANTA CRUZ VOLKSWAGON) SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY PARKING AT CURBS. I ASKED THEM WHY THEY DIDN'T TELL ME THE CAR COULDN'T BE PARKED UP TO A CURB WHEN I BO...

BATTERY WAS CRACKED CAUSING ACID TO LEAK ONTO POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. *SLC

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF SQUEAKING BRAKES. *SLC

VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. *SLC

THE PLATE COVERING THE GEAR SHIFT KNOB CAME OFF. *SLC

THE HATCH WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE SWITCH INSIDE, BUT WILL ALWAYS OPEN WITH THE REMOTE WHEN RAINING, THE ACTUATOR/MOTOR WAS REPLACED. *SLC

VENT LOUVER WERE BREAKING AND WERE LOOSE, DEALER REPLACED VENT. *SLC

HEADLIGHTS BURNT OUT. *SLC

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION, DEALER ADJUSTED THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL MODULE. *SLC

AIR CONDITIONER TURNS OFF WHEN COMING DOWN FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *SLC

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO FAULTY O2 SENSOR. *SLC

ECM FAILED. *SLC

HEADLIGHTS AIMED TOO HIGH. *SLC

KEYLESS ENTRY FAILED. *SLC

UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO DRIVER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED, BUT STILL REMAINS DAMAGED. *AK *ML

UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES TO DRIVER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED, BUT STILL REMAINS DAMAGED. *AK *ML

THIS CAR SHUTS DOWN AT ALL TIMES WHEN DRIVING, COULD BE WHEN YOU JUST GO, IF YOU ARE DRIVING FOR 15 MINUTES TO AN HOUR, WHEN EVER IT DECIDED TO SHUT DOWN IT JUST DOES.AND THE COMPUTER DOESNT REGISTER IT SHUTTING DOWN, SO I AM TOLD NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT. *AK

THIS CAR SHUTS DOWN AT ALL TIMES WHEN DRIVING, COULD BE WHEN YOU JUST GO, IF YOU ARE DRIVING FOR 15 MINUTES TO AN HOUR, WHEN EVER IT DECIDED TO SHUT DOWN IT JUST DOES.AND THE COMPUTER DOESNT REGISTER IT SHUTTING DOWN, SO I AM TOLD NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT. *AK

HATCHBACK RATTLES WHILE DRIVING. ALSO WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE , VEHICLE HESITATES AND STALLS. *AK

HATCHBACK RATTLES WHILE DRIVING. ALSO WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE , VEHICLE HESITATES AND STALLS. *AK

HATCHBACK RATTLES WHILE DRIVING. ALSO WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE , VEHICLE HESITATES AND STALLS. *AK

HATCHBACK RATTLES WHILE DRIVING. ALSO WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE , VEHICLE HESITATES AND STALLS. *AK

CONCEALED DAMAGE DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF FRONT BUMPER. CAR HAS NO VISIBLE DEFECTS TO EXTERIOR BUT HAS EXTENSIVE INTERNAL DAMAGE. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND CORRECT DAMAGE*AK

CONCEALED DAMAGE DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF FRONT BUMPER. CAR HAS NO VISIBLE DEFECTS TO EXTERIOR BUT HAS EXTENSIVE INTERNAL DAMAGE. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND CORRECT DAMAGE*AK

WHEN CONSUMER PUTS VEHICLE IN DRIVE THE VEHICLE RATTLES AND HESITATES WHILE DRIVING. *AK

WHEN CONSUMER PUTS VEHICLE IN DRIVE THE VEHICLE RATTLES AND HESITATES WHILE DRIVING. *AK

FORWARD GEAR IS 3RD ONLY. WHEN IN DRIVE, DOES NOT SHIFT FROM 1 TO 2 TO 3 TO 4TH GEARS. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES SINCE 2/99. *AK

FORWARD GEAR IS 3RD ONLY. WHEN IN DRIVE, DOES NOT SHIFT FROM 1 TO 2 TO 3 TO 4TH GEARS. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES SINCE 2/99. *AK

ENGINE COVER PULLED OFF WHILE DRIVING THROUGH 5 INCHES OF SHOW DUE TO LOW CLEARANCE AND POOR FASTENER DESIGN. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX UNDER WARRANTY. VW HOTLINE REFUSED TO HELP.

ENGINE COVER PULLED OFF WHILE DRIVING THROUGH 5 INCHES OF SHOW DUE TO LOW CLEARANCE AND POOR FASTENER DESIGN. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX UNDER WARRANTY. VW HOTLINE REFUSED TO HELP.

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT A WARNING, AND WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN, IT WON'T START. FAILURE DUE TO RELAY PART WHICH WAS REPLACED BY DEALER. *AK *ML

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT A WARNING, AND WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN, IT WON'T START. FAILURE DUE TO RELAY PART WHICH WAS REPLACED BY DEALER. *AK *ML

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT A WARNING, AND WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN, IT WON'T START. FAILURE DUE TO RELAY PART WHICH WAS REPLACED BY DEALER. *AK *ML

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT A WARNING, AND WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN, IT WON'T START. FAILURE DUE TO RELAY PART WHICH WAS REPLACED BY DEALER. *AK *ML

SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER CLUSTER HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. WORKS PROPERLY IF HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS ON, BUT MALFUNCTIONS WHEN SWITCH IS OFF. *AK

SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER CLUSTER HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. WORKS PROPERLY IF HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS ON, BUT MALFUNCTIONS WHEN SWITCH IS OFF. *AK

RAPID UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. *AK

RAPID UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. *AK

THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON THE FIRST TIME ON OCT.6,'99, THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE RING, THEN ON OCT. 11TH, IT CAME ON AGAIN, AGAIN IT WAS REPLACED. ON OCT.18TH IT CAME ON AGAIN AND AGAIN IT WAS REPLACED. ON DECEMBER 31, 1999 THE LIGHT ONCE AGAIN CAME ON AND ON MONDAY, JANUARY 3RD ...

THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON THE FIRST TIME ON OCT.6,'99, THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE RING, THEN ON OCT. 11TH, IT CAME ON AGAIN, AGAIN IT WAS REPLACED. ON OCT.18TH IT CAME ON AGAIN AND AGAIN IT WAS REPLACED. ON DECEMBER 31, 1999 THE LIGHT ONCE AGAIN CAME ON AND ON MONDAY, JANUARY 3RD ...

ON 2 OCCASIONS WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN FACING DOWN ON A SLOPE IT WILL NOT START AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND ROLL TO LEVEL GROUND TO GET IT TO START. ON ONE OTHER OCCATION MY CAR DID HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN I PULLED INTO MY PARENTS DRIVEWAY AND I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE , IT DID NOT GO INTO GEAR AND ...

ON 2 OCCASIONS WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN FACING DOWN ON A SLOPE IT WILL NOT START AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND ROLL TO LEVEL GROUND TO GET IT TO START. ON ONE OTHER OCCATION MY CAR DID HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN I PULLED INTO MY PARENTS DRIVEWAY AND I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE , IT DID NOT GO INTO GEAR AND ...

ON 2 OCCASIONS WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN FACING DOWN ON A SLOPE IT WILL NOT START AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND ROLL TO LEVEL GROUND TO GET IT TO START. ON ONE OTHER OCCATION MY CAR DID HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN I PULLED INTO MY PARENTS DRIVEWAY AND I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE , IT DID NOT GO INTO GEAR AND ...

ON 2 OCCASIONS WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN FACING DOWN ON A SLOPE IT WILL NOT START AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND ROLL TO LEVEL GROUND TO GET IT TO START. ON ONE OTHER OCCATION MY CAR DID HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN I PULLED INTO MY PARENTS DRIVEWAY AND I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE , IT DID NOT GO INTO GEAR AND ...

ON 2 OCCASIONS WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN FACING DOWN ON A SLOPE IT WILL NOT START AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND ROLL TO LEVEL GROUND TO GET IT TO START. ON ONE OTHER OCCATION MY CAR DID HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN I PULLED INTO MY PARENTS DRIVEWAY AND I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE , IT DID NOT GO INTO GEAR AND ...

ON 2 OCCASIONS WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN FACING DOWN ON A SLOPE IT WILL NOT START AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND ROLL TO LEVEL GROUND TO GET IT TO START. ON ONE OTHER OCCATION MY CAR DID HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN I PULLED INTO MY PARENTS DRIVEWAY AND I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE , IT DID NOT GO INTO GEAR AND ...

THE LEFT SIDE DRIVESHAFT CRACKED AND IT RUPTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.THIS OCCURRED IN MAY OF 1999. THE TRANSMISSION BUSTED AGAIN IN DECEMBER OF 1999. *AK

THE LEFT SIDE DRIVESHAFT CRACKED AND IT RUPTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.THIS OCCURRED IN MAY OF 1999. THE TRANSMISSION BUSTED AGAIN IN DECEMBER OF 1999. *AK

THE LEFT SIDE DRIVESHAFT CRACKED AND IT RUPTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.THIS OCCURRED IN MAY OF 1999. THE TRANSMISSION BUSTED AGAIN IN DECEMBER OF 1999. *AK

THE LEFT SIDE DRIVESHAFT CRACKED AND IT RUPTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.THIS OCCURRED IN MAY OF 1999. THE TRANSMISSION BUSTED AGAIN IN DECEMBER OF 1999. *AK

LOW BOTTOM CHASSIS CLEARANCE CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WHILE GOING OVER CURBS EDGES. YH

LOW BOTTOM CHASSIS CLEARANCE CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WHILE GOING OVER CURBS EDGES. YH

WHILE TRAVELING 50MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL & FAILED TO RELEASE OR TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. INSTEAD, VEHICLE STARTED TO INCREASE IN SPEED & HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. ALSO HAD HIT OR CLIPPED 2 OTHER VHEICLES. THEN THE VEHICLE SLID SIDEWAYS & CAME TO A...

WHILE TRAVELING 50MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL & FAILED TO RELEASE OR TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. INSTEAD, VEHICLE STARTED TO INCREASE IN SPEED & HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. ALSO HAD HIT OR CLIPPED 2 OTHER VHEICLES. THEN THE VEHICLE SLID SIDEWAYS & CAME TO A...

WHILE TRAVELING 50MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL & FAILED TO RELEASE OR TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. INSTEAD, VEHICLE STARTED TO INCREASE IN SPEED & HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. ALSO HAD HIT OR CLIPPED 2 OTHER VHEICLES. THEN THE VEHICLE SLID SIDEWAYS & CAME TO A...

WHILE TRAVELING 50MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES TO RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL & FAILED TO RELEASE OR TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. INSTEAD, VEHICLE STARTED TO INCREASE IN SPEED & HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. ALSO HAD HIT OR CLIPPED 2 OTHER VHEICLES. THEN THE VEHICLE SLID SIDEWAYS & CAME TO A...

WHEN DRIVING DURING THE DAYTIME THEIR IS A GLARE ON THE GLASS THAT APPEARS AS A CHECKER BOARD ON THE SIDE AND ON REAR WINDSHIELD GLASS THAT OBSTRUCTS THE CONSUMER'S VISION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

WHEN DRIVING DURING THE DAYTIME THEIR IS A GLARE ON THE GLASS THAT APPEARS AS A CHECKER BOARD ON THE SIDE AND ON REAR WINDSHIELD GLASS THAT OBSTRUCTS THE CONSUMER'S VISION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF HEAD RESTRAINTS ON FRONT SEAT CANNOT LOWER TO PROPER HEAD HEIGHT

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF HEAD RESTRAINTS ON FRONT SEAT CANNOT LOWER TO PROPER HEAD HEIGHT

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A PANTIC SITUATION ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS WILL LOCK UP ALONG WITH ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS, THROWING THE VEHICLE INTO A SPIN . THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A PANTIC SITUATION ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS WILL LOCK UP ALONG WITH ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS, THROWING THE VEHICLE INTO A SPIN . THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

ELECTRICAL HARNESS BEHIND THE DASHBOARD FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. *MJS

ELECTRICAL HARNESS BEHIND THE DASHBOARD FAILED RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. *MJS

AFTER ONLY 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP, THE MALFUCTION ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE SERVICE CENTER, I GUESS THEY RESET THE SENSOR ON IT. THE END OF SEPTEMBER THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. CONTACTED DEALER AND HE SET UP APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THEY L...

AFTER ONLY 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP, THE MALFUCTION ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE SERVICE CENTER, I GUESS THEY RESET THE SENSOR ON IT. THE END OF SEPTEMBER THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. CONTACTED DEALER AND HE SET UP APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THEY L...

JACK FAILURE CAUSED CAR TO FALL. FORTUNATELY NO PERSON WAS UNDER THE CAR AT THE TIME. DEALER HAS NO REPLACEMENT JACK IN STOCK TO COMPARE/ASCERTAIN CAUSE OF FAILURE. SHOULD FAILED PART BE SUBMITTED TO YOU?

JACK FAILURE CAUSED CAR TO FALL. FORTUNATELY NO PERSON WAS UNDER THE CAR AT THE TIME. DEALER HAS NO REPLACEMENT JACK IN STOCK TO COMPARE/ASCERTAIN CAUSE OF FAILURE. SHOULD FAILED PART BE SUBMITTED TO YOU?

INTERMITTENTLY THE AIR BAGS SENSOR LIGHT WOULD COME ON/OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. SEEKING NHTSA HELP OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY THE AIR BAGS SENSOR LIGHT WOULD COME ON/OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. SEEKING NHTSA HELP OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

CAR SIMPLY DROVE OVER AN IMPACT WRENCH THAT FELL OUT OF A TOOLBOX FROM A VEHICLE PRIOR ON THE ROAD. IT HIT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR. SMALL DENT IN A COMPONENT BRACE IN UNDERCARRIAGE. NO SIDE IMPACT OR DAMAGE OCCURRED AT ALL. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPLACE.

CAR SIMPLY DROVE OVER AN IMPACT WRENCH THAT FELL OUT OF A TOOLBOX FROM A VEHICLE PRIOR ON THE ROAD. IT HIT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR. SMALL DENT IN A COMPONENT BRACE IN UNDERCARRIAGE. NO SIDE IMPACT OR DAMAGE OCCURRED AT ALL. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPLACE.

ACCELERATOR STILL ACTIVATED WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKE PEDAL. TOO CLOSE TOGETHER! I HAVE CONFIRMED THIS WITH MANY OTHER NEW BEETLE OWNERS. ALSO, VISIBILITY IS VERY POOR WHEN CHANGING LANES BECAUSE FRONT HEADRESTS CANNOT BE LOWERED ENOUGH AND PILLARS OBSTRUCT

ACCELERATOR STILL ACTIVATED WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKE PEDAL. TOO CLOSE TOGETHER! I HAVE CONFIRMED THIS WITH MANY OTHER NEW BEETLE OWNERS. ALSO, VISIBILITY IS VERY POOR WHEN CHANGING LANES BECAUSE FRONT HEADRESTS CANNOT BE LOWERED ENOUGH AND PILLARS OBSTRUCT

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A STRAIGHT, DRY STRETCH OF ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP. I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED (REGULAR SERVICING...

I WAS DRIVING ALONG A STRAIGHT, DRY STRETCH OF ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP. I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED (REGULAR SERVICING...

WHILE DRIVING WITH SUN ROOF FULLY OPEN VEHICLE SHAKES AND SHUTTERS. ALSO THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING WITH SUN ROOF FULLY OPEN VEHICLE SHAKES AND SHUTTERS. ALSO THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING WITH SUN ROOF FULLY OPEN VEHICLE SHAKES AND SHUTTERS. ALSO THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING WITH SUN ROOF FULLY OPEN VEHICLE SHAKES AND SHUTTERS. ALSO THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. *AK

ENGINE COVER IS POORLY DESIGNED, AND THE CAR IS TOO LOW. ENGINE COVER GETS PULLED AND SCRAPES ON THE GROUND AND RIPPES APART WHICH GOES BACK INTO THE ENGINE. THIS OCCURS WHEN GOING OVER A LARGE SPEED BUMP ALSO PULLING UP TO A CYLINDER BLOCK. *AK

ENGINE COVER IS POORLY DESIGNED, AND THE CAR IS TOO LOW. ENGINE COVER GETS PULLED AND SCRAPES ON THE GROUND AND RIPPES APART WHICH GOES BACK INTO THE ENGINE. THIS OCCURS WHEN GOING OVER A LARGE SPEED BUMP ALSO PULLING UP TO A CYLINDER BLOCK. *AK

A HOLE DEVELOPED IN THE OIL PAN, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE STALLING. DEALER & MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *YC

A HOLE DEVELOPED IN THE OIL PAN, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE STALLING. DEALER & MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *YC

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER. CONSUMER HAS TO RESET THE COMPUTER, AND START THE VEHICLE BACK UP AGAIN. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER. CONSUMER HAS TO RESET THE COMPUTER, AND START THE VEHICLE BACK UP AGAIN. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN. *AK

AIRBAG CONTROLLER KNOCKED OFF VEHICLE IN SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT; AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

AIRBAG CONTROLLER KNOCKED OFF VEHICLE IN SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT; AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

DEALER CONTACTED ABOUT DAMAGE TO RAILS OF CAR. DEALER STATED THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING OFFLOADING/TRANSPORT. *AK

DEALER CONTACTED ABOUT DAMAGE TO RAILS OF CAR. DEALER STATED THAT CAR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING OFFLOADING/TRANSPORT. *AK

PLEASE SEE PHOTO'S AT HTTP://WWW.CRIVELLI.COM/BEETLE.HTM. THIS CAR JUST EXPLODED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VOLKSWAGEN ADMITS CAR IS DEFECTIVE AND IS TAKING VEHICLE TO MEXICO. *AK

PLEASE SEE PHOTO'S AT HTTP://WWW.CRIVELLI.COM/BEETLE.HTM. THIS CAR JUST EXPLODED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VOLKSWAGEN ADMITS CAR IS DEFECTIVE AND IS TAKING VEHICLE TO MEXICO. *AK

ONGOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKES SQUEAKING. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. SEEKING HELP FROM NHSTA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

ONGOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE'S BRAKES SQUEAKING. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. SEEKING HELP FROM NHSTA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE DESIGN OF THE DRIVERS HEADREST, SITS TOO HIGH AND CAN'T BE ADJUSTED TO ACCOMODATE SHORT DRIVERS, CREATES DISCOMFORT. HEADREST WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED.

CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE DESIGN OF THE DRIVERS HEADREST, SITS TOO HIGH AND CAN'T BE ADJUSTED TO ACCOMODATE SHORT DRIVERS, CREATES DISCOMFORT. HEADREST WAS COMPLETELY REMOVED.

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

DRIVER CANNOT ADJUST THE HEADREST DOWN TO SEE OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE BACK AND REAR WINDOWS TO CHANGE LANES. DEALER CONTACTED AND GAVE REFERENCE SHEET OF 1-8-99, #99-001, STATED CHANGE IN DESIGN FOR 1999 MODEL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WARRANTY EFFECTIVE AND DOES NOT COVER. *AK.ET.

DRIVER CANNOT ADJUST THE HEADREST DOWN TO SEE OUT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE BACK AND REAR WINDOWS TO CHANGE LANES. DEALER CONTACTED AND GAVE REFERENCE SHEET OF 1-8-99, #99-001, STATED CHANGE IN DESIGN FOR 1999 MODEL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WARRANTY EFFECTIVE AND DOES NOT COVER. *AK.ET.