Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 0402 | 05/10/2004 | 10007885 | Driver and passenger door window regulator repairing. *mj additional information regarding door window, separates from window regulator clamps. *tt | 07/14/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 9901 | 01/08/1999 | 604435 | Subject on body dimensions. *tt | 04/29/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 9802 | 03/31/1998 | 600979 | Some vehicles are not produced with front bumper license plate mounts. *yc | 06/16/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 9801 | 03/25/1998 | 600909 | Function options for central locking system. *yc | 06/11/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 12/31/2007 | 26000 | 19 | 04/11/2004 |
| Large puddle of water accumulates in rear passenger footwell after a heavy rain. i do not have a moonroof so there are no clogged drains there. all drains have been clear in the doors and under battery and pollen filter. i have concluded this is a design flaw as hundreds of other posts online with vw's seem to have the same problem which is not covered under vw's warranty. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle had inadequate ground clearance. as a result, the front portion of the engine splash shield scrapes on the upper surface of the concrete stop. *yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer discovered that the passenser side door could not be opened from the inside of the vehicle. the latch could be pulled but the door would not open. *jg | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 04/25/2005 | 97785 | 8 | |
| This vehicle has had a series of problems since i have owned it. i have always been a volkswagen enthusiast. so when i saw the new beetles i was naturally excited and couldn't wait to own one. what i expected was volkswagens usual excellent quality and value for money. what i got was a vehicle that not only is an inconvenience to drive, but is also a safety concern. this vehicle has had at least 8 major defects. i call them defects because so many others have experienced similar issues with their new beetles. keep in mind the vehicle is regularly maintained, and is only at 97,000 miles. 1. check engine light is on and vehicle stalls or cuts out on a regular basis. 2. the low beams on my headlights always burn out. i change the lights and they just burn out again. i always have to drive instead with my high beams on. 3. my driver side and passenger side windows have fallen into my doors. meaning that they wont roll up, a loud, noise can be heard when you try. i was told by volkswagen that they were aware of the problem. they even told me that it was because they used plastic clips to hold the windows and they are now replacing with metal clips. fine and good, but while my windows were down my seats became severely stained. (they stain easy) who's going pay for that??? 4. the window switch that controls the windows going up and down broke off in my hand. 5. the radio tries to load a tape when there isn't one. hood latch broke, has to be opened with screwdriver now. thanks vwoa!! 6. heater motor turns up and down on its own 7. engine holds high rpms in highway, rapid iol consumption. 8 reverse lights malfunctioned. questions vwoa? call me, we'll chat 269-986-0996 . *ak | |||