Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| VE | 04/01/2004 | 10007012 | Window clamp bolts on certain convertible vehicles may become loose. *tt | 05/21/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 610501 | 02/14/2005 | 10012761 | Headliner, loose around rear glass. *tt | 03/14/2005 | |
| 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 | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 7 | 02/21/2004 | |
| While driving srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that the air bag sensor needed to be reset, and reset it six times. however, the problem recurred. *ak the seat latch was broken and the rear console was falling apart. *sc | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 9000 | 2 | 11/11/2003 |
| When opening and closing the door window catches on the convertible top. as a result, driver has to close the door three to six times before it is completely closed. *ak this problem caused wear to the soft top. the armrest would not secure and the window would intermittently roll down by itself. *sc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 28 | 04/28/2004 | |
| Purchased brand new. problems i have had with this car: 1. rear power windows have both taken turns falling down into the body. will not power up. one has been replaced. dealer now won't fix second one because they 'don't see it as a known problem.' 2. headliner around rear window has come undone. 3. headlights have to be replaced constantly. for example; a light bulb was installed on a saturday, and had stopped working by the following wednesday. 4. rubber coating on glove box and on interior doors is peeling off. dealer would not even condsider fixing or addressing. 5. key assembly for arm console broke almost immediately. it took approximately 8 months, and several reminders, to get dealer to replace. 6. sometimes radio stays on after key has been removed from ignition. 7. air bag light stays on. won't go off. 8. hand release on front passenger seat often gets 'stuck' and will not work. 9. cup holder has come off track. i only drive this car to-and-from work. no kids/passengers ride in it. it has not had any owner abuse. i will never buy another volkswagen product. *jb | |||