Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 2008
Model New Beetle Convertible made in 2008 by Volkswagen got 14 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, latches/locks/linkages and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, child seat and electrical system. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 2.5 engine.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 24.8313/39.7341/29.8732 | Regular | 1827 | MINICOMPACT CARS | 15-Jun-07 |
| 2.5 | 5 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 25.2238/39.1651/30.0349 | Regular | 1827 | MINICOMPACT CARS | 15-Jun-07 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V621000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 06/30/2005 to 10/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 228236 | 01/31/2011 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/10/2010 | 12/14/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines. the jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. the new beetle and the new beetle convertible vehicles may have a fastening clamp on a hydraulic hose of the power steering system that may be located in an improper position which could cause chafing against an underhood fuel supply line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If chafing occurs, there is the potential for a fuel leak to develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen safety recall no. 20i4/u1.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| SB-69-11-01 | 02/17/2011 | 10038665 | Volkswagen: air bag light is on with an internal trouble code stored. this could be a wiring problem. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-69-11-01 | 02/17/2011 | 10038665 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| CHILD SEAT - LATCH CONNECTOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| CHILD SEAT - VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-15-11-04 | 12/22/2011 | 10043276 | Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. multiple trouble codes possibly stored. all models 2008-2012. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| TB-97-10-07 | 08/04/2010 | 10035104 | Volkswagen: gff test plan, ground connection verification. new gff function test for engine will not start or intermittently does not start conditions. engine grounds may not be secure. models new beetle, convertible, jetta, wagon and s | 02/09/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm | 09/21/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| CSC-37E6/S8 | 08/01/2010 | 10036970 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. in some vehicles it is possible that a bushing inside the mechatronic unit has the potential to wear out prematurely, causing the clutches inside the transmission | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 43000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that there was an unbearable odor emitting inside the vehicle, making it very uncomfortable to drive. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the odor was coming from the air conditioner. the filters for the air conditioner were replaced, but the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 46,000. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 43000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that there was an unbearable odor emitting inside the vehicle, making it very uncomfortable to drive. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the odor was coming from the air conditioner. the filters for the air conditioner were replaced, but the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 46,000. rvk | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 43000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen new beetle convertible. the contact stated that there was an unbearable odor emitted inside the vehicle, making it very uncomfortable to drive. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the odor was coming from the air conditioner. the filters for the air conditioner were replaced, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 46,000. sm. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 41000 | ||
| Purchased 2008 vw beetle from mckinney dodge, got it home and happen the next day noticed the drivers side door brake was broken off and had a jagged edge, took back to doge, they just removed old part did not bother to fix brake, i carried it back several days later and was told they would have to weld it, not thinking that was right i carried it to vw dealer, was told not to let them weld it, and only way to fix it is to install a new door, should'nt this be under some warrany and the car has a 8900 mile warranty still left on it | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 01/24/2011 | 38404 | ||
| Window regulators come apart and make a grinding noise. windows fall into the door and will not go back up. parts take at least a week to come in. quite a problem in a convertible, the windows go up and down every time you open the doors. this has happened twice in the last 9 months. volkswagen has no recall or defect reported. volkswagen makes the part and gives it a 12 month or 12,000 mile manufacturers warranty but offers no guarantee the window regulators will not fail again and does not offer to cover the cost of repair when they do, outside 12 mos/12k miles. at $250 a door on a 3 year old car, i'm not looking forward to replacing these when they fail again. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | BAKERSFIELD | 93313 | Arredondo Motor Sales, Inc. | 6176200 |
| CA | San Diego | 92110 | City Chevrolet | 276-6171 |
| CA | Santa Rosa | 95407 | Hansel-Prestige, Inc. | 5456602 |
| CA | THOUSAND OAKS | 91362 | Neftin Cars, Inc. | 4979404 |
| CT | Old Saybrook | 6475 | Valenti Volkswagen-Suzuki, Inc. | 3883400 |
| FL | Miami | 33133 | Deel Sales, Inc. | 4442222 |
| FL | PENSACOLA | 32506 | Pete Moore Chevrolet, Inc. | 457-1000 |
| MN | Mankato | 56001 | MANKATO MOTOR COMPANY | 625-5641 |
| MN | Saint Louis Park | 55416 | SLP Motors, LLC | 377-4100 |
| RI | Rumford | 2916 | Scott Motors, Inc. | 4385555 |
| TN | Bristol | 37620 | Wallace Oldsmobile,Inc. |