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2001 volkswagen beetle airbag warning light suddenly illuminated. The dealer determined the air bag was defective, however no repairs were performed, because the warranty had expired.
Consumer felt that the airbags and seat belts should not be hooked up together. Both airbags and seat belts were inoperable.
While traveling on the highway air bag light appeared on the dashboard and will not go off until the vehicle is shut down.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen new beetle. While driving at an unknown speed the vehicle was involved in a head on collision in which the passenger side air bag deployed but the drivers side air bag didn't deploy. The driver was injured. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and has not been examined for the cause of failure. The failure and current mileages were 115,000.
Air bag light on for 2nd time since aug 2006 when car was bought used. Newbeetle.org members all have had the same problem and i keep getting charged to read code and turn off the light because it's an "intermittent" code. I'm tired of driving around a vehicle knowing the air bags will not deploy if i get into an accident.
2001 brand new beetle started developing stains on the seat from day one.blue jeans and dark sweaters stain the interiors to that color everytime someone sits down in the car.the throttle body has gone out three times, costing me over countless dollars in repair fees and is now out for the fourth time.crown volkswagen in tyler, tx has repaired it each time, the longest repair lasting about four months.they've paid for the repair once, but do not provide me with a replacement rental vehicle, refuse to pick up the phone during the day or return phone calls, and has cost me tons of time and money traveling from dallas to tyler to check on the car and pick it up.once, i drove two hours from nacogdoches, tx to tyler, txon the scheduled pick up day, having tried to call before leaving town to make sure it was ready, only to find that they hadn't gotten to the car when i arrived.this happened twice during the same repair which lasted a couple of weeks.they have been uncooperative, and the car is horrible.the arm restbroke one day as i liftedit, it just fell apart in my hands, the interior covering on the doors and dashboard flakes off, the sunroof broke numerous times while driving over a railroad track to get to work everyday.it finally jammed the visor so that it no longer works.the seat moving mechanisms no longer work.the airbag is in constant malfunction, the check engine and eps lights are always on.i constantly have to pull my car over onto the side of the road because it loses power and i have to restart it to get it to work again, although it never has a lot of power.this particular issue has nearly caused several wrecks.i am incredibly lucky.the cruise control no longer works, and it takes about 200 dollars a month to fill it up with gas because the engine problems effect the fuel efficiency.
The air bag light in the vehicle was coming on and staying on.the dealer has replaced the air bags four times.after the last time, the light continued to come on.the dealer could not find the problem, but simply reset the air bag light.the manufacturer is aware of the problem.*ph
The airbag light on the vehicle seems to be on all the time,there has been no reason for the light to be illuminated, the vehicle has not been in an accident.apparently this airbag requires replacement at least once a year.it is possible that while the airbag light is on the vehicle will not deploy airbags in a crash.i have talked with several owners of vw beatles and all have had this problem.the last thing that should fail in a vehicle should be the airbag, and replacement is very expensive at $300 once a year.replacement of a relay seems to repair the issue for a few months but is not a permanent repair as the symptoms return.due to the fact that the vehicle odbc computer system will not display codes this cannot be repaired by non-manufacturer autoshops.vw owners could really use some help here please look at the following site http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=205721&highlight=airbag for a listing of some of these problems.
Air bag light came on. Took to dealer. The driver side airbag is defective and needs replaced. For $780 they replaced the airbag and wiring harness. This airbag was defective and should be replaced under warranty. This is a life safety issue and volkswagen is responsible!
I have 21,500 miles on my 2001 vw beetle, has been in the shop aprox 6 times for the same problem, car hesitates and stalls out as check engine light is a constant on, dealership cannot find the problem, my wife and i were almost killed in vehicle due to stalling out in front of fast moving traffic, i let them know that this vehicle was an endanger to my and my families life while driving and would like this vehicle towed in, and since was an on going problem also needed a rental car and the dealership and volkswagen of america both refused on both accounts, because of the bitter taste in my mouth for vw. I no longer want this car.
Consumer called complaining while driving the vehicle at 40mph had an accident, car slippery driver loss control and hit rail guard bridge, and neither of the air bags deploy. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
I purchased a 2001 vw beetle new and i have had to take it to the shop 4 times due to seat belt warning light.this seems to be an on-going problem even after vw made a recall and supposedly "fix" the seat belt problem.this very first time this happened the car had less 1500 miles on it.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5o mph the front part of the vehicle hit against a tree. The driver and the passenger air bags deployed however only the driver was in the vehicle. The end of the left side of the passenger air bag hit the driver's face causing permanent facial damage (acute recession glaucoma). The car was deemed totaled.
While driving, right front tire experienced a blowout, the passenger side air bag then deployed, there was a scratch on the wheel, no specific tire information given, claim 53-c850-661.
Air bag dashboard light came on. Only a volkswagen dealer has the equipment to diagnose the problem and tell me what needs to be done. The dealer will not look at my car unless i give them $100. Is this not price gouging? no automobile diagnosis with that expensive. It will not take but a few minutes to hook the computer up to the car and spit out a reason for the airbag light. So, i can pay them $100 to tell me what the problem is or i can ride around without airbags. This type of extortion should not be allowed.
I was removing my seat belt and it slipped from my hand.after that the air bag default light came on and has stayed on.two dealerships have told me there is a problem with the seat belt latch, but that the air bags will still deploy. The dealers are autobarn vw in evanston, il and jennigs vw in glenview, il.however city vw tells me the air bags won't deploy due to the failure light being on and that the buckle has to be replaced.i heard of other people having the same problems on the vw blogs on the web.
Air bag light came on and stayed on. Car shop said the seat belt switch assembly failed, and needed to be replaced. If there was a crash, the seat belt would not lock and the driver would be thrown into the air bag.
Air bag did not deploy but car was totaled when it burst into flames after it rear ended car in front of it. Paid extra money for fire safety features on this car but it started on fire anyway.this is my daughters car and she was driving at the time.dt
Air bag light came on. Took to dealer. The driver side airbag is defective and needs replaced. For $780 they replaced the airbag and wiring harness. This airbag was defective and should be replaced under warranty. This is a life safety issue and volkswagen is responsible!
The checkered flag vabeach va dealership actually told me my check engine light was on because of a malfunction of an airbag fuse. If this is true, the airbag light does not work on 2001 new beetles. I suggest you follow up on this dealership for faulty information and consumer negligence . All they did was reset the code in the computer. T. Forgey, customer
While driving, another vehicle ran consumer off the road, causing consumer to run over a curb, the passenger side seat air bag deployed, claim 43-r829-345.
New beetle 2001: vin#[xxx] e air bag system keeps failing. 7 repair attempts have been made by vw authorized repair representatives. Vw has not identified the root cause of the problem.vw made me an $2,000.- trade-in allowance offer (against the purchase of a new vw). If traded, this car would very likely be re-sold to a consumer with the dealers full knowledge of the safety problem as vw refuses to take this car off the market place.what should i do ??information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Air bag warning light - the light went on immediately after i adjusted my seat. I do not know if i have functioning air bags or an idiot light malfunction. I own 2001 vw new beetle. As i understand it, this issue happens a lot with vw jettas and new beetles 2000- 2004.there is a forum named freds tdi where you will note several complaints and issues. Apparently you cannot just clear the faulty code. Vw should make sure these devices are not malfunctioning.if the code was erroneously cleared the driver/passengers would be unaware if air bag is operational.
The state of virginia requires vehicle inspections, one item requires that dash warning lights for seat belt and airbags operate correctly.our 2001 vw beetle has an airbag warning light that would not go out.the vw dealer charged $100 to diagnose the fact that the driver's seat belt (micro chip) was the culprit and for another $500 the problem could be corrected.feeling this dealer was trying to "rip me off" i searched the internet for information on this problem.there are literally thousands of comments from owners of vw cars with the same complaint.i contacted volkswagen of america, customer care advocate, for information on this safety item and inquired why the excessive charge from their dealers.a simple reply was returned saying they did not see a need for a recall to correct a recurring problem. The problem is that if the sensor does not believe the seat belt is fastened, the airbag will not deploy in a crash.i wish to add my voice to the many complaints i found in the nhtsa web site regarding volkswagen of america's disregard for the lives of their customers, so their dealers can make money from a repeated correction to this problem.at your request i will provide facts, documents, and evidence concerning my complaint.
Air bag light came on due to a faulty seat belt buckle.
While driving on a bridge at 50 mph was involved in a collision andair bags did not deploy.driver sustained injuries. Please provide any futher information.
While driving 50 mph was involved in anaccident, and air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer has been notified, and requested consumer to take vehicle to dealer to receive a diagnostic check.l
The air bag light illuminated while driving at 55 mph.vehicle was taken to the dealer. Diagnostic test showed that the passenger's air bag was defective,and the problem was not covered under a recall.
Was driving 40mphand another vehicle turned in front of volkswagen. Other vehicle was "t" boned. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed.driver suffered minor injuries & had emergency treatment.
Dealer says air bag must be replaced.never deployed.should it not last longer.
Consumer was involved in a rear end collision. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen new beetle.the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated.the dealer stated that the air bag switch was connected to the seat belt, which caused the light to illuminate.the air bag was not covered under the warranty.the repair costs were over $500.the powertrain was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 88,540.* updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07
Sab deployed while driving on an expressway.
The consumer had a side impact accident, but the passenger side air bag failed to deploy resulting in a serious injury to the passenger. The consumer stated the belt tensioner deployed which caused his increased acceleration over the normal forces .
The vehicle was in a side collision and was impacted at 45 mph. None of the air bags deployed upon impact. *nlm ph
While driving 55 mph and rolling over some pieces of tire tread onroaddriver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed. Dealer has been notified.please give any further details.
Consumer clipped the curb with the right front tire and the driver's side air bag deployed. Dealer estimated a charge of$1,400 to make the repairs.
While driving40mph the car hit gravel/ spet off the side ofroad, and causedpassenger's side to hit a tree. Neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Vehicle has been declared totaled.
Engine and transmission overheating just a terrible car. Wax material interior removes easily with nails children can eat it has crayola smell.should have been made of plastic or vinyl. This whole car should be recall.epc brake switch always on had it repaired 3 times engine light is always on. Bad electrical. Interior ac light is always off. In and out of mechanic.
Driving down the road on 3 different my occasions car overheated now it won't start.
The brake lights are inoperative, remain off. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.previous recall 06v183000: brake light switch defect make/models: model/build years:volkswagen/jetta 1999-2002volkswagen/new beetle 1998-2002manufacturer: volkswagen of america, inc.nhtsa campaign id number: 06v183000 mfg's report date: may 24, 2006component: exterior lighting: brake lights: switch.vw is not interested to investigate the problem saying that have completed the recall and this is my problem not theirs even though brake light problem is back.
Sudden permanent failure of speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauges.
A huge amount of 2.0l engines (1998-2006)seem to stallwhen driving or stationary after 20 min from cold start in high temps (+75f) . Loss of power steering and power assist brakes. It happened to me 2x while driving 45 mph. Scary. Dealers and mechanics can't locate issues because its intermittent. Cars operate normal again after 10-20 mins. See http://newbeetle.org/forums/2-0-liter-gas/139065-hot-weather-stop-go-car-stalls-dangerous-2.html#post1508562 for a list of different sites all listing similar issues. Apparently, and according to my research, the issue stopped on model yr 2007 and higher.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that when driving at high speeds or idling, the vehicle would suddenly hesitate and would attempt to stall. The digital clock would independently reset to midnight and the fuel level gauge needle would drop to zero. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The failure recurred. The fuel level gauge had not moved back up so the contact was unaware of how much fuel was in the tank. The contact scheduled another appointment with the dealer at the time of the complaint. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
2001 vw beetle. From the very beginning, it has been nothing but problems.for the first few years it was covered under the warranty, free of charge repairs.i have low mileage so i thought that by the time these items were repaired it would be fine when the warranty expired.there is always something wrong with the car and in particular the electrical system.the check engine light is always going off.the safety issue comes in with its current problem.i had a fuel injection flush which included the carbon deposits removal known as induction, air filter replaced, engine fuel filter replaced, and a brake fluid flush plus 4 new spark plugs.prior to this service, my car was having difficulty starting with major shaking.i had to put my foot on the accelerator to get it going while starting.now after the service it runs much better but the problem is that now stalls when i come to a traffic light and stop for a period of time.this is extremely dangerous.the other malfunctions that have happened over the years are an expense but it was something that i could somehow manage.this is incredibly dangerous.i have no control over traffic lights and the generator comes on when i stop, it is worse when the light changes fast and then i have to stop even more suddenly.imagine if i am on the highway and it stops.this has happened once, a few weeks prior to the cleaning service.now, i am afraid to drive that vehicle.i have looked online at message boards from other vw beetle owners and had read similar stories of such dissatisfaction, incredible financial expense with the electrical system and other components of cars.i have even read that these cars can become inflamed , necessitating the fire dept. To put it out.this is a lemon and so many other vw owners have written similar account message boards.the consumer stated the oxygen sensor and mass air flow sensor had to be replaced. Also, the epc light illuminated. Updated ivoq 07/07/11.
I purchased a 2001 vw beetle new and i have had to take it to the shop 4 times due to seat belt warning light.this seems to be an on-going problem even after vw made a recall and supposedly "fix" the seat belt problem.this very first time this happened the car had less 1500 miles on it.
Sudden failure of all "pointer gauges" in the instrument cluster (speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge.i have been given an estimate of $550 to replace the entire instrument cluster, but so far have not followed through.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle gls . While the vehicle was parked the contact placed the key in the ignition and heard a clicking sound but the vehicle would not start. The vehicle would only start when it was jump started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure occurred a second time and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced but the failure continued. The mechanic stated the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure continued and the check engine warning light was illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technicians stated the alternator needed to be replaced a second time. The failure continued after the replacement of the alternator. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 61,500.updated 08/24/11*lj updated 3/05/2012 *ln
The hazard lights, turn signals and headlights on my car do not work.i've taken it in to an auto shop and they cannot find out what is wrong with the car.hoping maybe there is a recall that i have missed.
Since the purchase of my vehicle 2001 vw beetle, i have had a continuous beeping and illumination of various crazy lights in my dashboard.i have continually taken my car to vw, at the rate of $350+ each time, i am at my wits end...these electrical issues cannot be found or fixed by a vw rep, and are a danger to myself, my passengers, and surrounding cars.i have contacted vw america, and have been treated like i was bothering them.i had one shop in springfield, mo fix the constant mind boggling beep that i've had to listen to for years now...this repair of the beep lasted the longest of all...(1year)...but the only way to fix it made the brake light illuminate continually, so that i never could tell if i had brake issues or not.then when my vehicle needed to have a smog test for registration back in ca...the vw shop in ca said they would not smog the vehicle unless of course i paid another $350 to fix the brake light, and while they fixed it, they brought back the beep and the various other dashboard illuminations...i am sick of this company (vw america)...i am disappointed in their service, and lack of consumer welfare.i request that you have them replenish our drained savings accounts and return all monies spent on these types of flaws.we as consumers thought we were getting a good little gas saving car...it's a nightmare!!!there are 110 complaints so far...on this site...how many does it take for us all to get our money back, and the repair moneys as well.i'm willing to try a class action suit at this point...anyone with me can reach me at www.myspace.com/diamondblue777please let me know...please help us all, these electrical problems are a hazard to myself, my son, my passengers, and the people driving next to me.please order volkswagen to refund our moneys for repairs.i have read over 500 complaints in the last 24 hours...that should be enough for you to order it to stop.
Continueover heating blowing head twice engine light stay onbrake lights on leftside don't work alarm wont lock left side doesn't workand backseat is totallyunsafe for kids. Front is vary unstable it feel like it going to falloff to lowto the ground, etc......it goes on and on.
Throttle body goes out (02-03-2009)cv axel goes out (03-31-2009brake lights go out (02-18-2010)cv axel goes out again (4-31-2010)alternator goes out (06-21-2010)ignition coils fail (09-13-2010)ignition coils fail again(01-21-2011)brake switch replaced again (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails again (07-26-2011)timing belt replaced (06-15-2011)thermostat replaced (06-15-2011)water pump replaced (06-15-2011)now having problems with throttle body/ throttle body sensor/ electrical issue. Dealer is not sure what the problems is and wants to throw money at it to see what the problems is. This car is just one problem after another after another.
Dt: having the same problem for the recall.epc light cameon and off, came on again.currently, the brake lights were off. Tried turning off the vehicle, just turning the key have way , but they still will not come on. It came on once before about 4 or 5 months, but it went back off. Contacted dealer ,they had checked with the manufacturer. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle. While driving at approximately 35 mph, all the gauges dropped to zero and failed to function. In addition, the temperature and oil warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the temperature warning light remained illuminated, but the oil warning light was not illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
I own a 2001 beetle. It has only 50,000 miles on it. The other day the check engine light came on. I just took it in to the dealer, and they told me they have to replace a coil and an o2 sensor. All this is going to cost me close to $1000! after doing some research online, i found that this is a very common complaint for vw beetles. Vw needs to issue a recall since this is a problem for so many people. I read of people having the car stop running while they were driving. This could cause accidents.
I have a 2001 beetle with the 1.8t engine.my car has been disabled twice due to defective coil packs.research on the vwvortex.com website revealed there is a large history of problems with these coil packs which can fail at any time rendering the vehicle undriveable.there is currently a shortage of this part (part # 06b-905-115-j coil) due to the volume of vehicles that have had this problem.vwvortex is recommending owners contact nhtsa to facilitate a recall of coil packs as vw is unwilling to address the issue at this time.it is a safety issue because they can fail while driving resulting in loss of control ofthe vehicle.
Almost too many to listo2 sensor at 20k miles - twicetemp sensor for cooling fan ($5 part - $200to install) at 30k milesignition coils at 50k miles.vw had initiated a "customer action" on all 1.8l engines for defective ignition coils on vw and audi models.customer service action means nothing, cost me $600 without rental car added. They refused to acknowledge this press release when contacted directly.water pump went south at 61k mileselectronic control module went south at 61k miles also.warranty covered still cost me $300 for rental car for 5 days.timing belt damaged when water pump went. Voa will tell you to "check" it at 50k but it should last to 108k.paid full labor even though engine was apart for pump work.vw should be forced to honor the quality problems with this car. Nhtsa should investigate and force a recall on the coils, potentially the o2 sensor and definitely the ecm.the repair costs are insane.ecm on this car is $1300 no labor.current warranty on new is 60k.mine went at 61k.2001 warranty was 10/100 and 8/80.they know they have problems.car is a lemon, contact lawyer too much hassle - they win again.
Car is stalling, sputtering, but not dying completely. Coil packs have been determined to be the issue. There is an open recall on the coil packs, but i never received the recall notice.the coil packs on this car need to be replaced, free of charge, free labor and diagnostic services. Please send details on how to accomplish this for my 2001 vw new beetle glx 1.8t.
Emergency light switch (hazard switch)there was a vw recall issued to replace this switch that not only controls the hazard flashers but also the turn signals, in the jetta, golf, & gti. My beetle uses the same switch i am wondering why it was not included in this recall (vw recall vx).my switch has the same intermittent problem as described in the march 2005 recall letter, i will be replacing the switch on my own accord, but this bulletin should include the vw new beetle model in my opinion.
Car was in shop 2 times for coils going bad drove car to hammond indiana from crown point came back to crown point parked car went in to go to bed was asleep for an hour next thing we hear knocking on door go out side and car is onfire fire department was out side putting car out fire department said something in engine compartment caught on fire right where the coils are.
2001 vw beetle: 189944 miles. Sudden permanent failure of speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauges. Will investigate repair/replacement cost.
Epc light on,car loosing power. I have change everything you can imagine that could be change to fix it and nothing. Nobody knows how to fix it, nobody wants to be responsible for it.vw corporation don't have recalls for it, and no dealer or mechanic knows how to fix it.
The headlamps have been replaced four times. According to a vw dealership who serviced the vehicle, i was informed that the vehicle's wiring harness is defective, causing the headlights and instrumentation cluster to fail. The dealership informed me that they are aware of the wireing harness problem, but are not aware of any service recalls.
I had just finished fueling my veh at a gas station and started it up. I then drove onto the street and noted my speedo/ tachometer/gas gauge,[instrument cluster ?] were not working. Only the speedo trip odometer works, i can not tell how fast i am going or the engine rpms or how much fuel i have. I have checked all the fuse and connections i could and they all check good.
Since the purchase of my vehicle 2001 vw beetle, i have had a continuous beeping and illumination of various crazy lights in my dashboard.i have continually taken my car to vw, at the rate of $350+ each time, i am at my wits end...these electrical issues cannot be found or fixed by a vw rep, and are a danger to myself, my passengers, and surrounding cars.i have contacted vw america, and have been treated like i was bothering them.i had one shop in springfield, mo fix the constant mind boggling beep that i've had to listen to for years now...this repair of the beep lasted the longest of all...(1year)...but the only way to fix it made the brake light illuminate continually, so that i never could tell if i had brake issues or not.then when my vehicle needed to have a smog test for registration back in ca...the vw shop in ca said they would not smog the vehicle unless of course i paid another $350 to fix the brake light, and while they fixed it, they brought back the beep and the various other dashboard illuminations...i am sick of this company (vw america)...i am disappointed in their service, and lack of consumer welfare.i request that you have them replenish our drained savings accounts and return all monies spent on these types of flaws.we as consumers thought we were getting a good little gas saving car...it's a nightmare!!!there are 110 complaints so far...on this site...how many does it take for us all to get our money back, and the repair moneys as well.i'm willing to try a class action suit at this point...anyone with me can reach me at www.myspace.com/diamondblue777please let me know...please help us all, these electrical problems are a hazard to myself, my son, my passengers, and the people driving next to me.please order volkswagen to refund our moneys for repairs.i have read over 500 complaints in the last 24 hours...that should be enough for you to order it to stop.
Gas gauge inop since 10-05-05 at 58,683 miles. Instrument cluster $602.75 plus tax per merced volkswagen. Odometer and speedometer inop 08-17-07 at 80,951 miles. Claims denied by volkswagen of america70274186 and auto bbb vma0751644.
Electrical problem with 2001 volkswagen beetle. *mr the consumer was driving on the highway when the vehicle lost power and shut down with no warning.the diagnosis was that the vehicle needed a new alternator. *sc
2001 vw beetle, 10,000, well maintained mechanically/garage parking - alternator shut down on i-66 in virginia with no previous warning; number of lights on the panel lite up on the morning of june 20, 2004 on a trip to tennessee and car just shut down, lost power.
Almost too many to listo2 sensor at 20k miles - twicetemp sensor for cooling fan ($5 part - $200to install) at 30k milesignition coils at 50k miles.vw had initiated a "customer action" on all 1.8l engines for defective ignition coils on vw and audi models.customer service action means nothing, cost me $600 without rental car added. They refused to acknowledge this press release when contacted directly.water pump went south at 61k mileselectronic control module went south at 61k miles also.warranty covered still cost me $300 for rental car for 5 days.timing belt damaged when water pump went. Voa will tell you to "check" it at 50k but it should last to 108k.paid full labor even though engine was apart for pump work.vw should be forced to honor the quality problems with this car. Nhtsa should investigate and force a recall on the coils, potentially the o2 sensor and definitely the ecm.the repair costs are insane.ecm on this car is $1300 no labor.current warranty on new is 60k.mine went at 61k.2001 warranty was 10/100 and 8/80.they know they have problems.car is a lemon, contact lawyer too much hassle - they win again.
I bought a vw new beetle in feb 2001. After a year and half, the car began to start roughly and shaky, and with the check engine light flashing at the same time.this phenomenon happened more requently and was getting worse later. The car lost most of it power while driving. So i drove to vw/audi bernadi dealer in natick, ma in september 2002 to have it fixed. It was found out it was caused by an ignition coil failure and it is a known defect. They replaced the bad coil but left the other three untouched. I am very worried about this. I drive through highway to my office everyday. I don't want to stuck in the hightway in the cold wind waiting for a towl truck. My warranty is going to expire soon, and i don't know whether the vw dealer will fix the possible next failure of ignition coil free of charge. Seeing an article from boston globe, i know that i am not alone. Http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/026/auto/no_easy_fix_for_failing_ignition_coils_in_audis_vws+.shtmlwould you please order vw to recall all the defective ignition coils?thanks a lot for your time.
Hazard warning light switch, p/n 1co 953 235 failed causing turn signals to work erratically or not at all. Replacement of switch with p/n 1co 953 235 b restored proper operation. Communications/letter dated june 25, 2007 with supporting documentation) to volkswagen of america setting forth this condition as an expansion of the current recall of jettas and golf models , recall04v584000) with same symptons and cure, with request for reimbursement, has been ignored. Failed switchwa sretained, and will be made available to third parties for engineering analysis.
I own a new vw beetle and the instrument cluster has been giving displays that come on and off concerning the abs system, air bag and engine.i had the car looked at and was told that there is corrosion of the terminal strip from the coolant tank that is causing the problem.i was further told that and given a field service technical bulletin that outlined the problem due to a design flaw.this can be a problem as the instrument panel is unreliable and the safety systems cannot be sure to be working.i contacted volkswagen to no avail.i would like to know what recourse i have to have a design flaw corrected?
Daughter's 2001 vw new beetle, purchased pre-owned odometer reading 34908 with highest level extended warranty available. Electrical circuitry (igniter of air bag) had sporadic voltage reading. Pre-emptying warnings of air bag malfunction. The actual problem was in the electrical circuitry, however since the bottom line to correcting the electrical circuitry would rely on replacing the air bag, the warranty refuses to cover the charge. Service technician insists it is an electrical problem, which warranty does cover...warranty insists the correcting of electrical circuit results in air bag replacement...warranty does not state air bag coverage-therefore we will not cover expense.
These are secondary safety issues: 1) gas gauge requires $700 instrument cluster2) headlights shipped from factory missing retainer band and require $650 fix just to align. Vw san jose,ca invoice [xxx] on 2001 vw beetle lemon [xxx]. Updated 07/17/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
1. Attempted to start vehicle;2. Engine then "exploded" resulting in engine fire and destruction of engine and all underhood components.
It could potentially effect your abs system and could start a fire. The 3 green fuses on top of the battery. There in a small cover. Open the cover and check the fuse located to the passenger side. This is the fuse for the ac compressor and fans. I saw 3 cars with severely melted and burned connectors. The fuses don't blow, or they melt into the connector allowing current to continue to flow. This is a huge hazard and i want to voice my concerns before anyone looses a car to this. The cars that i checked were all 1999-2001 cars and all use the ac pretty frequently. I had to replace the part since i was out of warranty.see here for more cases over 26 documented.http://forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26315&perpage=40&pagenumber=1.
Dt*: the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the dashboard caught on fire setting off and freezing the alarm.the fire also caused damage to the front interior.the police and fire department were on the scene and a police report was filed.the vehicle was unable to be driven.the closest dealers were contacted and refused to service the vehicle. However, they were willing to have vehicle towed to the original dealers for a fee.prior to the dash board catching on fire, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on several occasions because of a burning smell coming from the engine.the dealer determined that the engine detailer spray was causing the smell but there were no repairs made.
After vehicle was parked for a period of one hour driver tried to start it but vehicle would not start. Also, smoke was seen coming from the dash. Vehicle did not catch on fire. Dealer found that there was a malfunction in the wiring under the dash, but was unable to determine the cause.
I read the recall announcement in the paper (nhtsa 17v-509, vw 20ae) regarding the fuel pump cut out.i have complained to vw a number of times over the years that my vw engine stops when driving between 55 and 65 mph.the service writers response was that the fuel pump needs to be replaced - a $1000 item.other mechanics that i've asked have said that if that was the case the engine would not get fuel and not work and that it was probably something else.when i read the symptoms reported in 20ae, they were exactly what i have experienced many times, but not consistently.at 65 mph when the engine cuts out, the deceleration is almost immediate to 50 mph.the symptoms started about 8-10 years ago.i have not driven the car on the freeway since because i was nearly run over by a cement truck.the article i read said that no known crashes or injuries were caused by the problem.please consider expanding the investigation to include the 2001 new beetle to see if there were any serious injuries due to this issue.i believe my issue is exactly the same as the issue reported in the press.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle. While driving approximately 55 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sprocket fractured and caused the timing belt to fracture. In addition, the water pump failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. In addition, while driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the alternator assembly. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14e007000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired by the dealer twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle. While driving at approximately 35 mph, all the gauges dropped to zero and failed to function. In addition, the temperature and oil warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the temperature warning light remained illuminated, but the oil warning light was not illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
I am the 2nd or 3rd third owner, and i should have checked this car out further, since whomever ('s) sold it to me didn't tell me a [xxx] thingwas wrong with the car. I am so disgusted about this incident of buying basically a lemon from dishonest creeps.i only drove it once before i handed over every hard earned penny i had saved over such a lengthy time due to the fact i am a struggling single mother.i don't get child support nor welfare, thank you!i paid all i had literally ever saved up ever in my whole life. (yes i am that poor to be quite frank) i paid $4500 for a 2001 vw new beetle.i have always only ever heard excellent things of vw's, there for i just pray and wish that vw would help!!!!!!!!!!!!now i am without transportation to get to and from work, as well as my children to and from school. I can't even drive to get groceries or anything!help!! why can't vw at least pay to have it fixed?i am just to poor.i am looking into a law suit. Dishonest vw, why can't you just be honest and fix your error and wrong doing? they sell these beetles knowingly to innocent trusting families, single moms, etc: etc;, and that alone i believe should be grounds enough for a hell of a law suit.they knowingly put women, children, and innocent people's lives in serious danger with no conscience what so ever.buying a vw is like playing russian roulette.for you, your children, your family, loved ones and friends.[xxx] even innocent by standers and passer byes.fix my beetle evil creeps. May god deal with you eventually either way amen!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
A huge amount of 2.0l engines (1998-2006)seem to stallwhen driving or stationary after 20 min from cold start in high temps (+75f) . Loss of power steering and power assist brakes. It happened to me 2x while driving 45 mph. Scary. Dealers and mechanics can't locate issues because its intermittent. Cars operate normal again after 10-20 mins. See http://newbeetle.org/forums/2-0-liter-gas/139065-hot-weather-stop-go-car-stalls-dangerous-2.html#post1508562 for a list of different sites all listing similar issues. Apparently, and according to my research, the issue stopped on model yr 2007 and higher.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle. While driving approximately 75 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vehicle and the engine was on fire. A police and a fire report were filed. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Driving down the road on 3 different my occasions car overheated now it won't start.
Continueover heating blowing head twice engine light stay onbrake lights on leftside don't work alarm wont lock left side doesn't workand backseat is totallyunsafe for kids. Front is vary unstable it feel like it going to falloff to lowto the ground, etc......it goes on and on.
Car was illegally repossessed (i own the vehicle but used it as collateral in a small loan) november 29, 2016 while i was in another state. I then received a email from carfax that the odometer was changed and gave me the new mileage. I purchased the car in march of 2015 and the mileage was over 155,000 miles but now it reports 124, 685 miles which is not an error but intentional and obvious odometer fraud!i have attached several photos showing the dealership website's log of mileage when i bought it, the picture of my odometer as of october 2015 (when it was no longer able to drive due to oil leak from valve cover), and the email screenshot from carfax showing the odometer fraud. The new owners of the vehicle are peter landry of for financial in donaldsonville, louisiana 225 473 7652
The contact owned a 2001 volkswagen beetle. While driving at 50 mph, there was a sudden loss of acceleration. In addition, there was smoke coming from the hood, the windshield, and inside the vehicle. The vehicle became engulfed by flames. It was unknown if a police report was filed or who extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.
Consumer states while driving across a bridge, one of his engines died leaving him with very little power.he states that this is the second time this has happened to him.he had it repaired under the warranty, but it may happen again, or with other people, which is a high risk for an accident if the auto stops in heavy traffic. Ts
Almost too many to listo2 sensor at 20k miles - twicetemp sensor for cooling fan ($5 part - $200to install) at 30k milesignition coils at 50k miles.vw had initiated a "customer action" on all 1.8l engines for defective ignition coils on vw and audi models.customer service action means nothing, cost me $600 without rental car added. They refused to acknowledge this press release when contacted directly.water pump went south at 61k mileselectronic control module went south at 61k miles also.warranty covered still cost me $300 for rental car for 5 days.timing belt damaged when water pump went. Voa will tell you to "check" it at 50k but it should last to 108k.paid full labor even though engine was apart for pump work.vw should be forced to honor the quality problems with this car. Nhtsa should investigate and force a recall on the coils, potentially the o2 sensor and definitely the ecm.the repair costs are insane.ecm on this car is $1300 no labor.current warranty on new is 60k.mine went at 61k.2001 warranty was 10/100 and 8/80.they know they have problems.car is a lemon, contact lawyer too much hassle - they win again.
2001 brand new beetle started developing stains on the seat from day one.blue jeans and dark sweaters stain the interiors to that color everytime someone sits down in the car.the throttle body has gone out three times, costing me over countless dollars in repair fees and is now out for the fourth time.crown volkswagen in tyler, tx has repaired it each time, the longest repair lasting about four months.they've paid for the repair once, but do not provide me with a replacement rental vehicle, refuse to pick up the phone during the day or return phone calls, and has cost me tons of time and money traveling from dallas to tyler to check on the car and pick it up.once, i drove two hours from nacogdoches, tx to tyler, txon the scheduled pick up day, having tried to call before leaving town to make sure it was ready, only to find that they hadn't gotten to the car when i arrived.this happened twice during the same repair which lasted a couple of weeks.they have been uncooperative, and the car is horrible.the arm restbroke one day as i liftedit, it just fell apart in my hands, the interior covering on the doors and dashboard flakes off, the sunroof broke numerous times while driving over a railroad track to get to work everyday.it finally jammed the visor so that it no longer works.the seat moving mechanisms no longer work.the airbag is in constant malfunction, the check engine and eps lights are always on.i constantly have to pull my car over onto the side of the road because it loses power and i have to restart it to get it to work again, although it never has a lot of power.this particular issue has nearly caused several wrecks.i am incredibly lucky.the cruise control no longer works, and it takes about 200 dollars a month to fill it up with gas because the engine problems effect the fuel efficiency.
I purchased a certified used 2001 volkswagen new beetle in feb 2003. While driving down the turnpike suddenly the car lost power and all the lights on the dashboard lit up. I was able to get the car off to the side of the road. I had the car towed to a certified vw garage where i was told i needed a new engine. I had no warning that the car was overheating until it stopped and the dashboard lights came on. This car has only 56,000 miles on it. The mechanic is going to give me a rebuilt engine because he is trying to save me some money.so far my car is in the garage for over a month because it seems it is not easy to get a repairable used motor. This is going to cost me several thousands of dollars. Also i have been without a car for one month already which of course causes a hardship and a lot of stress. I don't feel that a motor should have to be replaced with only 56,000 miles on it. I thought i was buying a reliable car. Boy was i wrong!!
While driving at 40 mph, consumer states vehicle began to misfire, check engine light started to flash then it stayed on. The vehicle started to ride very rough. Took to delaer and dealer stated coil packs had failed. Ts
Automatic transmission has problem and sometimes while driving does not advances, this could be a safety issue.
The top of the oil dipstick on my 2001 vw beetle is apparently very fragile and could come off by itself, possibly lodging itself into another part of the motor and causing a dangerous situation. It disappeared during preventive maintenance at dover volkswagen, inc. In dover, delaware. They claimed they did not break it.
Throttle body goes out (02-03-2009)cv axel goes out (03-31-2009brake lights go out (02-18-2010)cv axel goes out again (4-31-2010)alternator goes out (06-21-2010)ignition coils fail (09-13-2010)ignition coils fail again(01-21-2011)brake switch replaced again (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails again (07-26-2011)timing belt replaced (06-15-2011)thermostat replaced (06-15-2011)water pump replaced (06-15-2011)now having problems with throttle body/ throttle body sensor/ electrical issue. Dealer is not sure what the problems is and wants to throw money at it to see what the problems is. This car is just one problem after another after another.
This is my second vw beetle turbo that has an engine that has died below the recommended mileage for maintenance. Both vehicles did the same thing and died while i was driving on a highway at 75 miles per hour. I lost power and was not able to use my breaks to pull over for safety. After contacting vw customer service (800 882 8987ref# 60353557 9-29-06) i was informed, "the vehicle is no longer under warranty even though the damage occurred below the recommended service". My current mileage is 73k and my current mechanic informed me that the usual mileage for this type of problem is 105k. After some research i have found that this is not a unique issue and volkswagen is more than aware of this defect. It is ridiculous that they think they should not be responsible.
2001 vw beetle. From the very beginning, it has been nothing but problems.for the first few years it was covered under the warranty, free of charge repairs.i have low mileage so i thought that by the time these items were repaired it would be fine when the warranty expired.there is always something wrong with the car and in particular the electrical system.the check engine light is always going off.the safety issue comes in with its current problem.i had a fuel injection flush which included the carbon deposits removal known as induction, air filter replaced, engine fuel filter replaced, and a brake fluid flush plus 4 new spark plugs.prior to this service, my car was having difficulty starting with major shaking.i had to put my foot on the accelerator to get it going while starting.now after the service it runs much better but the problem is that now stalls when i come to a traffic light and stop for a period of time.this is extremely dangerous.the other malfunctions that have happened over the years are an expense but it was something that i could somehow manage.this is incredibly dangerous.i have no control over traffic lights and the generator comes on when i stop, it is worse when the light changes fast and then i have to stop even more suddenly.imagine if i am on the highway and it stops.this has happened once, a few weeks prior to the cleaning service.now, i am afraid to drive that vehicle.i have looked online at message boards from other vw beetle owners and had read similar stories of such dissatisfaction, incredible financial expense with the electrical system and other components of cars.i have even read that these cars can become inflamed , necessitating the fire dept. To put it out.this is a lemon and so many other vw owners have written similar account message boards.the consumer stated the oxygen sensor and mass air flow sensor had to be replaced. Also, the epc light illuminated. Updated ivoq 07/07/11.
I have 21,500 miles on my 2001 vw beetle, has been in the shop aprox 6 times for the same problem, car hesitates and stalls out as check engine light is a constant on, dealership cannot find the problem, my wife and i were almost killed in vehicle due to stalling out in front of fast moving traffic, i let them know that this vehicle was an endanger to my and my families life while driving and would like this vehicle towed in, and since was an on going problem also needed a rental car and the dealership and volkswagen of america both refused on both accounts, because of the bitter taste in my mouth for vw. I no longer want this car.
The consumer has had to replace the transmission, bearings, axle, cooling system, seat tracks and bolts and window track in her 2001 volkswagen new beetle.the consumer also needed to replace the catalytic converter and the front axle. *sc
Epc light came on numerous times, causing the engine power to be reduced greatly. The light was never constant it would come on at random times. Brought to dealer 6/13-6/15. Engine failed on 6/16 due to a coolant component failure. New engine put in, i had to pay $1,360 even thought still under warranty. Vehicle was picked up 7/9. Epc light on again the next week, brought back to dealer, when i went to pick it up the light was still on accompanied by the check engine light and the car was barely running, it sounded like it would stall out at any minute. Car was picked up a few days later. Epc and check engine light on again on 9/11 before bringing it to the dealer i had my brother look at it, he states its a problem with the throttle, the same problem as all the other times. I brought the car to dealer on 9/13 and still waiting for repairs.
While beetle driven by my wife it will just shut down!!!it will only crank back on about 30minutes later!this is very dangerous because it will shut down wherever!!!i already spend 1350.00 dollars. And not yet fixed! the car has being park outside of my house for las year! and still making payments on it!!!!dealer will not do anything!
I own a new vw beetle and the instrument cluster has been giving displays that come on and off concerning the abs system, air bag and engine.i had the car looked at and was told that there is corrosion of the terminal strip from the coolant tank that is causing the problem.i was further told that and given a field service technical bulletin that outlined the problem due to a design flaw.this can be a problem as the instrument panel is unreliable and the safety systems cannot be sure to be working.i contacted volkswagen to no avail.i would like to know what recourse i have to have a design flaw corrected?
Also, the belt tensioner malfunctioned.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen new beetle. While driving the vehicle lost oil.the failure mileage was 23,775.the dealer informed the contact that the piston rings were installed upside down which caused the oil leak.the curent mileage was 23,800.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle.while driving approximately 70 mph in dry conditions, the timing belt failed.the contact pulled off the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer.the owner's manual advises that the timing belt should be replaced at 105,000 miles.the manufacturer would not replace the timing belt because the vehicle was 500 miles outside of the warranty.the contact stated that the vehicle has been well maintained and is below the replacement mileage.the current and failure mileages were 100,575.
I own a 2001 vw beetle. Bought right off the show room floor. Paid a pretty price for it too. My car was running great until january of 2003, less than two years after i bought it. The check engine light came on and i noticed the car was shaking and cutting out really bad. I barely made it home that night. I took it in to be repaired in may of 2003, costing me a hundred dollar bill. It wasn't 6 days later it did it again, same thing. So i called the dealer where i bought it. They told me it was going to cost another hundred dollars to fix it. Wasn't happening. I got a hold of the main man in charge of service, told him my problem and he waved the fee. When i got up there the next week, they told me it could be 1-250 different things wrong when the check engine light is flashing. Ok, i am starting to do some math here. 250 possible things wrong x $100= $25,000!!!!!!! i could buy a house for that much money. And the car isn't worth anywhere near that much now. It's like i would be paying for it all over again and who's to say the problem would even get fixed? it could just keep going in circles. I don't know about all of you, but i don't have that kind of money. I am making close to $500 payments a month on this car with three years still left to go on it. You would think a car costing that much and all the hype they pushed on it that it would run better than what it does and would have lasted longer than it did. To all the people out there thinking about buying a vw beetle, take itfrom an owner, don't!!!!!
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle.the contact stated that the drain plug in the oil pan leaks oil.the failure occurred because the plug is hard steel and the pan that holds the oil is aluminum.if the technician tightens the nuts too tightly on the drain pan, all of the oil will leak out.the dealer performed a temporary repair, but it did not work.they had to replace the entire oil pan and plug at the cost of $360.78; the failure mileage was 76,049. Updated 11-19-08 updated 11/20/08.
I own a 2001 beetle. It has only 50,000 miles on it. The other day the check engine light came on. I just took it in to the dealer, and they told me they have to replace a coil and an o2 sensor. All this is going to cost me close to $1000! after doing some research online, i found that this is a very common complaint for vw beetles. Vw needs to issue a recall since this is a problem for so many people. I read of people having the car stop running while they were driving. This could cause accidents.
Engine and transmission overheating just a terrible car. Wax material interior removes easily with nails children can eat it has crayola smell.should have been made of plastic or vinyl. This whole car should be recall.epc brake switch always on had it repaired 3 times engine light is always on. Bad electrical. Interior ac light is always off. In and out of mechanic.
Loss of power on 2001 vw new beetle tdi.air intake clogs up due to water like substance causing substantial power loss.
1. Attempted to start vehicle;2. Engine then "exploded" resulting in engine fire and destruction of engine and all underhood components.
Most of the engine was replaced during the beginning of january.on jan 22nd, traveling on a highway, engine lost power and was almost involved in a multi-car accident.i was in the middle lane and the power cut from 55 to about 10 miles an hour in the matter of seconds.other cars were swerving around me and i was finally able to pull off the road. Car was towed back to dealership and the throttle body was cleaned out.on jan 30th the same thing happened again, only this time i was not on a highway but a side street.car was towed away again andis in the dealership waiting for repairs.during this month not only was an engine replaced but it malfunctioned twice.it is dangerous to travel on any highway with this car.the engine malfunctioned twice in one week. I can not safely return to driving this car.i was almost killed once and was very lucky not to have been involved in a seriuos accident.the beetle has engine problems and very major ones.for a car that is 8 months old, this should not be happening.
Vehicle experiences delay in acceleration almost causing several accidents, dealer informed consumer that this vehicle has a design using a stepping motor that can create a lag time during acceleration.
This problem has been a on going problem for about 2 years now, each time this happens you have to take the car to the vw dealer only to get screwed ,check engine light comes on car starts misfiring has no power uses lots of gas stalls runs ruff .iam afraid to drive this car on the freeway in heavy traffic for fear of it stalling and getting ran into by another car its a public endangerment these cars are. In april of 2007 i had to take it to the dealer they gave ita quick fix costing 450.00 the last time they told me i had a bad fuel injector they replace it . It ran fine for a couple of months then in nov 15 2007 the car stalled again daughter limped it home the check engine light was on the car was missing bad it was night and getting close to zero outside . We parked it this time because we did not have the money to fix the car it has 53,000 miles on it. I refuse to take it to another vw dealer , and all vw of america will say is we are sorry for you trouble but because you are not the first buyer of the car and are the second buyer of this car that was a lease return you are not entitle to the 10 years 100.000 mile powertrain warranty that come with the car. If you are the first buyer of the car.then these repair would be covered . The week of jan 15 2008 we took the car to an independent auto mechanic shop . Itook them 2 days to find the problem the mass airflow sensor was bad and the tps sensor is bad in all it will take 1,400.00 dollars to fix this car. We paid for the mass airflow sensorto be replaced and the cost to find the problems. Then we took the car home and parked it . It still needs the tps sensor replaced that will cost 1,000.00 and the car will be drivable .
Engine quit running while driving at 30 mph.lost all power including power steering and brakes.was able to stop car safely.car would not restart.dealer reports that ecm is being replaced, but blames problem on an aftermarket k&n air filter that was installed 11 months ago.informed dealer and vw customer service of the magnussen-moss warranty act of 1982 which makes it a federal offence to not honor a warranty unless the manufacturer offers free filters.vw is covering ecm under warranty, but is insisting on use of a vw filter at my expense.i consider this to be a serious safety defect and a violation of federal law.the vw reference number for this complaint is #20268678.
I received this 2001 beetle after speaking with the dealership and a volkswagen representative, because my 2000 beetle had so many problems which could not be fixed. After about 5 months, this 2001 beetle has had many problems and continues to have many problems. I took it in the first time on july 26, 2001 for engine problems. The dealership that i took it to for service said it was a defect and they ordered meparts to correct the problem. They did also find faults with p1200 and p0411 tech bulletins. It was also discovered that the secondary air injection pump motor was inoperatiuve. They removed and installed an ovverrun cut-off valve. That same day, the window glass was found off trackso they removed and installed a front door trim panel and the window glass. The car was back in for the ordered parts for the engine defect on a later date. About 2 months after those repairs, my automobile was in for a faulty trunk latch and motor and a malfunction with the airbags. They had to order parts for that and so my car was in on a later date for that. They replaced the lower trunk latch binding and removed and installed liftgate trim and a rear lock. They also replaced the air bag module, as well as removing and insstalling an air bag control unit. The car has other problems as well. The steering wheel shakes and vibrates the left side of the car. The car has trouble starting. It has a hum sound while driving. The turbo wing light comes on at different times. It's having the almost all the same problems as my last beetle. I'm very angry with this car and i can't seem to get any relief. It's a leased automobile, that's my only thing to look forward to, is getting rid of it.
Vehicle will start off okay, but then it would die/stall.problemwas intremittent.it shut off for about10 seconds or more. Dealer replaced relay, however vehicle has stalled 4 more times, possible engine problems.
2001 vw turbo beetle (22,770 mileage) low oil pressure. Serviced at dealership. Oil sludge cleaned from pan and pickup tube replace, cost $457.53. Synthetic oil use vice normal oil to avoid sludge buildup. Vw manufacturer was aware of the engine design problem that caused normal oil to break down. Owner's manual should state only use synthetic oil. All previous oil changes and servicing were performed at specified mileages at the vw dealership.
1. Normal driving.2. Exhaust gas recirculating (egr) cooler connecting pipe fractures. This can occur anywhere between 30,000 and 120,000 miles. This fracture allows exhaust fumes to enter the passenger cabin. As of now the part has not been replaced, $178 dealer item.old part will be available upon request.
The car's check engine light comes on variably, local mechanic claims an oxygen sensor is malfunctioning, and able to clear the computer warning check engine light. Vw service station claims can't diagnose problem if light is out, have to wait til light is on again.
Defective part.catalyst failed on our 2001 new beetle turbo.this vehicle, for some reason, was not of warranty extension for this issue from 80,000 to 120,000.we did not get any notice, and, as a result, vw refuses to replace our catalyst as we have 85,000 miles on the vehicle.
I have 21,500 miles on my 2001 vw beetle, has been in the shop aprox 6 times for the same problem, car hesitates and stalls out as check engine light is a constant on, dealership cannot find the problem, my wife and i were almost killed in vehicle due to stalling out in front of fast moving traffic, i let them know that this vehicle was an endanger to my and my families life while driving and would like this vehicle towed in, and since was an on going problem also needed a rental car and the dealership and volkswagen of america both refused on both accounts, because of the bitter taste in my mouth for vw. I no longer want this car.
Why don't you have a catalytic converter problem for the 2001 volkswagen beetle.the company is replacing them. I just had one installed after having the engine light indicate i had a problem.
2001 new betle. In shop 7 times since purcahse on march 15, 2005. Was told it was 02 sensors. Replaced sensors, re wired, and placed new computer in automobile.problem still not fixed. Several ohters have expreinced the same problem. Please see http://www.myvwlemon.com/ubb/forum3/html/000059.html
Mass airflow sensor failure.i have had 4 fail, and the dealer has just been replacing these.i have come to the point of just disableing this sensor and running off of the manifold absolute pressure sensor.several cars have had this problem.
On 8/21/07 took my vw to dealer due to a recognizable rattling noise coming from under vehicle and the mil light came on.paid $126.94 to "remove and replace oil pan shield". Eighteen days latter, 9/8/07, i received a "catalytic converter warranty extension" warning the catalytic converter was susceptible to degraded performance. If this happens, the owner me hear a readily recognizable rattling noise coming from under your vehicle in the area of the converter and/or the mil may illuminate due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by faulty catalytic converter.this i a real coincidence. The dealer claimed i had a "cracked oil pan shield" and 18 days later the factory states the same symptoms are caused by a faulty catalytic converter!!! i don't believe this.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle.ever since the vehicle was purchased, the mass air flow sensor has been repaired 4times.when the vehicle was started and placed into first gear, the vehicle would shutter, stall, and then fail.a local technician stated that the mass air flow sensor was failing and the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $350.the mass air flow sensor has been replaced four times since the vehicle was purchased.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 68,000 and current mileage was 69,900.updated 02/05/09 updated 02/06/09.
2001 vw beetle. From the very beginning, it has been nothing but problems.for the first few years it was covered under the warranty, free of charge repairs.i have low mileage so i thought that by the time these items were repaired it would be fine when the warranty expired.there is always something wrong with the car and in particular the electrical system.the check engine light is always going off.the safety issue comes in with its current problem.i had a fuel injection flush which included the carbon deposits removal known as induction, air filter replaced, engine fuel filter replaced, and a brake fluid flush plus 4 new spark plugs.prior to this service, my car was having difficulty starting with major shaking.i had to put my foot on the accelerator to get it going while starting.now after the service it runs much better but the problem is that now stalls when i come to a traffic light and stop for a period of time.this is extremely dangerous.the other malfunctions that have happened over the years are an expense but it was something that i could somehow manage.this is incredibly dangerous.i have no control over traffic lights and the generator comes on when i stop, it is worse when the light changes fast and then i have to stop even more suddenly.imagine if i am on the highway and it stops.this has happened once, a few weeks prior to the cleaning service.now, i am afraid to drive that vehicle.i have looked online at message boards from other vw beetle owners and had read similar stories of such dissatisfaction, incredible financial expense with the electrical system and other components of cars.i have even read that these cars can become inflamed , necessitating the fire dept. To put it out.this is a lemon and so many other vw owners have written similar account message boards.the consumer stated the oxygen sensor and mass air flow sensor had to be replaced. Also, the epc light illuminated. Updated ivoq 07/07/11.
Almost too many to listo2 sensor at 20k miles - twicetemp sensor for cooling fan ($5 part - $200to install) at 30k milesignition coils at 50k miles.vw had initiated a "customer action" on all 1.8l engines for defective ignition coils on vw and audi models.customer service action means nothing, cost me $600 without rental car added. They refused to acknowledge this press release when contacted directly.water pump went south at 61k mileselectronic control module went south at 61k miles also.warranty covered still cost me $300 for rental car for 5 days.timing belt damaged when water pump went. Voa will tell you to "check" it at 50k but it should last to 108k.paid full labor even though engine was apart for pump work.vw should be forced to honor the quality problems with this car. Nhtsa should investigate and force a recall on the coils, potentially the o2 sensor and definitely the ecm.the repair costs are insane.ecm on this car is $1300 no labor.current warranty on new is 60k.mine went at 61k.2001 warranty was 10/100 and 8/80.they know they have problems.car is a lemon, contact lawyer too much hassle - they win again.
The consumer has had to replace the transmission, bearings, axle, cooling system, seat tracks and bolts and window track in her 2001 volkswagen new beetle.the consumer also needed to replace the catalytic converter and the front axle. *sc
I have 21,500 miles on my 2001 vw beetle, has been in the shop aprox 6 times for the same problem, car hesitates and stalls out as check engine light is a constant on, dealership cannot find the problem, my wife and i were almost killed in vehicle due to stalling out in front of fast moving traffic, i let them know that this vehicle was an endanger to my and my families life while driving and would like this vehicle towed in, and since was an on going problem also needed a rental car and the dealership and volkswagen of america both refused on both accounts, because of the bitter taste in my mouth for vw. I no longer want this car.
The headlamps have been replaced four times. According to a vw dealership who serviced the vehicle, i was informed that the vehicle's wiring harness is defective, causing the headlights and instrumentation cluster to fail. The dealership informed me that they are aware of the wireing harness problem, but are not aware of any service recalls.
Throttle body goes out (02-03-2009)cv axel goes out (03-31-2009brake lights go out (02-18-2010)cv axel goes out again (4-31-2010)alternator goes out (06-21-2010)ignition coils fail (09-13-2010)ignition coils fail again(01-21-2011)brake switch replaced again (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails again (07-26-2011)timing belt replaced (06-15-2011)thermostat replaced (06-15-2011)water pump replaced (06-15-2011)now having problems with throttle body/ throttle body sensor/ electrical issue. Dealer is not sure what the problems is and wants to throw money at it to see what the problems is. This car is just one problem after another after another.
Left turn indicator rapid blinks even with all new bulbs
The hazard lights, turn signals and headlights on my car do not work.i've taken it in to an auto shop and they cannot find out what is wrong with the car.hoping maybe there is a recall that i have missed.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen new beetle. The contact stated that whenever he drove 35 mph or more at night the headlights failed. They are not adjustable; yet,the one on the drivers side was aimed lower and the passenger side was aimed higher. The vehicle was taken to the dealer previously who adjusted the headlights but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 168,000.
2001 vw beetle - gasket for headlights and headlight lenses deteriorated. Had to have replaced.
Dt: having the same problem for the recall.epc light cameon and off, came on again.currently, the brake lights were off. Tried turning off the vehicle, just turning the key have way , but they still will not come on. It came on once before about 4 or 5 months, but it went back off. Contacted dealer ,they had checked with the manufacturer. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Throttle body goes out (02-03-2009)cv axel goes out (03-31-2009brake lights go out (02-18-2010)cv axel goes out again (4-31-2010)alternator goes out (06-21-2010)ignition coils fail (09-13-2010)ignition coils fail again(01-21-2011)brake switch replaced again (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails again (07-26-2011)timing belt replaced (06-15-2011)thermostat replaced (06-15-2011)water pump replaced (06-15-2011)now having problems with throttle body/ throttle body sensor/ electrical issue. Dealer is not sure what the problems is and wants to throw money at it to see what the problems is. This car is just one problem after another after another.
The brake lights are inoperative, remain off. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.previous recall 06v183000: brake light switch defect make/models: model/build years:volkswagen/jetta 1999-2002volkswagen/new beetle 1998-2002manufacturer: volkswagen of america, inc.nhtsa campaign id number: 06v183000 mfg's report date: may 24, 2006component: exterior lighting: brake lights: switch.vw is not interested to investigate the problem saying that have completed the recall and this is my problem not theirs even though brake light problem is back.
Reimbursement request for replacement of brake light switch.*mr(nar) the consumer stated the brake light switch was recalled.
2001 vw beetle would not come out of park. Researced on line to find there was a recall concerning brake light switchs in 2001 beetle. Took car to butler vw to have fixed and was charged for repair knowing they have a history with these switchs beingdeffective. Dealer would not pay based on vehicle not falling into vin's that were recalled.
Dt*: the contact stated the brake light switch malfunctions causing the brake lamps to become inoperative.as a result, the vehicle gets stuck in the park position.an nhtsa recall, # 03v265000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch however; the recall did not remedy the problem.the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
Dt*:the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park intermittently.there isrecall, #03v265000, concerning the brake light switch.the recall did not correct the problem.the vehicle is having the same problems again.the dealership has been contacted.fourbrake switches have been replaced. The contact had to pay for all of them. Vehicle has been a problem since day one. The contact purchased extendedwarranty, but it did not help. It cost the contact over $3,000 in repairs.updated on 05/16/2006.
On 7 different occasions we have had a faulty brake like switch replaced on a 2001 vw beetle that we bought new.when this problems occurs, the car will not move from park to reverse or drive.i am concerned about my daughter's safety.this problem started in oct. 2001 and is continuing to occur repeatedly.what cani do as a consumer?my daughter will be moving 120 miles away in one month to attend the university of alabama and i will not be able to pick her up and have her car towed when this problem occurs again.please help!!!!!
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was put into park the brake lamp switch malfunctioned. The lamps illuminated, even though the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to a certified dealer for a replacement of the brake light switch.
My 2001 vw beetleturbo will not come out of park. It is stuck there. I was parked on a downward slope without the parking brake on.i t was 95 degrees f.i called vw and they told me to do the following. * 1. I have to turn it off* 2. Pump thebrake 5 times and hold it for the 5th time all the way down* 3. Turn the car on completely* 4. Wait 5 seconds* 5. Then turn it off* 6. Turn it 1/4 turn (no lights on the dashboard of the car)* 7. Then i can turn the shift in between neutral and drive* 8. Then turn the car completely on to turn it completely on to shift it into drive.
Dt*: the contact stated the service brake light switch was not working and expressed that the dealer did not consider this a safety issue.updated 08/25/06.
I have two volkswagen beetles that have been recalled for a brake light switch.last year before we were aware of this recall, the car left me abandoned at the hospital emergency room parking lot.i waited for half an hour and then it went off and i was able to put the car in reverse to get home.the problem corrected itself and yesterday when i got out of work it did the same but i was able to drive it home after.now the car will not even allow me to put the gearin reverse to get it to the dealer for this recall and volkswagen, employee by the name of amy at 1-800-822-8987, says i need to have it towed at my expense in order for it to be fixed.they refuse to pay for the car to be towed to get fixed. Volkswagen roadside assistance is refusing to tow it to get it fixed.
At the end of my workday my car would not come out of park.i called my mechanic and he said it was probably an electrical problem that he would rather someone with more vw experience look at it.when i called the vw dealer the service person said it was probably the break light switch and that there were recalls that it may be covered under.the car was towed to the dealer and the next day the faulty brake light switch was repaired.however, after searching my vin# the dealer said my car was not on any recall.after searching the nhtsa website, i found a recall for my make/model/year vehicle pertaining to the brake light switch.
2001 volkswagen beetle with turn signal problems customer states that the hazard warning switch rendered the turn signals inoperative or intermittent**ccthe consumer believed his vehicle should have been a part of the recall that was issued.the consumer was told the cause of the failure was due to high current loads from the bulbs used that were overheating the relay.
Turn signal/hazard flasher on 2001 volkswagen new beetle failed in same way as described in your recall #04v584000-which applies to other models but not new beetle. Occurrence date: 12 january 2006, mileage 64,200 approx. This is same behavior already identified by you. I request that investigation be opened to broaden the recall to this model. I am trying to find replacement part.
Turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash. First it would blink only a few times and then stop, after 2 more day is not working at all.this case is similar to recall #04v584000, but the car type is vw new beetle 2001.
2001 volkswagen beetle defective turn signal /hazard warning switch relay. Customer states that his turn signal switch is defective. He also states he would like to know where to send the defective switch to for engineering analysis.the consumer stated he experienced the same problem on his vehicle that has been subjected to a recall, however the recall pertains to other 2001 volkswagens.
Emergency light switch (hazard switch)there was a vw recall issued to replace this switch that not only controls the hazard flashers but also the turn signals, in the jetta, golf, & gti. My beetle uses the same switch i am wondering why it was not included in this recall (vw recall vx).my switch has the same intermittent problem as described in the march 2005 recall letter, i will be replacing the switch on my own accord, but this bulletin should include the vw new beetle model in my opinion.
The turn signals and hazard some times work , or they just stop working for days at a time am going to take car in to dealer to find out what the problem is and have it fixed.now they have failed all together and am afraid i am going to get in to a accident if i don't get them fixed. This has been going on for a year.
Multiple requests to have our 2001 new beetle tdi headlights adjusted properly have not been complied with by gurley-leep vw service department, since the first year of ownership, 2001 when the car was new.specifically: low beam headlights are set far, far too low; i estimate the headlights illuminate about 60 feet in front of the vehicle, limiting travel at night to ~35 mph; this is obviously a safety hazard for two reasons: 1) we can't see hazards soon enough, and 2) our lower speeds present a hazard to other vehicles traveling at higher (normal) speeds.when i ask why the headlights are set too low, i'm told by service department personnel that "they're set to spec".latest, 12/14/04:service department again told us they set the headlights "to spec", but the right light assembly doesn't stay in adjustment, i.e., it "drops", and we need to buy a new assembly at about $330.00.this is a strange situation because the left headlight illuminates the road at the same distance as the right headlight, and the gurley leep service department people did not tell us there was a problem with the left.bottom line: this is apparently either a manufacturing defect or a poorly managedmaintenance department; either way it is a safety hazard and must be corrected by vw at no charge.
These are secondary safety issues: 1) gas gauge requires $700 instrument cluster2) headlights shipped from factory missing retainer band and require $650 fix just to align. Vw san jose,ca invoice [xxx] on 2001 vw beetle lemon [xxx]. Updated 07/17/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The vehicles daytime running lights/headlight have one switch which continuously burned out and resulted in no head lights.*nlm
Emergency light switch (hazard switch)there was a vw recall issued to replace this switch that not only controls the hazard flashers but also the turn signals, in the jetta, golf, & gti. My beetle uses the same switch i am wondering why it was not included in this recall (vw recall vx).my switch has the same intermittent problem as described in the march 2005 recall letter, i will be replacing the switch on my own accord, but this bulletin should include the vw new beetle model in my opinion.
Turn signals operate intermittently or cease working after a few flashes.the immediate failure mode"violates the fmvss, and subjects the driver to citations for failing to properly signal a turn and/or defective equipment. Safety hazard for surrounding traffic putting vehicle at greater risk.
2001 vw beetle. From the very beginning, it has been nothing but problems.for the first few years it was covered under the warranty, free of charge repairs.i have low mileage so i thought that by the time these items were repaired it would be fine when the warranty expired.there is always something wrong with the car and in particular the electrical system.the check engine light is always going off.the safety issue comes in with its current problem.i had a fuel injection flush which included the carbon deposits removal known as induction, air filter replaced, engine fuel filter replaced, and a brake fluid flush plus 4 new spark plugs.prior to this service, my car was having difficulty starting with major shaking.i had to put my foot on the accelerator to get it going while starting.now after the service it runs much better but the problem is that now stalls when i come to a traffic light and stop for a period of time.this is extremely dangerous.the other malfunctions that have happened over the years are an expense but it was something that i could somehow manage.this is incredibly dangerous.i have no control over traffic lights and the generator comes on when i stop, it is worse when the light changes fast and then i have to stop even more suddenly.imagine if i am on the highway and it stops.this has happened once, a few weeks prior to the cleaning service.now, i am afraid to drive that vehicle.i have looked online at message boards from other vw beetle owners and had read similar stories of such dissatisfaction, incredible financial expense with the electrical system and other components of cars.i have even read that these cars can become inflamed , necessitating the fire dept. To put it out.this is a lemon and so many other vw owners have written similar account message boards.the consumer stated the oxygen sensor and mass air flow sensor had to be replaced. Also, the epc light illuminated. Updated ivoq 07/07/11.
Fuel leakage due to a puncture in plastic fuel tank. There is no protection or barrier for low positioned fuel tank .
Gas gauge inop since 10-05-05 at 58,683 miles. Instrument cluster $602.75 plus tax per merced volkswagen. Odometer and speedometer inop 08-17-07 at 80,951 miles. Claims denied by volkswagen of america70274186 and auto bbb vma0751644.
Instrument panel malfunctioned. As a result, speedometer and fuel gauge read improperly. The cause has yet to be determined.
I think there are air bubbles in the fuel injection pump. I have no money to repair it. I need it to go back and forth to work.
A huge amount of 2.0l engines (1998-2006)seem to stallwhen driving or stationary after 20 min from cold start in high temps (+75f) . Loss of power steering and power assist brakes. It happened to me 2x while driving 45 mph. Scary. Dealers and mechanics can't locate issues because its intermittent. Cars operate normal again after 10-20 mins. See http://newbeetle.org/forums/2-0-liter-gas/139065-hot-weather-stop-go-car-stalls-dangerous-2.html#post1508562 for a list of different sites all listing similar issues. Apparently, and according to my research, the issue stopped on model yr 2007 and higher.
I read the recall announcement in the paper (nhtsa 17v-509, vw 20ae) regarding the fuel pump cut out.i have complained to vw a number of times over the years that my vw engine stops when driving between 55 and 65 mph.the service writers response was that the fuel pump needs to be replaced - a $1000 item.other mechanics that i've asked have said that if that was the case the engine would not get fuel and not work and that it was probably something else.when i read the symptoms reported in 20ae, they were exactly what i have experienced many times, but not consistently.at 65 mph when the engine cuts out, the deceleration is almost immediate to 50 mph.the symptoms started about 8-10 years ago.i have not driven the car on the freeway since because i was nearly run over by a cement truck.the article i read said that no known crashes or injuries were caused by the problem.please consider expanding the investigation to include the 2001 new beetle to see if there were any serious injuries due to this issue.i believe my issue is exactly the same as the issue reported in the press.
Forums concerning this vw model, and other models both older and newer, are replete with reports of the cars stalling with symptoms of starved fuel, usually arising when the tank is less than half full. See, e.g., http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4971876-car-stalling-while-at-speed-is-low-fuel-the-problem. My vehicle suffers from identical symptoms. Other owners attempt to solve the problem by (1) cleaning the fuel tank; (2) replacing the fuel pump; (3) replacing the speed sensor; (4) replacing the crank sensor; (5) replacing the fuel filter; (6) replacing the fuel pump relay; and (7) cleaning the fuel tank. In most cases, based on review from these forums, the problem is not permanently solved and recurs while driving causing the car to stall and creating a threat to life safety. I cannot believe vw is unaware of this problem based on the multitude of reports. Yet, i have seen nothing from vw that addresses this issue. If no investigation has been launched on this issue, nhtsa should launch one.
Driving down the road on 3 different my occasions car overheated now it won't start.
Lock on gas lid was loose. I didn't think too much about it until i ran the car through a car wash. The air from the dryer popped the lid open and it went flying through the air. Lid is fiber glass and it didn't take much to break it. I saw another bug last week with the gas lid gone too!
Driver door latch malfunction.no prior event.driver door latch (diode/electronic controlled) failed -car door does not shut/stay latched.while driving car door opens on its own accord.dealer acknowledges that door latch will not operate/close when it malfunctions.suggested i use tape to hold door shut-while waiting for replacement latch. Part # 3b1-837-015-ak lock
My abs dash indicator came on steady, the brake indicator on the dash started flashing and what sounded like the interior chime started sounding continuously. I pulled over into a parking lot and turned off the engine. A puff of smoke/steam came up from the passenger front wheelwell and there was a horrible hiss and whine coming from under the hood on the same side and a burning plastic smell. The dealer said it was the abs module (which they changed for $950!!!) and that only fixed the abs light. No clue on the flashing brake idiot light and now they say the ac does not work at all. No refrigerant, so obviously a leak. It seems way too coincidental. I heard about an abs module recall back in '03 which could short circuit and cause an engine fire. I don't have any idea about the engine compartment geography and i've only had the car (bought used) for about a year and a half.it appears i am not the only person to have experienced this problem. See attached link: http://forums.newbeetle.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50457
First noticed it when starting it up in the morning.rough and stalling when putting it in reverse. Never did that before. It has to warm up before i can drive it because it will either stall in reverse, or in drive the car will shudder and take off, it will not idle.when in park it is fine when in drive at stoplights it will surge forward. I have to either press the brake pedal as hard as i can and that doesn't always work,or put it in park or neutral!!!! that was the beginning of my troubles.it gradually over time stopped shifting either before it reaches 3rd gear or after. I only have 60,000 plus miles on it and it still should be in the powertrain warranty. That it is 2013 it is 12 years after i purchased it !! that's an average of 5,000 miles a year driving! and it still has a defective transmission!! i cannot believe there is no recall on this! they say it is the valve body that is the culprit! then vw better issue me a free replacement! i cannot believe i have to shell out my hard earned money for their screw up! if this valve body has done irreparable damage to my tranny they will have to replace the whole transmission as well!less than 65,000 miles and having a defective part they know about they have to honor that powertrain warranty!i will need safercar.gov and or nhtsa help in this matter![xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The consumer has had to replace the transmission, bearings, axle, cooling system, seat tracks and bolts and window track in her 2001 volkswagen new beetle.the consumer also needed to replace the catalytic converter and the front axle. *sc
After only having this car for one year, this is the fifth time i have had this issue.the car is running fine, then all of a sudden, the transmission downshifts and jerks terribly.on two separate occasions, this has happened in intersections and i was almost t boned in the drivers side door the last time.i have contacted vw and am told "we have had no complaints or issues with the transmission on these cars". Yet, a simple google search finds hundreds of similar complaints regarding the "new" vw beetle transmission issues.more people end up getting killed if vw is not held responsible.corrective actions that include acknowledging they have a problem and publicly issuing a fix and contacting all owners should be at a minimum.i can tell you that my car is now worthless, no repair shops will work on it, and vw wont' admit to a problem.i am thinking of contacting a lawyer.
I purchased a certified preowned 2001 vw bettle on 7/9/03.on 8/14/03 the vehicle suffered catastrophic failure of the clutch at highway speed after around 1,000 miles after the purchase.on 8/18/03 the selling dealer (bill barry volkswagen, west hartford, ct) refused to honor the manufacturer's and connecticut state mandated warranties.a complaint was filed with volkswagen of america.vw corporate has taken no action to remediate.it has become clear based on my research that this is a common problem with the vehicle.
Automatic transmission has problem and sometimes while driving does not advances, this could be a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle. The contactstated intermittently when down shifting, the vehicle would jerk excessively and would also hesitate when the contact was attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop on two occasions where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle yet the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.
Approximately one week ago i noted that when i put my 2001 beetle into drive, the transmission did not catch. As i pushed the gas peddle down, it was necessary to rev the engine and then it would finally catch. The problem has gotten worse over the course of the week and will go into the shop this week. The safety issue is that it is necessary to rev the engine to get it into gear. I have almost hit the car in front of me on 2 occasions, but was able to hit the brake in time. I now push the brake and accelerator at the same time to avoid this possibility. I have read of similar transmission problems on the new beetle and want to add my experience at a paltry 41,000 miles to the list. I have not had the problems described in other postings such as difficulty shifting from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd. I also have not had the car downshift or shift to neutral as others have described. The major reason for posting this is the two episodes of almost hitting the car in front of me when the transmission engaged.
I am the 2nd or 3rd third owner, and i should have checked this car out further, since whomever ('s) sold it to me didn't tell me a [xxx] thingwas wrong with the car. I am so disgusted about this incident of buying basically a lemon from dishonest creeps.i only drove it once before i handed over every hard earned penny i had saved over such a lengthy time due to the fact i am a struggling single mother.i don't get child support nor welfare, thank you!i paid all i had literally ever saved up ever in my whole life. (yes i am that poor to be quite frank) i paid $4500 for a 2001 vw new beetle.i have always only ever heard excellent things of vw's, there for i just pray and wish that vw would help!!!!!!!!!!!!now i am without transportation to get to and from work, as well as my children to and from school. I can't even drive to get groceries or anything!help!! why can't vw at least pay to have it fixed?i am just to poor.i am looking into a law suit. Dishonest vw, why can't you just be honest and fix your error and wrong doing? they sell these beetles knowingly to innocent trusting families, single moms, etc: etc;, and that alone i believe should be grounds enough for a hell of a law suit.they knowingly put women, children, and innocent people's lives in serious danger with no conscience what so ever.buying a vw is like playing russian roulette.for you, your children, your family, loved ones and friends.[xxx] even innocent by standers and passer byes.fix my beetle evil creeps. May god deal with you eventually either way amen!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I have a 2001 vw beetle transmission slips in 1st and 2nd gear and took to a shop and they said i need a new transmission.
The transmission on my 2001 volkswagen beetle has many issues including but not limited to, slipping into neutral while accelerating, hard shifts between gears, and not going into the correct gear causing slow to no acceleration which can cause an accident at any given time.
I purchased a 2001 new beetle gls turbo with 42k miles on it in 2008 for my teenage daughter.i have had this car garaged, oil changed, and have only put 8k miles on it in the three years i've owned it.at my most recent oil change, i explained to the vw dealership of the transmission issue which they brushed off as being the way vw transmission's do in and that they are not smooth running transmissions. During this 8k miles, i have went through two new batteries until the dealership made me aware of the need for a new alternator.after getting the new alternator fixed this week at the tune of $500, the tech informed me the transmission needed replacing at a cost between $4k-$6k.i had been noticing when i stop and then accelerate again, the engine hesitates and then slings forward so fast the tires will bark.it's hesitation almost cost me a rear-end accident not long ago.thankfully, everyone was just shaken up a bit.i have also had to replace the cabin air filter when it disintegrated and started blowing filter in her face as she was driving.all these repairs in the 8k miles i've put on it.the car at this moment now has only 50k miles and sits in my garage as i am afraid for my teenage daughter to drive it because of it's unreliability and safety issues.also, the console has broken, the clear coat is pealing off the interior doors, handles and dash.please help us because there are alot of people that depend on the vw's and cannot afford new, safer cars.
2001 beetle gets stuck in park.when the car is off, it will move freely into any other gear.when i start the car, the gear shift will not move out of park.
Dt*:the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park intermittently.there isrecall, #03v265000, concerning the brake light switch.the recall did not correct the problem.the vehicle is having the same problems again.the dealership has been contacted.fourbrake switches have been replaced. The contact had to pay for all of them. Vehicle has been a problem since day one. The contact purchased extendedwarranty, but it did not help. It cost the contact over $3,000 in repairs.updated on 05/16/2006.
My 2001 vw beetleturbo will not come out of park. It is stuck there. I was parked on a downward slope without the parking brake on.i t was 95 degrees f.i called vw and they told me to do the following. * 1. I have to turn it off* 2. Pump thebrake 5 times and hold it for the 5th time all the way down* 3. Turn the car on completely* 4. Wait 5 seconds* 5. Then turn it off* 6. Turn it 1/4 turn (no lights on the dashboard of the car)* 7. Then i can turn the shift in between neutral and drive* 8. Then turn the car completely on to turn it completely on to shift it into drive.
First of all< your form won"t let me select transmission< that is why i selected engine>the problem is the transmission>>>>> i was driving at 45 mph, suddenly transmission slips into neutral.pressing accelerator did not help. Coasted to side of road. Moved transmission selector thru gears including reverse.car did not move, then suddenly the transmission jumped into gear and lurched forward. Very scary! i was pointing towards the road when the car lurched forward from a stop, my quick response avoided me lurching into passing traffic. I kept moving,along the shoulder,but the car wasn't upshifting until i reached approx 45 mph, then it slammed into the next gear. Jumped back into neutral, then slammed into next gear.
2001 vw beetle. From the very beginning, it has been nothing but problems.for the first few years it was covered under the warranty, free of charge repairs.i have low mileage so i thought that by the time these items were repaired it would be fine when the warranty expired.there is always something wrong with the car and in particular the electrical system.the check engine light is always going off.the safety issue comes in with its current problem.i had a fuel injection flush which included the carbon deposits removal known as induction, air filter replaced, engine fuel filter replaced, and a brake fluid flush plus 4 new spark plugs.prior to this service, my car was having difficulty starting with major shaking.i had to put my foot on the accelerator to get it going while starting.now after the service it runs much better but the problem is that now stalls when i come to a traffic light and stop for a period of time.this is extremely dangerous.the other malfunctions that have happened over the years are an expense but it was something that i could somehow manage.this is incredibly dangerous.i have no control over traffic lights and the generator comes on when i stop, it is worse when the light changes fast and then i have to stop even more suddenly.imagine if i am on the highway and it stops.this has happened once, a few weeks prior to the cleaning service.now, i am afraid to drive that vehicle.i have looked online at message boards from other vw beetle owners and had read similar stories of such dissatisfaction, incredible financial expense with the electrical system and other components of cars.i have even read that these cars can become inflamed , necessitating the fire dept. To put it out.this is a lemon and so many other vw owners have written similar account message boards.the consumer stated the oxygen sensor and mass air flow sensor had to be replaced. Also, the epc light illuminated. Updated ivoq 07/07/11.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle would not shift out of park and the dealer replaced the shift interlock system solenoid.the replacement only remedied the problem for a two year period and it has now returned, but the vehicle has not been repaired. The shift interlock solenoid, the safety feature that requires the brake to be depressed in order for the vehicle to be taken out of park failed twice.
I have a 2001 vw new beetle. The transmission keeps failing, lurching, skidding, & the dealer & mechanics have done/found out nothing about it. I am one of thousands experiencing this problem with no reply from vw. I have never received anything about the recalls they order. My car is totally unsafe & i have put $5,500 in it to be told i need more work. They are taking no responsibility & we that own these cars are forced to drive them unsafely. My car jumps & skids forward from a stop. It goes so slow before the skidding that cars almost rear end me. The car cannot be traded in broken & vw refuses to address any problems we all have. My mom has a 2005 new beetle that is beginning to lurch and stall out on the freeway & during regular driving. We own 2 of these cars and never receive any recall info and we are forced to pay $5,700 each to fix the faulty transmission, $900 each for sensors, who know what for computers that all fail and cause our vehicles to be extremely unsafe. My car right now will not reverse, it only drives forward. Vw needs to be forced to recall there faulty unsafe cars for not only those that drive them but for others on the road. This is a huge safety issue for drivers and anyone on the road. I should not have to fear for my life when driving a vehicle i have maintained and the maker will not recall the problems it knows these vehicles have. They are not safe and all of us that own them are stuck paying thousands of dollars to fix a problem vw is aware of and will do nothing about. It is scary and dangerous to be a vw new beetle owner.
2001 volkswagen beetle transmission problems!!!!!!
When shifting from drive to reverse the vehicle did not move. *nlm
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen bettle.the contact stated that the vehicle would downshift abnormally between gears and he would have to manually shift from fourth into third. The vehicle would then roar loudly and lose all power.the failure recurred intermittently.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance.no repairs were performed.the current mileage was 86,000.the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Consumer was traveling about 10mph on a side street at a traffic stop, and whenlight turned green, he appliedgas andsteering wheel column locked up. He couldn't turnsteering left or right. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.also,transmission leaks coolant,andwheels locked up.
Throttle body goes out (02-03-2009)cv axel goes out (03-31-2009brake lights go out (02-18-2010)cv axel goes out again (4-31-2010)alternator goes out (06-21-2010)ignition coils fail (09-13-2010)ignition coils fail again(01-21-2011)brake switch replaced again (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails again (07-26-2011)timing belt replaced (06-15-2011)thermostat replaced (06-15-2011)water pump replaced (06-15-2011)now having problems with throttle body/ throttle body sensor/ electrical issue. Dealer is not sure what the problems is and wants to throw money at it to see what the problems is. This car is just one problem after another after another.
Consumer felt that the airbags and seat belts should not be hooked up together. Both airbags and seat belts were inoperable.
The state of virginia requires vehicle inspections, one item requires that dash warning lights for seat belt and airbags operate correctly.our 2001 vw beetle has an airbag warning light that would not go out.the vw dealer charged $100 to diagnose the fact that the driver's seat belt (micro chip) was the culprit and for another $500 the problem could be corrected.feeling this dealer was trying to "rip me off" i searched the internet for information on this problem.there are literally thousands of comments from owners of vw cars with the same complaint.i contacted volkswagen of america, customer care advocate, for information on this safety item and inquired why the excessive charge from their dealers.a simple reply was returned saying they did not see a need for a recall to correct a recurring problem. The problem is that if the sensor does not believe the seat belt is fastened, the airbag will not deploy in a crash.i wish to add my voice to the many complaints i found in the nhtsa web site regarding volkswagen of america's disregard for the lives of their customers, so their dealers can make money from a repeated correction to this problem.at your request i will provide facts, documents, and evidence concerning my complaint.
Continueover heating blowing head twice engine light stay onbrake lights on leftside don't work alarm wont lock left side doesn't workand backseat is totallyunsafe for kids. Front is vary unstable it feel like it going to falloff to lowto the ground, etc......it goes on and on.
I was removing my seat belt and it slipped from my hand.after that the air bag default light came on and has stayed on.two dealerships have told me there is a problem with the seat belt latch, but that the air bags will still deploy. The dealers are autobarn vw in evanston, il and jennigs vw in glenview, il.however city vw tells me the air bags won't deploy due to the failure light being on and that the buckle has to be replaced.i heard of other people having the same problems on the vw blogs on the web.
I'm the original owner of a 2001 beetle with 11,8450 miles. On aug 27, 2014, the driver side seat belt suddenly loss tension and went limp while i was driving!the seat belt can not be retracted. The vw service the way the seat belt became loose is a major safety hazard, and it should be on official record. Vw denied responsibility and my request for the repair cost.
Why don't you have a catalytic converter problem for the 2001 volkswagen beetle.the company is replacing them. I just had one installed after having the engine light indicate i had a problem.
Air bag light came on and stayed on. Car shop said the seat belt switch assembly failed, and needed to be replaced. If there was a crash, the seat belt would not lock and the driver would be thrown into the air bag.
Rear seatbelted passengers hit their heads on non-cushioned rear pillars during normal driving conditions.on a bumpy road, both rear passengers can get painful bumps on their heads. At the very least the pillars should be cushioned.i spoke to the dealer, but they unfortunately could not recommend a solution.this reminds me of the obsolete hard/rigid dashboards on old cars.
Dealership/mechanic informed the consumer thatthe advanced air bag light illumination was due todriver's seat belt latch failure. Dealerships mechanic was unable to resolve the problem.
The drivers seat belt is fraying, the car has 38000 miles. I have never seen frayed seat belts on any car no matter the age or miles. Is this a safety issue?the dealer was no help.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle. While driving 35 mph, the front driver and passenger seats automatically slid to the rear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the seat loop failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,205.
2001 brand new beetle started developing stains on the seat from day one.blue jeans and dark sweaters stain the interiors to that color everytime someone sits down in the car.the throttle body has gone out three times, costing me over countless dollars in repair fees and is now out for the fourth time.crown volkswagen in tyler, tx has repaired it each time, the longest repair lasting about four months.they've paid for the repair once, but do not provide me with a replacement rental vehicle, refuse to pick up the phone during the day or return phone calls, and has cost me tons of time and money traveling from dallas to tyler to check on the car and pick it up.once, i drove two hours from nacogdoches, tx to tyler, txon the scheduled pick up day, having tried to call before leaving town to make sure it was ready, only to find that they hadn't gotten to the car when i arrived.this happened twice during the same repair which lasted a couple of weeks.they have been uncooperative, and the car is horrible.the arm restbroke one day as i liftedit, it just fell apart in my hands, the interior covering on the doors and dashboard flakes off, the sunroof broke numerous times while driving over a railroad track to get to work everyday.it finally jammed the visor so that it no longer works.the seat moving mechanisms no longer work.the airbag is in constant malfunction, the check engine and eps lights are always on.i constantly have to pull my car over onto the side of the road because it loses power and i have to restart it to get it to work again, although it never has a lot of power.this particular issue has nearly caused several wrecks.i am incredibly lucky.the cruise control no longer works, and it takes about 200 dollars a month to fill it up with gas because the engine problems effect the fuel efficiency.
The consumer has had to replace the transmission, bearings, axle, cooling system, seat tracks and bolts and window track in her 2001 volkswagen new beetle.the consumer also needed to replace the catalytic converter and the front axle. *sc
The consumer states that the headrests are designed too high, obstructing the view out of the rear windshield when backing. Mrthe dealer was notified and the consumer was told that the new headrests(which bettered visibility) wouldn't fit this model, and is waiting on a reply from dealer/manufacturer.scc
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that the brake light and other lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the abs control module needed to be replaced. The dealer checked with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign number: 02v031000 (service brakes); however, the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Pulled over for right brake light being out.. Had replaced the bulb the month before for the same issue. Replaced the bulb again and the brake lights still do not come on...
The brake lights are inoperative, remain off. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.previous recall 06v183000: brake light switch defect make/models: model/build years:volkswagen/jetta 1999-2002volkswagen/new beetle 1998-2002manufacturer: volkswagen of america, inc.nhtsa campaign id number: 06v183000 mfg's report date: may 24, 2006component: exterior lighting: brake lights: switch.vw is not interested to investigate the problem saying that have completed the recall and this is my problem not theirs even though brake light problem is back.
I have a 2001 new beetle. I took ownership in july 2000. My complait is that i had my brake light and abs light come on and diabled my stopping ability of my vehicle. I had my car repaired replacing the electronic contol unit of my abs system. This cost me 1300.00 to repair. After researching online i found that this was a recall for my make and model car under the same manufaturer dates of sept 1999 through january 2001. The nhtsa campaign id number is #02v031000. My vehicles vin number was not included in the sequence of recalled vehicles. I am appauled that my car having the same exact problem with the same manufature date is not covered on the recall. I would like to have this investigated and demand an explanation as to why it is ok for me to risk my family's lives with something that was already identified as a major problem. Not to mention a big expense that should be covered by the manufacturer.
My abs dash indicator came on steady, the brake indicator on the dash started flashing and what sounded like the interior chime started sounding continuously. I pulled over into a parking lot and turned off the engine. A puff of smoke/steam came up from the passenger front wheelwell and there was a horrible hiss and whine coming from under the hood on the same side and a burning plastic smell. The dealer said it was the abs module (which they changed for $950!!!) and that only fixed the abs light. No clue on the flashing brake idiot light and now they say the ac does not work at all. No refrigerant, so obviously a leak. It seems way too coincidental. I heard about an abs module recall back in '03 which could short circuit and cause an engine fire. I don't have any idea about the engine compartment geography and i've only had the car (bought used) for about a year and a half.it appears i am not the only person to have experienced this problem. See attached link: http://forums.newbeetle.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50457
I have a 2001 new beetle. I took ownership in july 2000. My complait is that i had my brake light and abs light come on and diabled my stopping ability of my vehicle. I had my car repaired replacing the electronic contol unit of my abs system. This cost me 1300.00 to repair. After researching online i found that this was a recall for my make and model car under the same manufaturer dates of sept 1999 through january 2001. The nhtsa campaign id number is #02v031000. My vehicles vin number was not included in the sequence of recalled vehicles. I am appauled that my car having the same exact problem with the same manufature date is not covered on the recall. I would like to have this investigated and demand an explanation as to why it is ok for me to risk my family's lives with something that was already identified as a major problem. Not to mention a big expense that should be covered by the manufacturer.
My abs dash indicator came on steady, the brake indicator on the dash started flashing and what sounded like the interior chime started sounding continuously. I pulled over into a parking lot and turned off the engine. A puff of smoke/steam came up from the passenger front wheelwell and there was a horrible hiss and whine coming from under the hood on the same side and a burning plastic smell. The dealer said it was the abs module (which they changed for $950!!!) and that only fixed the abs light. No clue on the flashing brake idiot light and now they say the ac does not work at all. No refrigerant, so obviously a leak. It seems way too coincidental. I heard about an abs module recall back in '03 which could short circuit and cause an engine fire. I don't have any idea about the engine compartment geography and i've only had the car (bought used) for about a year and a half.it appears i am not the only person to have experienced this problem. See attached link: http://forums.newbeetle.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50457
The brake pedal would go all the way to the floor.the pedal was hardand would not stop the vehicle at all.the dealership was aware of the problem.ts
Problems with brake equipment on 2001 beetle. *mr the consumer was concerned with the fact that the service dealer kept the vehicle for 17 days to fix thebrake problem. *scc
- the contact stated that on 07/10/06 a repair was done on his volkswagen bug in which the brake light switch was replaced.the contact stated that the steering wheel was locking while in park.the contact called the dealership and they told him to bring in vehicle for a brake switch replacement.
Problems with vehicle's brakes.*mrthe consumers had placed there vehicle in the shop for repairs it was approximately 11 days before returning. The consumer felled it was seriously a defective vehicle, either and accident would occur or in event breaking the lease. Please help in resolving matters.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the abs light illuminated without warning.the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the entire abs unit needed to be replaced.there was a nhtsa recall, #02v031000, regarding the antilock brakes.the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.the manufacturer was alerted. The consumer stated the repair shop stated that her car was covered for this type of repair however, the dealership stated the car was not covered. The consumer provided a copy of the recall letter. Updated 08/06/07
Consumer was traveling about 10mph on a side street at a traffic stop, and whenlight turned green, he appliedgas andsteering wheel column locked up. He couldn't turnsteering left or right. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.also,transmission leaks coolant,andwheels locked up.
The contact owns a 2001 volkswagen new beetle.the contact stated that the abs light illuminated.the dealer replaced the # 5 and # 9 fuses.the fuses blew the same day and the abs light illuminated again.the vehicle was driven back to the volkswagen dealer and the abs control unit was replaced.the failure occurred once more while on a road trip.the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the wiring harness was diagnosed as having melted wiring.the instrument cluster was replaced along with some wires.the contact referenced recall # 02v031000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock).the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage is 92,000 and failure mileage was 91,000.
When the anti lock brakes were applied, they locked up which caused extended stopping distance.
My 2001 glx beetle needs the abs control module replace which the dealer tells me will cost $900.my vehicle only has 39,000 miles.there is a safety recall on the 2001 glx beetle for the abs control module but it apparently only affects vehicles where the last four digits of the vin are 475001 or higher.my vehicle's vin is in the 457xxx range.i can't believe my problem is not related to the recall yet because my vin is to low, the manufacturer will not pay for the replacement.i would like to see volkswagen extend the recall to cover vehicles in my vin range.there is risk of fire if the unit is not replaced according to the recall notice so now i must incur a large expense to replace a part i believe was defective when i purchased the vehicle.
While driving 60 mph abs light appeared on the dashboard.then, consumer heard a popping noise coming from the brake pedal.consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection.
At 30,000 miles my beetle needed new rear brakes after damage occurred to the rotor.after observing them i decided to change the front brakes as well, the front brakes had plenty of pad left.is it not normal that the front wear more prematurely than the rear???
At 30,000 miles my beetle needed new rear brakes after damage occured to the rotor.after observing them i decided to change the front brakes as well, the front brakes had plenty of pad left.is it not normal that the front wear more prematurely than the rear???
Consumer stated that the brake pedal went down slowly when the brakes were applied on a hill. Also the brakes cause a jolting stop.
Vehicle is pulling to the left when braking.
2001 vw beetle, rear brake calipers locked closed causing excessive heat and dangerous conditions.vw manufacturer refuses to take responsibility for problem.i believe this is a manufacturer defect.all service and inspections done by vw dealer as required.
While applying the brakes the consumer heard a loud knocking noise from the rear.the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection and the mechanic determined that the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion.the rear brakes needed to be replaced along with the rotors.the front brake pads showed no sign of wear and the rear brake pads wore to the extent that the brake rotor was damaged beyond repair.the dash indicator light did not illuminate. *sc
While applying the brakes the consumer heard a loud knocking noise from the rear.the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection and the mechanic determined that the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion.the rear brakes needed to be replaced along with the rotors.the front brake pads showed no sign of wear and the rear brake pads wore to the extent that the brake rotor was damaged beyond repair.the dash indicator light did not illuminate. *sc
Consumer was traveling about 10mph on a side street at a traffic stop, and whenlight turned green, he appliedgas andsteering wheel column locked up. He couldn't turnsteering left or right. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.also,transmission leaks coolant,andwheels locked up.
I purchased a 2001 new beetle gls turbo with 42k miles on it in 2008 for my teenage daughter.i have had this car garaged, oil changed, and have only put 8k miles on it in the three years i've owned it.at my most recent oil change, i explained to the vw dealership of the transmission issue which they brushed off as being the way vw transmission's do in and that they are not smooth running transmissions. During this 8k miles, i have went through two new batteries until the dealership made me aware of the need for a new alternator.after getting the new alternator fixed this week at the tune of $500, the tech informed me the transmission needed replacing at a cost between $4k-$6k.i had been noticing when i stop and then accelerate again, the engine hesitates and then slings forward so fast the tires will bark.it's hesitation almost cost me a rear-end accident not long ago.thankfully, everyone was just shaken up a bit.i have also had to replace the cabin air filter when it disintegrated and started blowing filter in her face as she was driving.all these repairs in the 8k miles i've put on it.the car at this moment now has only 50k miles and sits in my garage as i am afraid for my teenage daughter to drive it because of it's unreliability and safety issues.also, the console has broken, the clear coat is pealing off the interior doors, handles and dash.please help us because there are alot of people that depend on the vw's and cannot afford new, safer cars.
Instrument panel malfunctioned. As a result, speedometer and fuel gauge read improperly. The cause has yet to be determined.
2001 brand new beetle started developing stains on the seat from day one.blue jeans and dark sweaters stain the interiors to that color everytime someone sits down in the car.the throttle body has gone out three times, costing me over countless dollars in repair fees and is now out for the fourth time.crown volkswagen in tyler, tx has repaired it each time, the longest repair lasting about four months.they've paid for the repair once, but do not provide me with a replacement rental vehicle, refuse to pick up the phone during the day or return phone calls, and has cost me tons of time and money traveling from dallas to tyler to check on the car and pick it up.once, i drove two hours from nacogdoches, tx to tyler, txon the scheduled pick up day, having tried to call before leaving town to make sure it was ready, only to find that they hadn't gotten to the car when i arrived.this happened twice during the same repair which lasted a couple of weeks.they have been uncooperative, and the car is horrible.the arm restbroke one day as i liftedit, it just fell apart in my hands, the interior covering on the doors and dashboard flakes off, the sunroof broke numerous times while driving over a railroad track to get to work everyday.it finally jammed the visor so that it no longer works.the seat moving mechanisms no longer work.the airbag is in constant malfunction, the check engine and eps lights are always on.i constantly have to pull my car over onto the side of the road because it loses power and i have to restart it to get it to work again, although it never has a lot of power.this particular issue has nearly caused several wrecks.i am incredibly lucky.the cruise control no longer works, and it takes about 200 dollars a month to fill it up with gas because the engine problems effect the fuel efficiency.
10/10/2002 while backing vehicle up scrapedwall. Only scratches on bumper.fully located behind bumper crushed . Concerned about design flaw & associated dangers.dt
The consumer has had to replace the transmission, bearings, axle, cooling system, seat tracks and bolts and window track in her 2001 volkswagen new beetle.the consumer also needed to replace the catalytic converter and the front axle. *sc
While driving home from work at about 12 am in the right hand lane on highway 217 in tigard oregon, just passed exit 4 my steering started pulling me to the right side of the road, towards the guard rail.(was traveling at approx. 55 mph)i tried to correct by pulling the steering wheel left, but the vehicle would not respond.i then hear a very loud snapping/breaking noise under my left foot and the next thing i know my car slides to the right hand side, into the guard rail.i then bounced off of the guard rail and the car continued sliding/spinning until coming to rest in the left hand lane.tigard police arrived at the scene and stated that it looked like the "suspension broke and the wheel fell off", causing the wreck.there was substantial damage to the front end (left side) and marks on the rear bumper.witness following behind me stated that they saw me driving in front of them and then all of a sudden the car started spinning, apparently for no reason since there was no impact.
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen beetle diesel. The vehicle will sway back and fourth and this was hard fast sways. This occurred a lot while driving. The dealership stated that the swayingwas caused by the failure of control arm: lower ball joints. The contacthad several close calls from this because it wasunsafe. The volkswagen manufacturer referred him to nhtsa. This hasoccurredfor at least two months. He took the vehicle tothe dealer to have the wheels aligned and this did not help the problem because it progressively was getting worse.it occurred at all speeds and progressively became worse the faster that the contact was traveling.
I am will reinecke and will be submitting this complaint on behalf of ms. Rossi.we have a 2001 volkswagen beetle with 15500 miles on it [the vehicle had 1220 miles on it when we bought it].we noticed a noise coming from the rear of the car that became increasingly worse.in as much as the car was out of warranty [12 months or 12000 miles], a friend and myself searched for the source of the noise that seemed to be coming from both sides, rear of the vehicle.we found the cause to be therear shock absorber mountings.inside these mountings is a fiber or neophrene gasket/grommet that was almost completely disindegraded in both mountings.when we removed each shock we discovered an orange dust/crumb like substance on the shaft.further investigation led us to what was left of these gaskets embodied within the mountings.i have the remains of these gaskets along with the crumb like residue in my possession and will gladly send it to you should you so desire.i contacted the volkswagen dealer as well as their customer care center and received no help at all with this problem.i feel as though it is an engineering flaw that something like this could occur on a vehicle with only 15500 miles on it that is mainly driven within a retirement community by a senior citizen.
Sudden loss of air pressure in tire(s) on 2001 new beetle with 17 inch aluminum wheels.caused by corrosion on the bead area of the rim.caused severe damage to tire, had to replace one expensive tire because of damage to sidewall.3 total occurrences on 2 different rims.tire dealer "cleaned up" the bead area and remounted the tire.luckily all failures either occurred at low speeds or noticed with car parked.could not reinflate tire as rim would not reseal without remounting.
While driving, right front tire experienced a blowout, the passenger side air bag then deployed, there was a scratch on the wheel, no specific tire information given, claim 53-c850-661.
My abs dash indicator came on steady, the brake indicator on the dash started flashing and what sounded like the interior chime started sounding continuously. I pulled over into a parking lot and turned off the engine. A puff of smoke/steam came up from the passenger front wheelwell and there was a horrible hiss and whine coming from under the hood on the same side and a burning plastic smell. The dealer said it was the abs module (which they changed for $950!!!) and that only fixed the abs light. No clue on the flashing brake idiot light and now they say the ac does not work at all. No refrigerant, so obviously a leak. It seems way too coincidental. I heard about an abs module recall back in '03 which could short circuit and cause an engine fire. I don't have any idea about the engine compartment geography and i've only had the car (bought used) for about a year and a half.it appears i am not the only person to have experienced this problem. See attached link: http://forums.newbeetle.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=50457
Coolant system can not be fixed. When driving, sometimes the coolant will be boiling. Sometimes the coolant level is low lead the coolant system light on. When add more coolant to the water tank, after several miles driving, the coolant level will be higher than normal. It runs well then the coolant system/overheating light will be on. Keep driving then the light will be off. Then it will be off. Mechanics tried to clean and replace the whole coolant system. But the overheating issue happened again and again. Then after they tried four times, i was told that i need to get rid of the car cause they cannot fix it. And they knew other people's vw new beetle(2000) has the same issue. Seems like not only my beetle bug's problem.
Car was illegally repossessed (i own the vehicle but used it as collateral in a small loan) november 29, 2016 while i was in another state. I then received a email from carfax that the odometer was changed and gave me the new mileage. I purchased the car in march of 2015 and the mileage was over 155,000 miles but now it reports 124, 685 miles which is not an error but intentional and obvious odometer fraud!i have attached several photos showing the dealership website's log of mileage when i bought it, the picture of my odometer as of october 2015 (when it was no longer able to drive due to oil leak from valve cover), and the email screenshot from carfax showing the odometer fraud. The new owners of the vehicle are peter landry of for financial in donaldsonville, louisiana 225 473 7652
Engine and transmission overheating just a terrible car. Wax material interior removes easily with nails children can eat it has crayola smell.should have been made of plastic or vinyl. This whole car should be recall.epc brake switch always on had it repaired 3 times engine light is always on. Bad electrical. Interior ac light is always off. In and out of mechanic.
I am the 2nd or 3rd third owner, and i should have checked this car out further, since whomever ('s) sold it to me didn't tell me a [xxx] thingwas wrong with the car. I am so disgusted about this incident of buying basically a lemon from dishonest creeps.i only drove it once before i handed over every hard earned penny i had saved over such a lengthy time due to the fact i am a struggling single mother.i don't get child support nor welfare, thank you!i paid all i had literally ever saved up ever in my whole life. (yes i am that poor to be quite frank) i paid $4500 for a 2001 vw new beetle.i have always only ever heard excellent things of vw's, there for i just pray and wish that vw would help!!!!!!!!!!!!now i am without transportation to get to and from work, as well as my children to and from school. I can't even drive to get groceries or anything!help!! why can't vw at least pay to have it fixed?i am just to poor.i am looking into a law suit. Dishonest vw, why can't you just be honest and fix your error and wrong doing? they sell these beetles knowingly to innocent trusting families, single moms, etc: etc;, and that alone i believe should be grounds enough for a hell of a law suit.they knowingly put women, children, and innocent people's lives in serious danger with no conscience what so ever.buying a vw is like playing russian roulette.for you, your children, your family, loved ones and friends.[xxx] even innocent by standers and passer byes.fix my beetle evil creeps. May god deal with you eventually either way amen!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Approximately one week ago i noted that when i put my 2001 beetle into drive, the transmission did not catch. As i pushed the gas peddle down, it was necessary to rev the engine and then it would finally catch. The problem has gotten worse over the course of the week and will go into the shop this week. The safety issue is that it is necessary to rev the engine to get it into gear. I have almost hit the car in front of me on 2 occasions, but was able to hit the brake in time. I now push the brake and accelerator at the same time to avoid this possibility. I have read of similar transmission problems on the new beetle and want to add my experience at a paltry 41,000 miles to the list. I have not had the problems described in other postings such as difficulty shifting from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd. I also have not had the car downshift or shift to neutral as others have described. The major reason for posting this is the two episodes of almost hitting the car in front of me when the transmission engaged.
Throttle body goes out (02-03-2009)cv axel goes out (03-31-2009brake lights go out (02-18-2010)cv axel goes out again (4-31-2010)alternator goes out (06-21-2010)ignition coils fail (09-13-2010)ignition coils fail again(01-21-2011)brake switch replaced again (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails (01-21-2011)air flow sensor fails again (07-26-2011)timing belt replaced (06-15-2011)thermostat replaced (06-15-2011)water pump replaced (06-15-2011)now having problems with throttle body/ throttle body sensor/ electrical issue. Dealer is not sure what the problems is and wants to throw money at it to see what the problems is. This car is just one problem after another after another.
Most of the engine was replaced during the beginning of january.on jan 22nd, traveling on a highway, engine lost power and was almost involved in a multi-car accident.i was in the middle lane and the power cut from 55 to about 10 miles an hour in the matter of seconds.other cars were swerving around me and i was finally able to pull off the road. Car was towed back to dealership and the throttle body was cleaned out.on jan 30th the same thing happened again, only this time i was not on a highway but a side street.car was towed away again andis in the dealership waiting for repairs.during this month not only was an engine replaced but it malfunctioned twice.it is dangerous to travel on any highway with this car.the engine malfunctioned twice in one week. I can not safely return to driving this car.i was almost killed once and was very lucky not to have been involved in a seriuos accident.the beetle has engine problems and very major ones.for a car that is 8 months old, this should not be happening.
Instrument panel malfunctioned. As a result, speedometer and fuel gauge read improperly. The cause has yet to be determined.
Vehicle experiences delays in acceleration almost causing several accidents.dealer #1, lasher volkswagon stated problem was with the brake light switch and replaced it.vehicle still expericenced delays in acceleration.dealer #2, roseville volkswagon stated problem is contained within the vehicles software and will take 1 to 3 months to correct.this vehicle is a major safety problem.
2001 brand new beetle started developing stains on the seat from day one.blue jeans and dark sweaters stain the interiors to that color everytime someone sits down in the car.the throttle body has gone out three times, costing me over countless dollars in repair fees and is now out for the fourth time.crown volkswagen in tyler, tx has repaired it each time, the longest repair lasting about four months.they've paid for the repair once, but do not provide me with a replacement rental vehicle, refuse to pick up the phone during the day or return phone calls, and has cost me tons of time and money traveling from dallas to tyler to check on the car and pick it up.once, i drove two hours from nacogdoches, tx to tyler, txon the scheduled pick up day, having tried to call before leaving town to make sure it was ready, only to find that they hadn't gotten to the car when i arrived.this happened twice during the same repair which lasted a couple of weeks.they have been uncooperative, and the car is horrible.the arm restbroke one day as i liftedit, it just fell apart in my hands, the interior covering on the doors and dashboard flakes off, the sunroof broke numerous times while driving over a railroad track to get to work everyday.it finally jammed the visor so that it no longer works.the seat moving mechanisms no longer work.the airbag is in constant malfunction, the check engine and eps lights are always on.i constantly have to pull my car over onto the side of the road because it loses power and i have to restart it to get it to work again, although it never has a lot of power.this particular issue has nearly caused several wrecks.i am incredibly lucky.the cruise control no longer works, and it takes about 200 dollars a month to fill it up with gas because the engine problems effect the fuel efficiency.
The consumer has had to replace the transmission, bearings, axle, cooling system, seat tracks and bolts and window track in her 2001 volkswagen new beetle.the consumer also needed to replace the catalytic converter and the front axle. *sc
Consumer states the rear window can not be cleared of rain, dew, fog or moisture that accumulates on the window when the vehicle is not in motion, even after the vehicle is in operation under city driving conditions, the rear window vision remains obscured, consumer has discussed the problem with the dealer and they suggested that a chemical be applied to the rear window that will facilitate removal of moisture from the window, but that solution is effective only after the vehicle is in motion, consumer requested that a wiper be installed for the rear window at his expense, but dealer refused to do so.*et
The back glass just exploded into a million pieces while it was in the garage overnight.
There is a major distortion in the center of the rear window. It makesfront end of othervehicles look like crumbled up. Front windshield atbottom has a major distortion which extendsvision 15 feet in front of vehicle.consumer will be contactng manufacturer.the defect in rear window was noticable only to taller persons according to the consumer.
I used the switch to lower the window ,heard a clunk,window fell all the way inside the door.this is a known problem for vw and they continuenot to remedy it.all window regulators are on backorder for 4 weeks so that tells you something.
Passenger window no longer functions. Falls into door. I heard a crack and then the window no longer worked.i took the car into the vw dealer for the recall on the window regulators. They determined that the window clips on my car were not broken so they refused to fix my window regulator. Stating that only the window clips are under warranty.i have two letters from vwofa stating there is" a limited warranty covering the repair of mechanical malfunctions of the front door window mechanisms in your car." after contacting vwofathey still say they will not fix my window since the window clips are not broken.the tech at the vw dealership reports that "the cables to the passenger front window regulator binding." so now i have my window held in place by three pieces of tape that the dealership put there to keep the window from falling into the door and they refuse to fix the window regulator.
Consumer states that driver side outside mirror is position to high. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
While driving home from work at about 12 am in the right hand lane on highway 217 in tigard oregon, just passed exit 4 my steering started pulling me to the right side of the road, towards the guard rail.(was traveling at approx. 55 mph)i tried to correct by pulling the steering wheel left, but the vehicle would not respond.i then hear a very loud snapping/breaking noise under my left foot and the next thing i know my car slides to the right hand side, into the guard rail.i then bounced off of the guard rail and the car continued sliding/spinning until coming to rest in the left hand lane.tigard police arrived at the scene and stated that it looked like the "suspension broke and the wheel fell off", causing the wreck.there was substantial damage to the front end (left side) and marks on the rear bumper.witness following behind me stated that they saw me driving in front of them and then all of a sudden the car started spinning, apparently for no reason since there was no impact.
Sudden loss of air pressure in tire(s) on 2001 new beetle with 17 inch aluminum wheels.caused by corrosion on the bead area of the rim.caused severe damage to tire, had to replace one expensive tire because of damage to sidewall.3 total occurrences on 2 different rims.tire dealer "cleaned up" the bead area and remounted the tire.luckily all failures either occurred at low speeds or noticed with car parked.could not reinflate tire as rim would not reseal without remounting.
2001 new beetle glproblem:during heavy snow fallsgreater than 6 inches, snow will accumulate on the inside of the wheels (steel application only, no comment on aluminum wheels).when this happens, the tires become unbalanced which causes the entire vehicle to shake with tremendous force.my latest experience was2/14/06.the vehicle shake was so bad i could not drive safely over 40 mph.the first time this happened i took my vehicle to the dealer.all he did was put the vehicle in a heated garage to melt the ice and snow.apparently this was happening to numerous new beetle owners. This situation will lead to a loss of control of the vehicle.thus a safety issue. Pls do something before someone is hurt.
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