NHTSA Complaint #11233531 — 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11233531
Vehicle	2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 2, 2016
Date Filed	July 20, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

THE HOOD DOESN'T FIT. ENGINE PUT TOGETHER TAPE. AIR CONDITION SYSTEM TAPED TOGETHER. AND AND CONSOLE LIGHTS ON. WON'T HOLD CHARGE. TOP MADE OF PLASTER BOARD. MINIATURE BATTERY WAS INSTALLED. NEEDED JUMP IF STOPPED REAR BREAKS NEEDED WHOLE REPLACED. NEEDS RADIATOR. INTERIOR HANDLES FELL OFF. KEY IS NOT MADE FOR THIS CAR. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME TO JUNK IT

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