NHTSA Complaint #11452921 — 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11452921
Vehicle	2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 18, 2021
Date Filed	February 19, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

my 2005 VW Beetle auotmatic has 96k miles. When taking off the car shudders hard on 1st and 2nd gear. It feels like the transmission is out to fall out of the car. It also stops moving forward at times. I have quit driving it due to fear of getting hit. I feel this is a very dangerous and could cause serious injuries to me and other drivers. Please help

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