2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Fuelpropulsion System Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
2 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints
I RECEIVED A COUPON IN THE MAIL FROM MIDAS FOR $19.95 OIL CHANGE WITH COUPON.THE COUPON SPECIFIED TO BRING COUPON WITH ME TO A MIDAS MECHANIC SHOP TO GET THE $19.95 OIL CHANGE.I WENT TO MIDAS AT 4480 S BABCOCK STREET, MELBOURNE FLORIDA AND I PRESENTED THE COUPON. THE MANAGER ASKED ME DID YOU BRING YOUR OWN SYNTHETIC OIL LIKE YOU USE TO, I RESPONDED NO I HAVE A COUPON.HE PRINTED THE RECEIPT FOR $19.95, AND I SIGNED. I USE TO BUY MY OWN SYNTHETIC OIL AND MIDAS CHARGED ME $19.95 FOR OIL CHANGE AT SAME RATE THEY CHARGE FOR REGULAR OIL CHANGE.MIDAS ALWAYS ADVERTISED OUTSIDE THEIR SHOP AN OIL CHANGE FOR $19.95. THIS PRICE IS WITHOUT A COUPON. AS THE MECHANIC DROVE MY CAR INTO THE SHOP FOR OIL CHANGE, I REMINDED THE MECHANIC MY CAR TAKES ONLY SYNTHETIC OIL. HE TOLD THE MANAGER/OWNER AND CAME BACK TO TELL...
I BOUGHT MY 2003 VW BEETLE A FEW MONTHS AGO FROM A PRIVATE SELLER. IN THE PAST WEEK, THE SHIFTING HAS GOTTEN REALLY DIFFICULT AND IT VERY OFTEN WILL NOT ACCELERATE EASILY. MY HUSBAND DROVE THE CAR AND REPORTED HAVING NO PROBLEMS, SO HE DIDN'T BELIEVE ME. YESTERDAY, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND COULDN'T GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE PAST 50 MPH. IT WAS ESPECIALLY SCARY WHEN I TRIED TO CROSS THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE AT ALL. THAT COULD HAVE BEEN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. AFTER CROSSING THE HIGHWAY, I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH. I PARKED THE CAR AT A RELATIVES HOME AND HAD HER DRIVE ME HOME AS I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AGAIN. I STARTED DOING RESEARCH AND WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE FACING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT NEEDS...
Other 2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
80 complaints
Power Train
52 complaints
Air Bags
44 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
33 complaints
Electrical System
32 complaints
Visibility
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Seat Belts
10 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
9 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Structurebody
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint