2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Structure Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
3 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
THE BACK WINDSHIELD HAS POPPED AWAY FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. *TR
PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION, GEAR STUCK IN LOW. *TR
VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE '04 (APPROX. 80K MILES) - SLIPPING AND BANGING TRANSMISSION. SLAMS AND BANGS HARD WITH EACH DOWNSHIFT (AUTOMATIC) AFTER ABOUT 15 MILES OR DRIVING. SLIPS OR WILL NOT MOVE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SLAMMING AND BANGING BEGINS. CANNOT DRIVE CAR IN TRAFFIC FOR FEAR OR BEING REAR ENDED OR BROADSIDED, THEREFORE, CANNOT SAFELY OR DEPENDABLY DRIVE THE CAR. EXPECTED THOUSANDS TO REPAIR IF A MECHANIC WHO UNDERSTANDS THE PROBLEM CAN BE FOUND. MANY OF THE KNOW ISSUES WITH CAR HAVE ALSO OCCURRED; BROKEN PLASTIC WATER PUMP, REAR WINDOW SEAL BROKEN, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN, PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LIGHT MALFUNCTION, HEADLIGHTS UNEVEN BRIGHTNESS, SHORT IN DASH, HEATED SEAT TOO HOT TO USE (FEAR OF FIRE) AND INCREDIBLE DOOR RATTLES. *TR
Other 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
101 complaints
Power Train
52 complaints
Air Bags
49 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
43 complaints
Electrical System
40 complaints
Visibility
18 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
16 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Seat Belts
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint