2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Structurebody Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
4 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 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 Structurebody Complaints
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
I OWN A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE REAR WINDOW ADHESIVE ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BECAME SEPARATED THIS FAILURE CAUSED THE GLASS TO SEPARATE AND THE WINDOW TO SEPARATE FROM THE TOP AND ALMOST FLEW OUT IN TRAFFIC AND COULD CAUSED A ACCIDENT AT THIS TIME THE CAR IS PARKED DUE TO THE SAFETY CONCERN. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE GLASS MAY FLY OUT WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE HAD CONVERSATION THROUGH EMAIL WITH VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY ARE NOT CONCERNED, THE ONLY RESPONSE IS IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY,. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. AGAIN IF I WOULD HAVE NOT PULLED OVER WHEN I DID THE WINDOW WOULD HAVE FLOWN OUT AND CAUSED A ACCIDENT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW ADHESIVE ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BECAME SEPARATED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE GLASS TO SEPARATE AND THE ROOF FABRIC TO HANG. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE GLASS MAY FRACTURE WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 08V036000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,520 AND THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,600. UPDATED 03/31/14*LJ *TR
REAR SUSPENSION MAKES SQUEAKING NOISE. TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR ON AFTER 2 HOURS OF DRIVING. HEAD LIGHTS TOO WEAK BULB FOR FRONT OR REAR OR REVERSE ALWAYS NEEDS REPLACEMENT INSIDE HAND REST TOO WEAK DESIGN ALWAYS BREAK. VW SERVICE STATION TOO EXPENSIVE AND WANTS MONEY ONLY. 2)FIX IT YOURSELF. KEEP DOING IT TILL I CANNOT SELL IT. 3) FIX IT YOUR SELF. YES WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE MANUAL SO I CAN DO IT PROFESSIONAL MYSELF. 4)IN LITTLE ROCK THE NORTH POINT SERVICE STATION IS THE WORST VW STATION.THEY ONLY WANT MONEY EVEN TO FIX OR IN INSPECT OR FIND OUT WHAT IS AT FAULT. BUYING VW MEANS DO THE REPAIRING YOURSELF. PARTS TOO EXPENSIVE. *TR
Other 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Problem Areas
Electrical System
19 complaints
Exterior Lighting
14 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint