2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Power Train Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
2 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
SUN ROOF AND NOISE WHEN I BACK UP
THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND KEYLESS IGNITION. THIS IS AN UNSAFE COMBINATION SHOULD THE CAR BE STALLED. WHEN THE START BUTTON IS PUSHED AND I HAVE FAILED TO GET THE CLUTCH PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM THE CAR WON'T START. NOW THE BUTTON MUST BE PUSHED ONCE TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF, ONCE MORE TO TURN THE IGNITION ON AND YET A THIRD TIME TO ENGAGE THE STARTER AND HOPEFULLY THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS FULLY ENGAGED. ALL OF THIS HAPPENING WHILE IN PANIC MODE AS YOU OBSERVE AUTOS COMING AT YOU. A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE A STARTER BUTTON SEPARATE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. FOR BACKGROUND I AM 60 YEARS OLD AND HAVE DRIVEN STANDARD SHIFT CARS MY ENTIRE LIFE AND HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED SUCH A PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE CLUTCH LOCKOUT FEATURE SHOULD BE DISABLED IN A VEHICLE WITH THIS COMBINATION OR A...
Other 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Problem Areas
Air Bags
15 complaints
Electrical System
10 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint