general problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Beetle

Regarding/related to claim 0484819107 69 complaints: 2003 Volkswagen jetta seats: front assembly: seat . . . I own a 2003 vw jetta 1. 8t with front heated seats. Drivers side seat caught fire due to a short in the seats heater 2 days ago on 12/13/2005 after the heater was on for less than 2 minutes. Burning a small hole trough the seat to the bottom area of my left side (buttock) I have come to find since this happened, my NHTSA has . . . Read more...

Constant electrical problems. Wires melting, battery needs to be replaced, warning lights go on then the car dies while driving, alarm system goes off when raining.

Car stalled out in the middle of traffic and the epc code appeared.

First I must ask myself why am I wasting my time again? you can write to NHTSA all you want and explain your complaint / defect but that's as far as it goes, they never respond and nothing gets repaired for free unless numerous accidents happen and people get hurt or worse yet die!.

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the fuse box was melted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, a few months later,here was smoke the contact noticed smoke and fire coming from the vehicle while it was parked. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Electrical fire in fusebox of 2003 Volkswagen Beetle disabled vehicle and melted fuse housing and cover.

When attempting to put car into reverse brake switch does not respond. This has happened numerous times. Driver side window goes back down by itself. Also car shifts real hard in second and third gear. Sounds like transmission will break.

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the vehicle fails to start in very cold weather. She notified a repair shop that came out and got the vehicle started. The contact took the vehicle to the Volkswagen dealer who could not diagnose the cause of failure. A few months later, the check engine light illuminated while driving 60 mph. The dealer was unable to find anything wrong with the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the nearest shop who stated that the vehicle had enough oil. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the computer board was changed. The current and failure mileages were 61,000.

From day one this car had transmission problems which were denied by the dealer on 5 visits, after I sold the car I received a recall from vw, now that I am looking at blogs they have apparently recalled this recall to suit them. Other complaints with this vehilce are window troubles, convertible roof troubles, electronic troubles, seatbelt troubles, airbag troubles. I can't believe anyone will allow this car to still be sold or on the road. It is a safety hazard on wheels.