Four problems related to structure have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When consumer backed up into 6 inches of snow engine skid plate, which was attached by 3 bolts on either side to a plastic component, disconnected from vehicle. Dealership replaced bolts and replaced skid plate to vehicle. The shields under the vehicle were broken.
Low bottom chassis clearance caused damage to vehicle while going over curbs edges. Yh.
Volkswagen Beetle 1999. The consumer is not satisfied with mirrors on the left driver's side. They have too much of a blind spot for oncoming vehicles. Also, the post between the windshield and the left and right sides, before getting to the doors, are also giving the consumer trouble, as being a blind spot. The consumer pulled out onto the highway in front of oncoming traffic, and didn't see another vehicle because of the blind spots from the car.
Problems with vehicle's instrument panel and radio. The instrument panel had to be replaced twice. The radio operated on it's own and the windows rolled down on their own. The consumer was unable to use the power controls to. He wrote a letter to the vw dealership and has not received any response. The car was taken and auctioned off. The consumer was trying to find a way to make sure Volkswagen be held accountable. The consumer also stated the odometer rolled up approximately 9000 miles, the dealer ran a computer check but found nothing wrong with the vehicle.