Engine Cooling System problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2005

I own a new vw Beetle and the instrument cluster has been giving displays that come on and off concerning the abs system, air bag and engine. I had the car looked at and was told that there is corrosion of the terminal strip from the coolant tank that is causing the problem. I was further told that and given a field service technical bulletin that outlined the problem due to a design flaw. This can be a problem as the instrument panel is unreliable and the safety systems cannot be sure to be working. I contacted Volkswagen to no avail. I would like to know what recourse I have to have a design flaw corrected?.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2005

The consumer has had to replace the transmission, bearings, axle, cooling system, seat tracks and bolts and window track in her 2001 Volkswagen new Beetle. The consumer also needed to replace the catalytic converter and the front axle.




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