Table 1 shows ten common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the water pump (two problems).
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact states that while driving at slow rate of speed, the contact smelled burning rubber and the vehicle's radio ceased to work. As she proceeded driving, several vehicle warning lights began flashing. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, fluid was leaking from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking and an unknown hose needed to be replaced. Read details...
When driving the car shuts off in traffic in town and on the highway. 2 times no check engine light came on. One time light came on. Mechanic is not sure why. I have read several similar occurances online by other owners. Sounds like a risk for fatality to me. Read details...