Table 1 shows three common equipment related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems | |
| Adaptive Equipment problems |
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...
Rear window went up and then down by itself. . . Then a cracking noise ensued and now window is stuck open. Hundreds if not thousands of Beetle convertibles have had this problem, which is due primarily to poor engineering. Vw makes $500-600 for every repair Read details...
The windows on the driver side will not roll up. They have been repaired on the passenger side. This leads me to believe that this is a volkswagon problem. I have not repaired the window side as of this date. If there is a recall, please advise. I need this fixed as soon as possible. Read details...