general problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle

The drivers window does not work. They are using inferior parts that are known to break. Also the transmission is slipping out of gear while driving and the trunk will not work using the remote.

The left rear driver side window will not raise or lower. I can hear the motor running and the regulator moving but no window movement. Vehicle was stationary when the problem began.

Rear right side window regulator malfunction.

1,2,3rd gear jerking shifting gears as well as on down shift. Have had checked is at transmission shop as I fill this out.

Our rear, driver's side window failed to roll up and we discovered it would be $1,200 to repair/replace the regulator. This is the second window to fail. We paid around $1,000 to have the rear, passenger regulator repaired two years ago. This time, after researching the problem online, we discovered there are hundreds of complaints about the same, recurring problem. Reading reviews on edmunds. Com, you'll find people saying they'd never buy a vw again, due to this and other recurring issues (e. G. Sensors going bad, transmission problems, convertible top leakage, etc. ). One individual posted a recall letter from 2002 on the newbeetle. Org forum saying vw would fix the front, driver's side window regulator and warranty it for 7 years. But, they obviously didn't solve the regulator issues, and have denied us a similar extended warranty. This model car is a maintenance nightmare, and vw won't admit their utter failure in producing this lemon and taking responsibility for the numerous mechanical problems. Apparently, they have chosen to practice caveat emptor to the financial detriment of their naive customers. This just isn't fair!.

Vw new Beetle tiptronic automatic transmission manufacturer/design defect: I experienced multiple close calls in the freeway while the car behind me almost hit me. I could not keep up with the traffic after slowing down in a congested freeway condition due to this transmission malfunction. This is a safety concern to all drivers, not just me. Although I was driving very carefully to avoid any accidents caused by this transmission malfunction problem; but not so for other drivers around me. This is a know potential safety-related defects caused by transmission malfunction. There is a class action (case # 11-cv-02243, in the us district court for the western district of arkansas). Although this was dismissed in arkansas, but the judge said "other CO-plaintiffs in the case could pursue claims in CA". To me, this means this design and/or manufacture defect of the automatic transmission is valid. It should be address immediately and I am asking NHTSA to make a swift judgement before it cause any life or major safety issue.

The dashboard and instrument panel are melting away.

While driving on a city street at 45 mph particles from the a/c vents starting coming out and flew into my eye. Distracted I almost hit the vehicle that stopped in front of me. I ended up using a water bottle to flush my eyes out to stop the irritation. The particles are black and disintegrate into dust or powder upon contact. I have search the internet in reference to this issue and found out that several incidents are occurring. The dealership explained the issue and how expensive a repair it would be. Their solution is to keep blowing out the ducts with compressed air until the heat shield is gone. What is the purpose of the heat shield if its not necessary? the part number I was given is 1j1820007 housing with evaporator. I just spoke with vw consumer department and was told that no recalls or safety advisory has been issued. This can and is a serious problem both from a safety stand point and car manufacture responsibility to the consumer.

Driver's side rear window won't roll up entirely. Sounds like the motor still works, but when it wouldn't roll up, there was a loud popping noise, like glass breaking. Have seen this be an issue on multiple forums. Is there anything like a recall?.

Upon increasing speed vehicle shifts extremely hard especially in low gears. A decrease in speed also results in extremely hard downshifting. Sometimes car will not shift. Upon slowing down at same red light two days in a row car appears to drop into first gear, but then begins to try to roll back upon releasing the break. This particular light is on a hill with 3 lanes of traffic. I had to switch the car off, shift into park, and then crank the car again for it to catch first to be able to move forward. I called vw dealerships with no return call. Finally got a svc mgr. Could not tell me anything. Gave me an 800 phone # to call. I was told the extended warranty had run out in Nov of 2012 even though my car was still under the 100,000 miles. I was also informed that I should have called that number when I bought the car to "register" it in my name with vw. I received no information at purchase, and with this being my 8th vehicle it was the first I was told I had to call the maker to register it with. I am scared when I have to drive my car to work every day.

The problem is with all vw Beetles in this time frame. The hvac doors have a foam around them that breaks down and falling into the duct work of the vehicle. When you are driving the vehicle with defrost or ac on these little pieces fly out of ducts into your eyes. If you have glasses it is a little better till the pieces hit you because you turned your head. I have pictures if needed. Of course vw states there is know product they heard about.