general problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Beetle

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact released the accelerator pedal and the vehicle resumed to normal. The contact also stated that the failure occurred for approximately eight months every day. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a transmission valve body failure and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised that the extended warranty was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

My 2006 vw Beetle only has 64,000 miles on it, has received regular maintenance, and the transmission went out. This mechanical breakdown is premature for the miles and care this car has.

Hard shifting from first to second, and second to third and when car downshifts thru 1-2 2-3 just had transmission fluid replaced by dealer. Just found out on line this problem has happened since 2003 till 2016 in Beetles.

Auto trans slips when shifting from 1-2 and 2-3 and it also makes car jump forward when it shifts into gear moving fwd. This is a safety problem vw has had since 2003but does not accept blame for problem at 87,000 had fluid changed and problem started it seems vw doesn't care just like airbag and diesel problems.

A well documented transmission problem under 100,000 miles there was a lawsuit that I was unaware of my transmission is now having this issue.

Transmission problems related to this model. Car hesitates when automatic transmission is shifting gears.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle speed decreased and failed to accelerate over 4 mph. In addition, the transmission and the eps warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Djr.

While driving the engine rpm's will go extremely high followed by a thump sound as if fthe car jumps back into gear. Vw of America issued extended warranty which expired in February 2014. It was determined that a valve in the transmission is bad so an extension was issued on the warranty but owners were not told of this and had to have car problems since there was no other to take the car in for any repair of the transmission. A recall notice should have been issued since numerous owners have had this issue which is costing thousands per car to correct.

I am including my complaint after reading all the complaints from other people who have unfortunately bought this car. This car has been a money pit and one issue after another. They are not safe cars. We got a total clear inspection from the vw dealer ( of course) and then there was some sort of oil leak, which we spent 2k fixing, then the drivers side window just decided to stop working and the entire window had to be duct taped up in the dead of winter until we could order a replacement , then the controller need to be replaced ($500) then the car started lurching non stop and now we are told it needs a new transmission. Seriosuly? vw needs to address the transmission issues in this car and they need to be recalled. They are a safety issue. We bought the car for $5500 and have about another 4k into it. I would never recommend this car to anyone. Please do something and make vw take a closer look at the lemons they are selling people. I will now have to scrap this car, because it's not safe. Especially the transmission issue. . . . . . How can it be ignored with so many people having the same exact issue with the transmission?.

Severe burned diesel fumes infiltrateing the cabin of the car while driving.

Transmission hard shifts between 2nd and 3rd. The gas pedal also fails to respond at certain times leading to hesitation during acceleration and also while driving at speed. We have been advised by the dealer that the transmission must be replaced, and that it is not covered under warranty. This transmission problem has been described by various owners and vw has yet to acknowledge that there is a design flaw with this type of transmission.

Vehicle is unsafe and a potential liability to drive due to a faulty transmission valve body. I am the second owner and purchased the certified vehicle through an authorized vw dealer. Vw failed to notify me of an available extended warranty of a recognized issue with the vehicle. I tried reaching out to vw but they refuse to offer any repairs and notified me on the letter that "it is our hope the previous owners pass the information to you". This is an unacceptable response and I am appalled by their decision. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Bght the car brand new. It started first by going from park to drive or reverse it would rev high and lurch forward and I would have to keep a heavy foot on the brake until rpm came back down. On the interstate, repeatedly,the car would hesitate while foot was on gas. I figured out to take foot of gas pedal and reapply and it would fix the deceleration issue. Next, my car would bang into 3rd gear so hard I thought I was rear ended. It would occur 15 minutes into driving it. Got a letter ,valve body recall,and I called vw,told me it was transmission and would cost 5600. I told them I researched these symptoms and clearly states valve body. 2 weeks of calling and waiting,dealership repaired valve body. Less than a year,3rd doing something funny took to transmission shop and stated 3 rd gear is bad and so is valve body. Called dealership bc its still under warranty tried to say I couldn't get a new one bc I didn't go to their mechanic. The transmission guy called the parts manager and stated its not the job that's warrantied but the part and after waiting 4 days, got a new valve body. I've also replaced headlights and tailighs 5 times,a window regulator,a battery every 2 years,and now a control door module that controls my topside mirrors,driver window and door locks is bad. I've had the ac and heat stop working when foot was off gas. Window coming apart from cartop; they clipped it bc it was under warranty. My door lock fell out under warrant. When does an investigation occur? I've written several news investigation shows and heard nothing. I have spent7000 dollars repairing this car and no one is listening to all these complaints out there. Help us get our money back and bf someone dies in this vehicle. I talked to the service manager he has no knowledge of any of these issues; its just my car! told him to look on the internet.

The automatic transmission shifts gears erratically. The transmission shifts cause erratic engine speed during shifts resulting in tires breaking traction and unpredictable acceleration. Driving in traffic is hazardous due to sudden or delayed gear shifts in the automatic transmission. Volkswagen America has extended the warranted period for the transmission valve body due to known defects in the transmission system. Failure in the transmission valve body produces erratic driving characteristics and poses a risk to persons and property.

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the transmission down-shifted independently, causing the vehicle to rapidly decelerate without warning. The contact stated that the failure had been experienced numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 96,000.

Vehicle rolls freely when put in park. Vehicle not stationary when gear shifter put in park. Vw say it is not wear and tear but a faulty mechanism. Crtical safety defect.

Car transmission dis-engages and then hard shifts between 2nd and 3rd gears as well as between 4th and 5th gears. The most dangerous incident involved my daughter starting through a signalized intersection, and when the transmission dis-engaged, she was almost rearended. I've taken the car to the dealership twice and were advised both times that the transmission needed replacement at a cost of ~$5,500. At the most recent trip to the mechanic, the car had approximately 80,000 miles. I received a service bulletin from vw dated Nov 2010 (a year ago) indicating that the valve body may be the problem. The mechanic advised me that my problem was not related to the valve body, but that the transmission needed replacement. They did not open the transmission to check the parts to make this determination, but merely ran a computer diagnostic check. The internet is full of similar complaints. I'm at a loss as to what to do, and fear other near miss accidents. According to the dealer's mechanics, the only remedy is to have the transmission replaced at considerable cost. I expect that the transmission would not irreparably malfunction with so few miles. Short of a class-action lawsuit, I see no relief or remedy.

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact was not the driver. The contact stated that the driver was driving 45 mph and attempted to accelerate to avoid a deer on the road. The vehicle did not respond and would not accelerate. There was a repid increase in the engine rpms, but the vehicle did not accelerate. As a result, the driver crashed into the deer. The driver did not sustain any injuries. The police were notified and a report was available. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, where they stated that they were unable to duplicate failure. The dealer stated that the failure related to the megatronic unit in the transmission. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was driven approximately thirty miles. The failure had since become more severe. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact was driving approximately 55 to 60 mph when the fly wheel disintegrated and caused the engine to lock without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that he needed to replace the fly wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 62,000.