Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
At ~50k miles the front driver's side window regulator stopped working. Determined it was the cable starting to shed strands that would bind the motor. Replaced cables and trimmed out regulator which took me a weekend to complete the job. Now at ~63k miles the driver side rear window regulator is stuck half way closed and assuming it's the same issue with a poor designed cable system that routinely fails. Very annoying with cable systems not only used for the window regulators but for the retractable convertible top and door latches. Needs to be recalled immediately.
The windows on this model of vm Beetle is defective I researched it and found many complaints that are documented as an issue with the vehicle.
Three out of four windows will not work. This is a convertible.
Purchased car on this date. Would like to know if recalls on this model will affect my ownership, and what I can do to correct problem. This vehicle is new to me ,and would like to make sure I made a good choice. I welcome your response. Thank you.
Subj: safety issue I own a 2009 vw Beetle/2dr coupe. I have had to replace the lower shields twice. These shields, baffles and cover plates are quite expensive and add up to my greatest repair cost for this vehicle. As you know, they are not repairable. My most recent experience is what has prompted me to write you. I drove my car from my home in ozark, mo to dubuque, IA this past June. The entire trip is on good two lane or four lane highway. During the trip, after crossing a bridge, I noticed a terrible sound coming from the front of my car. It sounded like something was dragging. It was. The shield under the front of the car was dragging. The shield made of plastic was only attached together with small rubber clips. There was no way to replace the clips. There were no screws or any other attachment to the front of the car. This was a safety hazard. If the shield had completely dislodged I do not know what damage may have occurred to the bottom of my car, but I do know the driver behind me would have been faced with a rubber shield tossing down the road at him. The repair cost for this one incident was $357. 32. I have now paid a total of over $700 in the past two years for this one item on my car. This repair expense is enough money to convince me to buy a different car. I love the way the car handles, but a $700 repair bill in two years is too much to live with.
The drivers side window would not go back up went to dealer and was charged $700, four months later the drivers side passenger window is doing the same thing.