Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 3 problems related to automatic transmission gear indicator (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Beetle based on all problems reported for the Beetle.
The transmission slips in and out of gear. The lights on the dash indicating prnd2 all have brackets around them and don't indicate what gear the car is in. It feels like we hit a road hazard every time the transmission does change gears, the dealer told us this is normal, but it is getting worse and after looking through online forums, this is a common issue with this vehicle.
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The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the prndl warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact turned the vehicle off and once restarted, the warning light was off. The contact also mentioned that while driving 60 mph the vehicle independently shifted into neutral with the flashing prndl light. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the machatronic speed sensor had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The current mileage was 55,000.
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The plate covering the gear shift knob came off.
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all problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
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