Engine Shut Off Without Warning Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the engine shuts off when the brakes are applied. The failure began on October 8, 2008 and occurs intermittently. The engine indicator illuminated only once prior to the failure. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times and they cleaned the carburetor, checked the fuel line, and power flushed the coolant; however, the failure still persists. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because the diagnostic could not produce a failure code. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that they have not received any complaints concerning the failure. The failure mileage was 900 and current mileage was 54,500. Updated 01/08/09. The consumer stated Volvo fixed the problem and no further assistance is needed. Updated 01/12/09.

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While driving at 35 mph engine fell out. As a result, the vehicle shut off.

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I have a 2000 vw Beetle. I bought the car used a little more than two years ago. Within a few months of buying the car I started having engine/electrical problems. I took it in. . . . . . . . Several times, same problem. As I am driving the car it just dies. I can be going 60 mph on the highway or 1 mph pulling to or away from a stop sign. With no warning the car cuts off. It always starts back up, but it will continually die. I lose all power to the car including steering. This is a serious concern and has been for two years and approximately ten times in the vw shop. The car definitely has a problem that no one can seem to fix. I have or my warranty company has repeatedly paid for the same and then some repairs to the vehicle. Some parts (the same part) were replaced within four months of each other. Mostly the shop determines it is the O2 sensors throughout the car (apparently you have several different O2 sensors) or something to do with the turbo (which has also been replaced once or twice now). Those things have been repaired. Some more than once. The car still dies. It gives no warning it just shuts off. Losing power at 70 mph on a crowded interstate can shake one up. I have contacted the dealer, the manufacturer, and everyone in between. No one seems to care or want to help me. Someone please help this car is a death trap!.

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Vehicle will start off okay, but then it would die/stall. Problem was intremittent. It shut off for about10 seconds or more. Dealer replaced relay, however vehicle has stalled 4 more times, possible engine problems.

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While driving at 35 mph vehicle began to stall, and shake, showed a sign of vehicle losing power. Engine check light illuminated on the dash panel, and vehicle shut off. Dealer has been contacted. Engine also hesitates when accelerating from the start. Vehicle has had complaints regarding trunk and fuel release actuator cable. Steering rods came loose and had to be resecured and mounting bolt. . Window motor failed.