Instrument Panel Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

2006 Volkswagen Beetle. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership and electronic stabilization program failure. The consumer stated a red and blue light illuminated on the dash while driving. The vehicle then broke down, and had to be towed to a local garage. According to the manual, the red and blue light meant there was a problem with the electronic stabilization program or anti-slip regulation. When the consumer went to pick up the vehicle, she was informed the oil pan and gasket and shocks were leaking and worn as well as the ball joints.

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The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, he turned off the air conditioner and noticed smoke coming from the instrument panel. The contact was able to park and exit the vehicle, when the vehicle burst into flames. The fire was able to be extinguished and the vehicle was towed from the scene. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 107,000.

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Cpsc#i1220269a. 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Consumer stated that when the driver can not read the speed or fuel gauges that it is a safety issue. . The consumer stated the problem was with the back lit marks and numerals on the dash cluster for the gas, tachometer and speedometer. The consumer stated they would not come on unless he turned the head light switch on or, if he were driving directly into the sun. The consumer stated 90% of the time, he was unable to read the gauges.

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The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator remains illuminated on the instrument panel. A diagnostic was performed, which produced "error code 5". A mechanic repaired the vehicle and reset the computer; however, the indicator continues to illuminate. The current and failure mileages were 126,000. Updated 02/24/09. Updated 02/26/09.

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Since the purchase of my vehicle 2001 vw Beetle, I have had a continuous beeping and illumination of various crazy lights in my dashboard. I have continually taken my car to vw, at the rate of $350+ each time, I am at my wits end. . . These electrical issues cannot be found or fixed by a vw rep, and are a danger to myself, my passengers, and surrounding cars. I have contacted vw America, and have been treated like I was bothering them. I had one shop in springfield, mo fix the constant mind boggling beep that I've had to listen to for years now. . . This repair of the beep lasted the longest of all. . . (1year). . . But the only way to fix it made the brake light illuminate continually, so that I never could tell if I had brake issues or not. Then when my vehicle needed to have a smog test for registration back in CA. . . The vw shop in CA said they would not smog the vehicle unless of course I paid another $350 to fix the brake light, and while they fixed it, they brought back the beep and the various other dashboard illuminations. . . I am sick of this company (vw America). . . I am disappointed in their service, and lack of consumer welfare. I request that you have them replenish our drained savings accounts and return all monies spent on these types of flaws. We as consumers thought we were getting a good little gas saving car. . . It's a nightmare!!! there are 110 complaints so far. . . On this site. . . How many does it take for us all to get our money back, and the repair moneys as well. I'm willing to try a class action suit at this point. . . Read more...

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The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact noticed that the air bag sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. The light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was due to a loose electrical connector for the driver's side air bag. The recall repair was performed incorrectly. On three separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the same failure, but with no resolutions. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved with the air bag deployment. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 45,000.

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Problems with vehicle's instrument panel and radio. The instrument panel had to be replaced twice. The radio operated on it's own and the windows rolled down on their own. The consumer was unable to use the power controls to. He wrote a letter to the vw dealership and has not received any response. The car was taken and auctioned off. The consumer was trying to find a way to make sure Volkswagen be held accountable. The consumer also stated the odometer rolled up approximately 9000 miles, the dealer ran a computer check but found nothing wrong with the vehicle.