Trunk Lid Problems of Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 7 problems related to trunk lid (under the structure 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.

1 Trunk Lid problem of the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 05/15/2005

Dt : the key will not turn in the ingition. Had to wait up to 10 minutes in order to get the vehicle to start. Once it started it stayed locked/parked. It was intermittently. Contacted the deale, they could not duplicate the problem and could not t replace parts until they duplicate. This started on may 15, 2005. Also the trunk release will not unlock from the button that used inside the vehicle. Dealer could not duplicate this problem either.

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2 Trunk Lid problem of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 07/20/2000

The hatch will not open from the switch inside, but will always open with the remote when raining, the actuator/motor was replaced.

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3 Trunk Lid problem of the 2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 04/01/2000

Driver window not opening/closing automatically, driver door and trunk periodically fails to shut completely, left radio blown, rocker panels have dents due to no fault of driver, continuous deep scratches on exterior body of vehicle.

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4 Trunk Lid problem of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 09/13/1999

Pin for rear deck lid broken. Yh.

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5 Trunk Lid problem of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 09/18/1998

Rear trunk solenoid. Yh.

6 Trunk Lid problem of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Failure Date: 08/21/1998

Rear trim on trunk fell off.

7 Trunk Lid problem of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle

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.


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