Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |
Airbag light came on (has gone off and on for over a year); local mechanic unable to determine problem. 11. 09. 2005 took it to vw in brunswick, maine. Mechanic thinks there is a resistance issue and recommended replacement. He thinks it is a malfunction. The cost is over $500! I spoke to two CO-workers with different model vw's and had the same issue. Problem not resolved. Why should I pay for something that a mechanic thinks is wrong and others have to continuously pay for? if it is a defect then vw should be paying for it! my airbags have never deployed before. My car will not pass inspection with this light on.
While driving on an icy road at 20 mph my car skidded of the road and hit a tree head on. The car will be most likely totaled, and I received injuries to my leg, back, shoulder and neck. Although my car is equipped with both front and side air bags, not one of them deployed. I mentioned the car received massive damage, yet the air bag system did nothing to lessen my injuries because they didn't work as I hoped. I purchased my vw beetle with the safety features in mind, but I now have learned that numerous complaints about the non deployment of air bags is common. I feel fortunate that my injuries were not life threatening, yet feel cheated that my vehilcle's safety features did not work when I needed them most. Dt.
At various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. Dealer has repaired electrical system, and fuel tank. But, problem still exists vehicle experiences oil leaks. Air bag light is on, dealer secured loose connector clear codes. Passenger seat would not move up or down. Trunk very hard to close, dealer adjusted upper and lower trunk lock assembly.