Table 1 shows four common visibility related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the power window (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer linkages (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Window problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Linkages problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems |
Passenger window no longer functions. Falls into door. I heard a crack and then the window no longer worked. I took the car into the vw dealer for the recall on the window regulators. They determined that the window clips on my car were not broken so they refused to fix my window regulator. Read details...
Windshield wiper linkage arm nut securing the bracket to the wiper motor nut has no locking mechanism to prevent the nut from loosening during wiper operation. This results in the nut working its way off the wiper motor and the wipers ceasing operation. Read details...
Windshield wiper fails to operate or operates randomly. The blade will stop in the middle of the window and go no further unless I physically push it down or turn the switch on the highest speed and then it may work so I can put it in the down position so it doesn't obstruct my view. Read details...