Warning Light On problems of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

Three problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2004 New Beetle.

1 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2008

Dealer performed recall on crash test sensors on 2004 New Beetle tdi, on the way home airbag warning light comes on, vw wants us to pay over $1000. 00 to repair.

2 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2008

Illumination of air bag warning light was repaired under factory warranty. Came on again 1 week later and a crash sensor was replaced, again under factory warranty. Came on again about 3 weeks later and was charged due to expiration of factory warranty even though it has been an ongoing issue with this manufacturer.

3 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2006

I purchased a used 2004 vw New Beetle convertible from Toyota of orange, orange, CA this year, January, 2006. Within a week of the purchase, the airbag warning came on. I talked to the sales manager, bill about this in person. . . (concerned that the safety check was not thorough), and he was not the least bit concerned and told me that since the mileage was only about 25,000 that it was covered under warranty. I took it to mckenna vw in huntington beach, CA for the repair/replacement of sensor. The light was off when I picked it up but then came on again only one month later. This time I took it to fladeboe vw, irvine CA. A part had to be ordered for another sensor, so I returned after the part was in and had it placed mid-March, 2006. It is now April 2006 and the airbag warning light is on for the 3rd time since the car was purchased 3 months ago!! help!!.


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