Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2005 New Beetle.
The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. The contact stated that he noticed a noise while driving 20 mph and the flywheel suddenly exploded and locked the vehicle, damaging the entire transmission. The vehicle towed to his residence. The vehicle had not been repaired. The flywheel and transmission needed to be replaced after a mechanic inspected it. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 148,000. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Attempted to stop in driveway, engine raced out of control, could not stop and hit utility trailer in yard, car came to stop because of collision, shifted into car still in garage being fixed.
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Turbo-charger problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems |