One problem related to engine and engine cooling has been reported for the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2006 New Beetle.
2006 New Beetle convertible, 5 speed transmission, purchased new by myself as sole owner. Driving down road on 12/4/11 late at night suddenly could not shift gears; car would not go into any gear, causing me to have to coast in neutral through dangerous intersection in a major urban city. Car was disabled and had to be towed to shop. "transmission failure" diagnosed at only 31,800 miles? (damaged transmission parts discovered - but vw denies any responsibility). This problem appears to be widespread in beetles, has been reported by many owners on public internet message boards, and sooner or later someone is going to be killed in an accident as a result. Personally I was lucky no one was behind me or approaching at a norrnal speed head on; had that been the case I would clearly have been in a major accident.
| Engine Funny Noise problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Cooling Fan problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine problems |