Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Electrical Failure problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems |
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen beetle. While parked, the contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle had an electrical problem and an unknown part would need to be replaced. The contact also stated that the headlight bulbs had to be replaced approximately eight times in three years. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200.
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that the vehicle had an electrical system failure on the driver's side. On occasion, several attempts were needed in order to start the vehicle. It was brought to the dealer , north point Volkswagen, but they could not locate the cause of the failure. The contact also stated that the trunk fails to open properly. When the key or interior trunk release latch was used, the trunk opened, but then immediately closed. The dealer replaced the trunk actuator, struts, and locks, but the contact still continued to experience a failure with the trunk. Also, the contact stated that the radio activated while the vehicle's doors were ajar and the keywas not in the ignition. The dashboard would become hot as well. These failures would last approximately one hour. The current and failure mileage were 17,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that the vehicle had an electrical system failure on the driver's side. On occasion, several attempts were needed in order to start the vehicle. It was brought to the dealer , north point Volkswagen, but they could not locate the cause of the failure. The contact also stated that the trunk fails to open properly. When the key or interior trunk release latch was used, the trunk opened, but then immediately closed. The dealer replaced the trunk actuator, struts, and locks, but the contact still continued to experience a failure with the trunk. Also, the contact stated that the radio activated while the vehicle's doors were ajar and the keywas not in the ignition. The dashboard would become hot as well. These failures would last approximately one hour. The current and failure mileage were 17,000.