Engine Problems of Volkswagen New Beetle

Engine computer randomly detects fault in turbo system and reduces engine power to unsafe level. Then any traffic maneuver that requires acceleration, I. E. Merging onto a freeway, etc. , becomes extremely unsafe. Volkswagen service department had the car for three weeks and was unable to repair it.

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In August 2008 I went to have my oil changed at a Volkswagen dealer in kalamazoo, mi. They said that the aluminum oil pan plug had been overtightened and the pan was ruined. I was told that potentially the plug could have fallen out at any point in time, leaving me in a dangerous situation, either stranded somewhere but most likely causing a crash. They told me that the aluminum pans wear out and need to be replaced, but this car had only 35,000 miles on it at the time. Something like an oil pan shouldn't just "wear out" after that short a time. They also told me I was better off replacing the aluminum pan with the steel because the aluminum was susceptible to punctures from almost anything. The new Volkswagens are being manufactured with steel pans and Volkswagen should be willing to replace the old aluminum free of charge. The new pan cost me $293. 69.

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2002 Volkswagen beetle diesel turbo seals and/or bearing failure which resulted in oil filling the inner cooler and air tubes--this resulted in oil being taken into the intake and filling the cylinders--this led to hydro lock of the engine and cylinder damage--had the vehicle not just been started when incident occurred, this condition could have resulted in runaway engine rpm's and no way to shut the engine off, eventually leading to the engine blowing up and/or fire.

I purchased a used 2004 volkswagon convertible New Beetle turbo in April 2005 . I noticed the oil light kept coming on , so I set up an appointment to have it serviced. They indicated that there was sludge buildup, and stated that unless I had receipts on recent oil change, the warranty would not cover it. I was frustrated because I was paying on a fairly new Volkswagen, and coud not even drive it. They had quoted me a price of $5,000 to repair it .

My 2006 beetle convertible continues to howl with the a/c fan motor on. It actually sounds like a jet motor trying to land. The dealership says they are aware of the problem and they have had 3 others come in with the same complaint. In fact they said they replaced one customers car fan and it was even louder than before. They cannot tell me when they will have a solution but vw is "working on it". I have 9000 miles on my car. I live in texas. Does this qualify for the lemon law? this is now oct and no other attempts have been made to repair it. Has been going on at least since may.

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Oil light came on while driving. Stopped car immediately. Checked oil and it looked fine. Called Volkswagen , and was told to have car towed to dealership. Aaa towed vehicle to chapman scottsdale autoplex vw dealership service department 6601 east mc dowell st, scottsdale az 85257. 480-949-7600. Was told oil sending unit had an internal short, presure testing passed. No other problems with oil system was stated by Volkswagen service department. Sensor replaced. Oil/filter changed. Mileage 52197.

Vw New Beetle - in shop for 3 months out of 24 months owned. Engine trouble, window trouble, starter trouble and now clutch problems.

Texas lemon law/ texas deceptive trade practices act/ breach of warranty.

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I was driving down the expressway at about 55 mph, when my steering wheel locked up, and my car went up on the center divider. I could not steer my car off the divider, and the brakes weren't working as well either. I imagine what happened was that the engine stopped and my car powered off without warning (the car has a history of failed warning lights or warning lights going on for no reason, having the instrument panel replaced once, but not solving the problem). My car ended up spinning out across the road and slamming into a tree on the passenger side. If the timing was different by a split-second, I would have probably hit the tree with the driver's side, or slammed head-on into a light pole. My car was totaled and I split my head open and had to get stitches. I am very lucky to be alive. I have had nothing but problems with this car, and another one of it's stupid failures almost killed me.

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