Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (eight problems).
My 2003 New Beetle Convertible with a 2. 0 automatic transmission (code: ggz) has a bad transmission that needs to be replaced and I see many other people are having the same problem. I cannot afford $6,000 for a new transmission and $3,500 for used. Read details...
When this car shifts into third gear, it is very hard and violent with an awful lunge, making it difficult to keep the car in control. I am still driving it, but waiting for an accident to happen. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. When decelerating to approximately 5 mph, the vehicle would jerk before switching gears. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and after inspection the contact was advised that the transmission failed. Read details...