Body problems of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Five problems related to body have been reported for the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2011

2003 new vw beetle convertible passenger side rear quarter window. Window fails to fully raise and will automatically open when it reaches 2/3 raised position. Faulty window regulator. A very expensive repair.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2010

2003 New Beetle Convertible, rear window separation from convertible top. Failure of adhesive. No repair can be made by the dealer, only solution is to replace the entire top! expensive repair!.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2009

Rear window will not open or close.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2009

The plastic window is separating from the cloth top of my convertible vw. Also, the headlights are constantly blowing bulbs and the sensor light of the passenger side airbag stays on. After fixing the light one time, the dealership mechanics said it was the seatbelt connector problem. They just want money, money , money and I am stuck with a Volkswagen that is not functional for daily use.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2008

2003 beetle convertible right side window will not roll up or down.


Other Structure related problems of the 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible



New Beetle Convertible Service Bulletins
New Beetle Convertible Safety Recalls