40 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 04 vw beetle conv. The transmission is acting up. It shifts late & bangs into gear or doesn't shift at all. The dealer say the trans needs to be replaced @ a cost of 6k. I brought it to a transmission shop & they can not fix the problem after having the veh for over 2 months. In reading the web pages I find many others with this veh having the same problem, with low & higher mileage. Vw knows there is a problem, but will not address it. I ended up having the trans rebuilt, but its still doing the same thing, no change. The trans shop is baffled.
I have a 2004 Volkswagen beetle purchased in 2008. I'm putting in this complaint along with thousand of other vw beetle owners. The problem is the 5 speed transmission. It jerks real hard when down shifting and then again when coming to a complete stop. Now it's to the point where it won't pull at all. I have tried to call vw of America to see if there were any recalls on this problem but no will return my calls so I went on edmunds. Com and realized there are many people with the same problem with the car and vw. I also called vw credit who I still owe for this car they told me they couldn't do anything about this, and to call vw of America. My question is what am I to do with a vehicle that I can't drive and I owe $9,000 on. That has a transmission that they are telling me I going to cost $6,000 to replace. Please! is there anyone who can help my situation ? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vw beetle convertible '04 (approx. 80k miles) - slipping and banging transmission. Slams and bangs hard with each downshift (automatic) after about 15 miles or driving. Slips or will not move when accelerating after slamming and banging begins. Cannot drive car in traffic for fear or being rear ended or broadsided, therefore, cannot safely or dependably drive the car. Expected thousands to repair if a mechanic who understands the problem can be found. Many of the know issues with car have also occurred; broken plastic water pump, rear window seal broken, passenger side window will not go all the way down, passenger side seat belt light malfunction, headlights uneven brightness, short in dash, heated seat too hot to use (fear of fire) and incredible door rattles.
Drive train on 2004 vw New Beetle Convertible, vehicle will not down shift when stopped unless vehicle is turned off, then when put in gear jumps forward. Sealed transmission, dealer said it happens a lot but vw of America will do nothing to fix.
2004 new beetle conv turbo . Always in shop. Always had problems. In the shop more than at home. Elec issues,windows not working, air bag lights flashing, top staying down wont go up one repair after another. Now the transmission is gone. What a piece of [xxx]. Just hope some one reads this and talks their daughter or wife out of making a 20,000 dollar mistake. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).