Four problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2004 Volkswagen new beetle with less than 40,000 miles when the automatic transmission started slipping; now, with less than 60,000 miles, it is slipping constantly, resulting in increased driving danger. According to numerous websites, this appears to be an uncomfortably widespread problem for many owners of new beetles, 2003 - 2005. This will be an expensive fix, requiring a new transmission.
Transmission failure ----- I bought a 2004 beetle convertible, it is so cute and I thought it would be a lot of fun. When running cold the car was fine, after warming up, it started jerking and the transmission is slipping. By the way, why transmission is not one of the component in your site? I have to choose unknown/other instead.
1. Automatic transmission slips during acceleration. On DE-acceleration downshifting the transmission jerks. 2. It happens all the time and is very dangerous if trying to speed up to avoid an accident or pedestrian. 3. Currently obtaining estimate to repair vehicle. My vehicle has 80,000 miles and I noticed other owners with similar mileage have the same problem. Repair cost of $4,000 to $6,000.
2004 vw new beetle conv. 6 speed transmission. Transmission fails and slips causing erratic shifting after only 65000 miles. Vw suggests to replace entire transmission for $6500.