Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems | |
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems |
Rear quarter windows on New Beetle Convertible (nbc): failure to properly raise/lower, grinding noise from inside panel behind speakers, disassembly found broken cable retainer component, component made of cheap plastic, known problem among nbc owners, $600+ repair for each side, simple correction Read details...
* hard gear shifting - led to a complete inability to shift or break - luckily I was able to "roll" off to the side of the road before being hit. Additionally I have experience the sudden lurching on about 5 occasions. * the car also loves to roll even on flat ground. Read details...
My daughter drives a 2005 Volkswagen convertible. It has numerous safety issues: 1. The tail lights cease working although the bulbs are good. The bulb contacts are inadequate for both tail lights. This has occurred four times on her car in the past three years. 2. Read details...