One problem related to transmission not go into gear has been reported for the 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2005 Volkswagen beetle convertible automatic has trouble going from first gear to second gear around 20mph. Jerks hard when changing gears and sometimes makes a loud noise and does not change gears. Which causes the car to stall at times. Other times it stays stuck between gears and I have to pull over and wait a few minutes before I can start driving again.