Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems |
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk while shifting from second to third gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the valve body was repaired. The failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. Sm.
Car has difficulty shifting between 2nd and 3rd gears and surges when it finally shifts. Multiple dealer visits in June 2011 and October 2011 indicate it was not the transmission. Local mechanic thought maybe computer issue. Reset of computer did not fix. Review of internet complaints indicates similar issues for hundreds of other 2006 new beetle owners with a variety of fixes suggested, tried and failed. No recalls listed despite large number of complaints.