Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible owners have reported 2 problems related to roof and pillar (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Convertible roof does not work properly. It does not go completely up or down. The vehicle can not be driven because of the location of the roof. It is unsafe to drive the vehicle with the roof in any position other than completely up or down. The roof blocks the field of view and therefore makes it unsafe to drive. Additionally the wind catches on the roof and causes the vehicle to have control issues. The car has been repaired many times each year at the dealership.
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The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. After examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear
window was separating from the roof. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the roof would need to be replaced. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the roof would not properly close. The vehicle had not yet been serviced at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. Updated 06/06/11.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Roof And Pillar problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Hood Hinge problems |