Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible owners have reported 13 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine cooling system (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Broken engine mount bolt without any type of impact; broke after accelerating on a traffic light. Engine mount was replaced. Read details...
I have a 2004 Volkswagen beetle purchased in 2008. I'm putting in this complaint along with thousand of other vw beetle owners. The problem is the 5 speed transmission. It jerks real hard when down shifting and then again when coming to a complete stop. Read details...
Replace all ignition coils Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen beetle convertible. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle, unknown fumes would enter the vehicle and cause her to become ill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and they are unable to duplicate the failure. Read details...
Vehicle is seven years old with 59,100 miles and already needs a new transmission due to incorrect gear ratio fault 17114, and po330. Also, needs a catalytic converter, has air leak from brake booster vacuum pipe. Read details...