Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible owners have reported 166 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (85 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My 2003 New Beetle Convertible with a 2. 0 automatic transmission (code: ggz) has a bad transmission that needs to be replaced and I see many other people are having the same problem. I cannot afford $6,000 for a new transmission and $3,500 for used. Read details...
When this car shifts into third gear, it is very hard and violent with an awful lunge, making it difficult to keep the car in control. I am still driving it, but waiting for an accident to happen. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. When decelerating to approximately 5 mph, the vehicle would jerk before switching gears. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and after inspection the contact was advised that the transmission failed. Read details...
I couldn't wait for the New Beetle Convertible to come out. I bought it brand new from the dealership. Now, after only 60,000 miles, I am told I need a new transmission. The car is completely unsafe to drive--it will get stuck in first gear, it will kick between gears one and two, and it will jolt Read details...
2005 Volkswagen beetle transmission slipping - less than 85,000 miles. At approximately 60k miles I noticed a jerking when I would slow. The jerking would occur while the car was slowing between 3rd and 2nd gear. Read details...