Visibility Problems of Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible owners have reported 96 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power window (59 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible


Recently reported Visibility problems of Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible

The Power Window problem

I have had the regulator replaced in my rear driver's side window and my front and rear passenger side windows. It seems that there might be a manufacturer defect with the regulators/windows. Thank you.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

Rear quarter windows on New Beetle Convertible (nbc): failure to properly raise/lower, grinding noise from inside panel behind speakers, disassembly found broken cable retainer component, component made of cheap plastic, known problem among nbc owners, $600+ repair for each side, simple correction   Read details...

The Window Regulator Failed problem

Window regulator failed. This is the 3rd of 4 window regulators to fail. Rear passenger window failed to ascend leaving cabin open to weather. Potential for accident increased as driver was forced to divide attention between failed window and driving tasks at near highway speeds.   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

About 6 months ago my driver side window front window shattered as I was driving in my 2004 vw beetle convertible. Luckily I only received a few small puncture wounds from the glass falling on me. A few weeks ago my rear window quit working.   Read details...

The Rear Window Wiper Washer problem

2004 vw beetle convertible with less that 30k miles. Has 2 broken rear window motors with an estimated cost of $1700. 00 to fix! motors blew within a month of each other.   Read details...




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