4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,210 miles

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problem #2

Feb 122002

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 50,421 miles
Consumer statedthe design of the battery cable assembly could possibly start a fire under the vehicle's hood. The battery cable was situated on top of the battery along with the fuse box. This resulted in the cable being "eaten" through and drained the battery. Consumer had to replace battery, cable twice and fuse box once.

- Castaic, CA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 052001

Beetle

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Battery cable has burned out twice since date of purchase. Dealer has been contacted. Rear hatch intermittently will not open with the remote due to it being out of adjustment, the left window switch is loose. Nlm

- Rochester, MI, USA

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