10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Nov 042002

(reported on)

Beetle

  • miles
Eighteen months after purchase, the vehicle would not start when consumer tried to turn it on. After the third time, consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Consumer was informed it was a computer malfunction.

- Falls Church , VA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 272000

Beetle

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing a problem with computer shutting down engine after replacing battery. Computer needed to be recoded. Consumer would like to know why this warning was not listed in owner's manual when this problem occurred. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 042000

Beetle

  • miles
ECM failed.

- Palmyra, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 081999

Beetle

  • miles
While driving at 55 mph there was a loss of power. Consumer has to reset the computer, and start the vehicle back up again. There was no prior warning that this would happen.

- Mechanicsville, MD, USA

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