10.0

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

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problem #2

Jun 092002

Beetle

  • miles
Remote fuel door release failure- 2nd occurrence. First occurrence about a year previous and was dealer repaired. Unable to fuel vehicle.

- N. Stonington, CT, USA

problem #1

Jan 242001

(reported on)

Beetle

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 35 mph vehicle began to stall, and shake, showed a sign of vehicle losing power.engine check light illuminated on the dash panel, and vehicle shut off. Dealer has been contacted. Engine also hesitates when accelerating from the start. Vehicle has had complaints regarding trunk and fuel release actuator cable. Steering rods came loose and had to be resecured and mounting bolt.. window motor failed.

- San Antonio, TX, USA