10.0

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

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problem #2

Jul 152004

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 60 mph. The consumer smelled a strong chemical odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The smell caused the consumer to feel nauseous and made it impossible to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jul 072004

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed gas fumes leaked throughout the vehicle. Gas smell became overwhelming when vehicle was driven for a while. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, but did not find anything wrong with the vehicle.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA