4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,571 miles

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problem #2

Dec 162002

Beetle

  • miles
While driving at 55 mph the driver shift gears and the lever broke off in their hand. Vehicle has a manual transmission. The dealership indicated that the shifter and all related components had broke.

- Olney, MD, USA

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problem #1

Dec 162002

Beetle

  • Manual transmission
  • 59,142 miles
While driving in metropolitan Washington, D.C. beltway ("highway") traffic at evening rush hour, I was preparing to switch lanes and attempted to shift gears.... when my stick shift broke (one piece became two pieces). I was fortunate that no accident happened, I was further blessed that I was able to coast at highway speed (car went to neutral) until I was able to move from the middle lane to the slower right hand lane. At this point I continued on with flashers and was able to put the car in third gear, but the stick shift remained broken. I have asked approximately 50 people if they have ever heard of such a malfunction. None had! I feel uncomfortable dealing with only VW people concerning the acceptibility of this problem. I contacted usaa and they recommended that I get your group involved. Thank you

- Olney, MD, USA

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