The contact owned a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. While driving approximately 40 mph, the driver fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The driver exited the vehicle and walked a few yards away from the vehicle when it suddenly exploded without warning. The driver sustained a minor injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. The VIN was not provided.

- Eastampton, NJ, USA

Water inside automobile damaged electonics. Appeared to be a common problem.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

Driver had problem with the vehicle ince it was new. When making a left turn the consumer has a hard time seeing if the way is clear. The consumer is worried that she will hit someone or something with the vehicle.

- Chevy Chase, MD, USA

The C-pillar trim was warped and right side B-pillar cover was loose at the top.

- San Jose, CA, USA

The left vanity mirror light was inoperable, dealer replaced the sunvisor.

- San Jose, CA, USA

The C-pillar trim was warped and right side B-pillar cover was loose at the top.

- San Jose, CA, USA

The left vanity mirror light was inoperable, dealer replaced the sunvisor.

- San Jose, CA, USA

Driver window not opening/closing automatically, driver door and trunk periodically fails to shut completely, left radio blown, rocker panels have dents due to no fault of driver, continuous deep scratches on exterior body of vehicle

- Richmond, VA, USA