2000 VW new Beetle- diesel: Has had recurring problem with the glow-plug system. Components have been repeatedly replaced starting 11/2004. Service dates include, but not limited to 5/2005, 8/2006, 12/2006, not including separate diagnostics. Total charges to date in excess of $1200 of this single system. No help from manufacturer or acknowledgemet that a problem even exists. Vehicle is located in area (SE Texas) that would necessitate the use of glow plug only a few days a year. The system is supposed to be designed to activate only below a centian low temperature. It is otherwise a 'static' system with no moving parts that should not be subject to wear and tear. Yet, components of this system have regularly failed, causing dashboard warning light. Have totally lost confidence in the vehicle, or VW's authorized service providers to rocognize that there is a problem, and provide a solution from the manufacturer's side that is a permanent fix, rather than just replacing the same parts repeatedly.

- Conroe, TX, USA

Consumer states the engine light appeared, the dealer replaced the spark plugs and front and rear oxygen sensors.

- San Jose, CA, USA

Consumer states the engine light appeared, the dealer replaced the spark plugs and front and rear oxygen sensors.

- San Jose, CA, USA

While driving vehicle intermittently heistated upon acceleration, cause unknown. Dealer replaced control unit which did not correct problem.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

Engine check light came on. Called dealer, and they said it was normal, it would go off. Car was still stalling, and engine check light came back on. Then, a couple of days later vehicle would not start. Vehicle towed in. After picking up car for repairs it stalled again. Consumer stated there was a transmission noise.

- Monessen, PA, USA