4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,667 miles

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problem #3

Aug 312006

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,000 miles
: the contact stated while attempting to stop at 20 mph, the throttle stuck and the vehicle accelerated. The contact applied the brakes and put the vehicle in neutral. While in neutral the accelerator pedal was tapped and the RPM's returned to normal. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic.

- Bay Village, OH, USA

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problem #2

Nov 152001

Beetle

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake and gas pedal are very close together. When wearing workshoes there is the possibility of stepping on the brake in an emergency situation, depressing the brake pedal and pushing the gas pedal at the same time because the brake pedal depresses beyond the height of the gas pedal. Consumer request that dealer install a kill switch on accelerator to rectify the problem.

- Alameda, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 012000

(reported on)

Beetle

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 20-30 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own regardless of braking by the driver. Oil pan failure was found out to be the cause.

- Pembrooke Pines, FL, USA

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