2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,085 miles

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problem #3

Jul 222018

Beetle

  • miles
The car is having issues as exactly the recalls has stated (I haven't known by now about the recalls) 1. selector shift and shifter cables were broken 2. break switch did not function, leading to malfunction of epc (electronic processing control) that later caused cruise control, taillight and ac compressor not working 3. windshield wiper pump was not working 4. headlight beam was low

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 012018

Beetle

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. While driving 30 mph, the hazard lights, headlights, and turn signals failed to function properly. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

- Ball, LA, USA

problem #1

Mar 022018

Beetle

  • 183,255 miles
Takata recall air bag light switch has been recalled on several 03 Beetles but nothing that included the 03 convertable version of this light being activated the car has never been in an accident that I know of and is a cause for concern where none of my airbags will deploy if I ever get into an accident. God forbid. This has been checked by the VIN but does not necessarily mean the part is not defective. Also opposite lights in the rear seem to have some sort of electronic issue new fuses new bulbs and relay seems not to fix this issue. Could possible be part of the same 03 Beetle break switch recall??

- Norway, ME, USA