10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,498 miles

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problem #2

Sep 032006

Beetle

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. She noticed red marks along the back of her legs and back. After seeing a doctor she was informed that the red marks were a rash from a heating burn caused by the heated car seats. She was also informed that the rash may never go away. The vehicle was never examined by a dealer. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

- Oroville, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 012007

Beetle 4-cyl Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 996 miles
- the contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. The driver's side heated seat worked intermittently. The contact stated that if one forced the switch on and off the heater would operate. The current and failure mileagewas 996. The contact has an appointment at a dealer for a diagnosis.

- Pineville, KY, USA