2.9
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 49,805 miles
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I was driving and the clutch seemed to be different. It is hard to explain how but when you are the driver 99% of the time you kind of know. On Wednesday April 22 I depressed to clutch coming to a stop and heard a definite noise. Then as I was pulling off from the stop in 1st gear the car did not want to move easy. There was another noise as I was releasing the clutch, as well. There is just over 29000 miles on the 2006 VW new Beetle. I was able to continue without causing an incident. I thank god for helping me to recognize a problem and make slow easy moves. I hope there does not need to be an accident, death, fire to suspect a continuing problem with a car to lodge a complaint to review the cause.
- Apollo Beach, FL, USA
My wife was driving her 2006 VW new Beetle on highway, without warning the clutch had a sudden failure and she was unable to shift gears and almost resulted in a very serious accident on the expressway. Vehicle had 30,000 miles and no previous trouble noted on this 1,9L tdi manual transmission. Same engine and clutch as listed in a VW service bulletin for 2005/2006 jetta. Bulletin states that clutch friction material may have a defect causing premature wear, burning, shredding and breaking and warranty was extended to 4yr/50,000 miles on the jetta. Dealer would not honor the warranty and blamed the sudden failure on a wear and tear issue or driver abuse even though there is a bulletin out concerning the sachs clutch assembly. Repair was over $2200. 6 months remaining on original warranty. This clutch should be recalled.
- Melbourne Beach, FL, USA
- Kinnelon, NJ, USA