3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,454 miles

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problem #4

Sep 112020

Beetle

  • 63,300 miles
At ~50K miles the front driver's side window regulator stopped working. Determined it was the cable starting to shed strands that would bind the motor. Replaced cables and trimmed out regulator which took me a weekend to complete the job. Now at ~63K miles the driver side rear window regulator is stuck half way closed and assuming it's the same issue with a poor designed cable system that routinely fails. Very annoying with cable systems not only used for the window regulators but for the retractable convertible top and door latches. Needs to be recalled immediately.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

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problem #3

Jan 072019

Beetle

  • 51,000 miles
The windows on this model of vm Beetle is defective I researched it and found many complaints that are documented as an issue with the vehicle.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 012017

Beetle

  • miles
Three out of four windows will not work. This is a convertible.

- Ten Mile, TN, USA

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problem #1

Jan 112014

Beetle 5-cyl

  • 31,515 miles
Purchased car on this date. Would like to know if recalls on this model will affect my ownership, and what I can do to correct problem. This vehicle is new to me, and would like to make sure I made a good choice. I welcome your response. Thank you.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

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