Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired under recall. The recalled part failed twice since the original part was replaced. In addition to the brake lights becoming inoperative, the transmission also locks resulting in the vehicle being inoperable. There is a the federal safety agency recall, 03v265000 concerning the brake light switch, however the recall did not correct the problem. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to reimburse the contact for the replacement part that was purchased.
1999 Volkswagen Beetle lights complaints
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Vehicle purchased 03/1999. Problem: brake lights either non-functioning or stayed on continuously. Repairs: replaced brake light switch volkswagen part#1j0945511a,b,& d. Occurences: 05/12/1999, 09/24/1999 and 04/23/2001 out-of-pocket expense. Three other occurences until 2003 replaced under in-house customer satisfaction "warranty". Safety recall issued 10/2003. Recall repairs completed 11/2003. Occurence: 06/2005 recalled brake light switch failed again. Volkswagen of america, inc. Replaces brake light switch, but refuses to honor any kind of warranty of the part that fulfilled the original recall. This negates the 10/2003 recall of the brake light switch. It leaves me, the owner of the vehicle, jeopardized with the same rear crash safety situation I was encountering before the recall. I am replacing the part, of course, but at my own expense and without any concerns from volkswagen of america, inc. Question: how many more people are affected by the malfunction of this same recall mandated repair? Will there be deaths attributed to this malfunction? I can only pray that there are none.
While driving 5 MPH and without hazard flashing warning lights blinked on and off on their own. Also, driver and passenger side windows rolled up and down, and SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection on numerous occasions. But, mechanic was unable to duplicate or resolve the problems.
Dealer had to replace headlights 7 times this year. Consumer states vehicle is not longer under warranty so she had to pay $60.oo for each head lamp.
Eighteen months after purchase, the vehicle would not start when consumer tried to turn it on. After the third time, consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Consumer was informed it was a computer malfunction.
I commute on a 2 lane road to work and the danger of driving without brake lights puts not only myself but anyone in back of me in extreme danger of causing a accident. I feel that this is a safety related failure and should be covered under warranty for much longer than two years. Not having followed myself I have no idea exactly how long I had been driving without brake lights. Also with it being summer and light in the morning when I would leave I couldn't see the glare in my rear view mirror.
Battery was cracked causing acid to leak onto power steering reservoir.
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