The check engine light and air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. *ph
2000 Volkswagen Beetle engine complaints
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The vehicle hesitates, shuts down and will not restart. Please furnish additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph
Consumer stated while driving, the epc indicator light illuminated, the dealer stated the switch was defective and a new brake switch was installed, however when consumer received the vehicle back and proceeded to drive, she noticed that it felt different, it felt tight, consumer soon discovered that the brakes had froze and would not move, the vehicle was towed to the dealership in which they discovered that the new brake switch that was installed had caused the brakes to lock up and had to be replaced again.
Consumer is having problems with the oil consumption in this vehicle. Vehicle has been examined for oil leaks. Vehicle runs low on oil every 1000 miles. Dealer says this is normal for this type of engine.
Bolts that hold engine front on right hand side crystalized, heat treatment failed causing engine to come loose. *ak
Vehicle burns 1 quart of oil for every thousand miles. This is normal. Consumer feels engine is burning the oil and should not also it may be an emission issue. Please provide any further information.
While traveling on the highway, the check engine light illuminates on the dasboard and the vehicle will shutdown. Dealership is aware of the problem.*ak *yd consumer stated the manufacturer replaced the engine which was rebuilt.
Excessive oil consumption (1 quart oil every 250 miles!) yet dealer and manufacturer don't want to fix it until we said we would suit if they don't act on it.
Vehicle has stalled 7-8 times at speeds of 55-65 MPH. Dealer has replaced o2 sensor 3 times, however that has not remedied the problem.
During normal operation of vehicle engine will jump or "buck", increasing the risk of a crash in traffic. Dealership has examined vehicle and could not identify cause. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Consumer stateed that right rear view mirror was loose.
Airbag malfunction light repeatedly comes on, consumer has taken vehicle into dealership on numerous occasions , the airbag unit has been replaced several times but problem still exists.
Vehicle has experienced several problems with the engine and transmission. Consumer was informed that there was an internal problem with automatic transmission which required that transmission be replaced. Also, dealership has informed consumer that head gasket and control valve for the engine were defective. Note: dealership has been in possession of the vehicle for approximately 30 days. *ak
Intermittently vehicle will stall out while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, battery light will come on. Consumer must restart vehicle. Dealer has replaced fuel pump relay switch and ran test, but defect still occurs. Dealer cannot determine cause.*ak consumer states dealer has also replaced the throttle body and vehicle continues to stall.
When it is extremely cold (most of the time the temperature has been below zero) the car will lose power and die. This has happened 4 times. I was going approx. 75 on the interstate passing another vehicle when the car lost power and died. The temp. Was ten below zero. I have been left stranded 4 times with this vehicle in temperatures below zero. Thank god for cell phones!! I am worried about this happening on railroad crossings or in heavy traffic. I am currently working with the better business bureau and volkswagen for a refund- just wanted you to be aware of the safety issue with the beetle.
Driving along at highway speed, diesel engine dies, won't restart, towed 5 times.
Undercarriage of vehicle was hard cardboard, when going over a high speed bump it ripped undercarriage off. Also in heavy rain, it tears and comes off. Has been repaired 4 times, replaced once. Dealer said it was poor design.*ak the undercarriage came off several times after being replaced. The temperature guage and the A/C had failed.
While driving at 20-30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own regardless of braking by the driver. Oil pan failure was found out to be the cause.
Oil pan broke, and dealer replaced oil pan. Vehicle was brought back to dealer for replacement of oil pump at 13,000 miles and at 14000 miles. Dealer stated engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Temperature gauge warning light broke and reservoir tank sensor failed causing vehicle to overheat. Nlm
While driving at any speed or any time, vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could cause a crash. Able to restart vehicle. Been to dealer 5 times, and dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.
While driving engine check light and temperature light came on. Then smoke came from under the hood. When this happened, car had to be towed to nearest vw dealer. Dealer said that both electric fans needed to be replaced. There was a kink in the wire of one of the fans that caused it to fail. Both fans basically melted and blew apart. *ak
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