2000 Volkswagen Beetle visibility problems

Filed Jan 7, 2012 · Engine, Lights · PA

We own a 2000 volkswagen beetle...in 2008 the water pump went in it...had that replaced and 4 weeks later had to have it replaced again then the following year 2009 the window motors in both windows went..had to have those replaced... The headlights and tail lights are falling out have to constantly push them back in....now 2011 the water pump went in it again..now the car is sitting in the drive way acting as a paper weight..had I know that there were so many issues with this type of vehicle I would have never bought one..I hope that volkswagen is happy raking people over the coals by selling them nothing but junk and god forbid if you have to take it to a dealer they want everything up to and including your first born child...

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · CA · fire

Traveling on the crosstown freeway @ the posted speed, I started to engage the vehicle's heater and the power control switch started to malfunction. I turned the power control knob clockwise and noticed slippage of the control knob. I noticed smoke coming from the whole heater control assembly and then an arch, then a smallflame.

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Visibility · 64,000 miles · MO

Power window failure on 2000 new beetle.

Filed Dec 9, 2009 · Visibility · 99,100 miles · CA · 2 injuries

Turning on heater in window mode will cause windows to fog up in any weather any outside temperature. A search of the internet shows I am not the only 1 with my type of vehicle having this issue. A smell comes into the car that can't be good for your health.

Filed Oct 9, 2009 · Visibility · 156,000 miles · GA

2000 volkswagen new beetle turbo 1.8l, driver side window regulator breaks and regulator has been replaced and breaks again. All old parts in possession and vehicle purchased this year from original owner.

Filed Aug 18, 2009 · Visibility · 111,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volkswagen new beetle. The contact noticed that whenever he attempted to make a left or right turn the blind spot on the vehicle distorts his view of the vehicle in front of him. The dealer informed the contact that there was no diagnosis available. The current and failure mileages were 111000.

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Visibility · 105,000 miles · IN

Window regulators on volkswagen new beetle failed causing window glass to fall inside of door. This issue has two tsb's issued 6402-03 and 6408-06. Volkswagen should be require to fix this defective part on all vehicles regardless of age or mileage.

Filed Aug 23, 2008 · Visibility · NC

The windows in my 2000 volkswagen beetle will not let up or down. I think that there should be a recall on these volkswagens because it causes a major inconvenience at fast food restaurants and everyday life. Think about it if I was in the crash I would be further injured if they had to break a window t get me out.

Filed Dec 25, 2007 · Visibility · 71,000 miles · OR

Heater switch problems. First it won't turn off the fan, then it won't turn on the fan, and it smelled of cooked wires inside dashboard.

Filed Mar 1, 2007 · Visibility · 75,800 miles · TN · fire

Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2000 volkswagen beetle. The contact turned on the heater and it would not turn on. The heater eventually turned on, the blower stopped ,and flames started coming from the heater vents. The failure mileage was 75,800. The fire was put out with a fire extinguisher. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The repair shop diagnosed the problem as a faulty heater/air conditioner control switch. The contact contacted the manufacturer and they will not do anything. The vehicle was being repaired at a non volkswagen repair shop.