2004 Volkswagen Beetle electrical problems

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 157,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. While driving 60 MPH, the battery and ABS indicators illuminated and the vehicle downshifted into first gear. The vehicle seized and was moved to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wire harness failed and needed to be replaced. The fuse box was replaced three times, but the failure recurred. Leith volkswagen of cary (2300 autopark blvd, cary, nc 27511, (919) 842-5624) and the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. While driving at a slow rate of speed, the contact smelled burning rubber and the vehicle's radio stopped working. As the contact proceeded driving, several unknown warning indicators began flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle shut completely off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and took it to an independent mechanic. The mechanic was able to diagnose the vehicle and had the fuse box replaced, yet the failure still persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2018 · Electrical · 350 miles · CA

The fuse box is burning because some cables are too small and according to the mechanics, it is something extremely common but according to me, it is not supposed to happen.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Electrical · 164,500 miles · TX

Continued headlamp failure re: headlamp cover glass / lexan comes off and flys off of car. Several owners report same problem. Creates hazerdous debris when it happens on highway and also exposes headlamp lights directly to weather and causes failure.

Filed Aug 12, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 5 miles · CA

Vw check engine light on, obd sensor port not reading, battery light came on, and ABS light came on, now radio is going on and off. Started yesterday morning,while driving to work the ABS started after work on the way home.

Filed Jul 4, 2016 · Electrical · 15 miles · AL

The first time I rolled windows down in my driveway so that I could take top down. They would not roll up properly to make a connection to the top convertible of the car. So the car was not weather safe.

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · IL

Power passenger side rear window. Stopped 3/4 of way up, heard a "crack". Rolled down and no longer works.

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Electrical · 79,000 miles · SD

Just purchased this vehicle in november 2015, february 29, 2016 the vehicle wouldn't start, had my sons jump it and drove it to work, after turning vehicle off tried to start again right away, vehicle dead. Made an appointment march 4, 2016 with volkswagen dealership, they stated that the issue is a burnt alternator cable and melted fuse box. After reading numerous accounts online, it seems that is goes out between 70,000 - 80,000 miles, my vehicle had 79,000 miles when it happened. Volkswagen isn't doing anything about it even though it is a common complaint I've seen...wanting volkswagen to pay for repair...very frustrated, don't think I would own another volkswagen again!...if this is the way they treat customers. There wasn't a fire, but it could've happened, isn't volkswagen concerned about individuals safety, think they should resolve the issue by providing a different solution to how the vehicle is designed pertaining to the fuse box, etc.

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Electrical · IA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that the alternator cable melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 75,000 miles · UT

For the past 3-4 years my beetle has had worsening electrical issues. Sometimes it just turns off all by itself. Everything electrical goes out. It has even happened while driving, I was in traffic and it shut off. I was nearly killed.