2004 Volkswagen Beetle visibility problems

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Airbags, Visibility · 122,000 miles · TX

1. Air bag: the air bag indicator light is illuminating. 2. Sunroof drain system clogged: there is leakage through the sunroof of the passenger side. All rain water is coming in from the passenger door. After about 2 weeks of thunder storms the car has water all over the inside and the ceiling and smells bad. (as soon as I found out the sunroof leakage problem of this car, I found that he u.s. Court of appeals for the third circuit has approved a $69 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit that started in 2007 over leaking sunroofs. Http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2014/volkswagen-settles-lawsuit-leaking-sunroofs.shtml)

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Visibility · 76,000 miles · AR

The windows on the driver side will not roll up. They have been repaired on the passenger side. This leads me to believe that this is a volkswagen problem. I have not repaired the window side as of this date. If there is a recall, please advise. I need this fixed as soon as possible. I was told it was the window regulator.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · IA

The back passenger window motor was replaced. Today 12/09/14 not the front passenger window motor needs replaced. I think this is faulty. This is a common occurrence according to the local vw repair dealership.

Filed Jul 6, 2013 · Visibility · 84,000 miles · SC

Rear window went up and then down by itself...then a cracking noise ensued and now window is stuck open. Hundreds if not thousands of beetle convertibles have had this problem, which is due primarily to poor engineering. Vw makes $500-600 for every repair. (see: http://newbeetle.org/forums/new-beetle-convertible/38354-back-window-regulator-motors-vw-recall.html).

Filed Oct 7, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 69,000 miles · DE

Car was shifting very hard, tires would squeal as shifting between 1-2 and 2-3rd gears. To replace the transmission it will be between 2-5000.00 dollars we have had to replace window regulators, thermometer.

Filed Oct 3, 2012 · Body, Visibility · VA

The back windshield has popped away from the convertible top.

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Visibility · 105,000 miles · VA

Both rear window control mechanisms have gone bad. I have done a search and this seems to be a re-occurring problem with this vehicle. Very expensive to replace.

Filed Jul 16, 2012 · Transmission, Visibility · 55,600 miles · MO

1) inferior automatic transmission pump valve assembly caused very hard down and up shifting that could startle the driver. It was replaced at owner's expense. 2) left side rear window regulator failed and was replaced at time of purchase (feb. 2012). Right side rear window regulator has failed july 2012 and must be replaced at owner's expense.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Visibility · 44,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen new beetle convertible. The contact stated that both the passenger and driver side windows were inoperable and remained open. The contact was unable to close the windows. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the window regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2012 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · CA

This the 3rd window regulator to fail. One door and now both rear regulators.