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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1103290
Internal NHTSA #	10628305
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2004
File date	29/07/14
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Exiting garden state parkway sb engine cut out in the middle of the exit ramp. Had to be pushed off and then towed. Dealer diagnosed that it was the timing belt tensioner. This is not covered under my used car warranty however this is a known problem with the 2. 0l turbo motors. I contacted vw customer service who told me that they do not have any recalls or technical bulletins for this part. I am aware that the part that is faulty on the timing belt tensioner was only corrected in 2012. I personally know someone whose entire engine was replaced under warranty due to the failure of this part . The faulty part being replaced is a spring. I understand that my vehicle is not in warranty however the problem is known by vw and i should be either partially or entirely covered for this repair. If you want to do your own research, this problem is very easy to find on the internet.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	76291
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MIDDLETOWN, NY
VIN pattern	3VWFE31C04MXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	35
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

What is Defect?