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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	747800
Internal NHTSA #	10292479
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2004
File date	28/05/09
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vw beetle convertible '04 (approx. 80k miles) - slipping and banging transmission. Slams and bangs hard with each downshift (automatic) after about 15 miles or driving. Slips or will not move when accelerating after slamming and banging begins. Cannot drive car in traffic for fear or being rear ended or broadsided, therefore, cannot safely or dependably drive the car. Expected thousands to repair if a mechanic who understands the problem can be found. Many of the know issues with car have also occurred; broken plastic water pump, rear window seal broken, passenger side window will not go all the way down, passenger side seat belt light malfunction, headlights uneven brightness, short in dash, heated seat too hot to use (fear of fire) and incredible door rattles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PLAINFIELD, NJ
VIN pattern	3VWCD31Y64MXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	50
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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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