| Issue ID | 748606 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10293192 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/11/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1. Automatic transmission slips during acceleration. On de-acceleration downshifting the transmission jerks. 2. It happens all the time and is very dangerous if trying to speed up to avoid an accident or pedestrian. 3. Currently obtaining estimate to repair vehicle. My vehicle has 80,000 miles and i noticed other owners with similar mileage have the same problem. Repair cost of $4,000 to $6,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CORAL SPRINGS, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3VWCM31Y54MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 25 |
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