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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	795032
Internal NHTSA #	10335458
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2004
File date	01/09/09
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	A few months ago, my 2004 vw beetle conv started experiencing erratic transmission shifting-it would "clunk" into 1st/2nd/3rd gears, sometimes to the point of "screeching" off and almost laying rubber. This happens after engine is warm--after getting off a freeway or driving for a few miles. After several trips to my mechanic, and hundreds of dollars trying to fix problem, i have been told that this is a recurring problem with the vw new beetle after 60,000 miles and that the only fix is a new valve and electronic transmission costing from $4000 to $7000. This info is from my trusted mechanic of over 30 years. Vw will not admit to any engineering flaws and will not pay to fix vehicle. It does this in heavy traffic, at stoplights and intersections and has nearly caused accidents. Please advise if i have any recourse with vw to get this fixed at their expense.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	78000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY
VIN pattern	3VWCM31Y94MXXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	10
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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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