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

Issue ID	812350
Internal NHTSA #	10352136
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2004
File date	07/07/10
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2004 vw convertible beetle that i have had less than 2 years. Obviously i bought it used. I have taken it to the vw dealer for a recall on the airbag, drove it 5 days and light came on again. At the same time that light came back on the check engine light came on & had to replace an 0-2 sensor. Drove it another appx. 8 mo. & had to replace the water pump. The last few mo. Have been having difficulty with the transmission, it all started with it not shifting out of 3rd gear after stopping. I would have to pull to the side of the road, turn off the engine and sit and wait for at least 15 minutes, start it up and continue on my way. This is really difficult in traffic on the interstate and dangerous!! It also began to shift very hard from 2nd, to 3rd and 4th. It jerks so hard i'm amazed i don't have whiplash! Anyway, i took it to the mechanic and it needs a new $6000 transmission. I really believe that vw should be responsible for replacing faulty parts. Obviously, this is an issue that they refuse to acknowledge and a dangerous safety issue. One last thing is that both my rear windows seem to be sticking, i'm afraid to roll them down. I'm not driving it now anyway, it can't safely be driven. I would appreciate your doing something about these issues. We bought the car with early withdrawal retirement money, because we needed a reliable car. Now it just sits! Thank you
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	90000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	COTTONTOWN, TN
VIN pattern	3VWCM31Y14MXXXXXX
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	40
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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 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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