| Issue ID | 930075 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10466244 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 04/05/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1) inferior automatic transmission pump valve assembly caused very hard down and up shifting that could startle the driver. It was replaced at owner's expense. 2) left side rear window regulator failed and was replaced at time of purchase (feb. 2012). Right side rear window regulator has failed july 2012 and must be replaced at owner's expense. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55600 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | LEES SUMMIT, MO |
| VIN pattern | 3VWCM21Y84MXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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