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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	890831
Internal NHTSA #	10434347
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2004
File date	05/08/11
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	At less 60k miles, i've been having transmission problem and was told by 2 repair shops that it need to be replaced . Both repair shops admitted that this is a common problem with vw beetle. I purchase the car new and maintained and service at suggested times at same place of purchase. I purchased extended warranty and have complained in the past. The problem then was intermittent and shop never found the problem until the warranty expired a month later. I have read similar problem from several owners and some were repaired free while other were turned away. Since the problem is inconsistent with many owners at such low mileage, this problem qualifies under lemon law. I request that nhtsa investigate this mechanical problem and consider a recall based on many complaints. Even repair shops know this problem existed and we need help form this government body to investigate this problem before it continues to compromised safety.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CUPERTINO, CA
VIN pattern	3VWCD31Y94MXXXXXX
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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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 Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Volkswagen BEETLE Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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