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2005 Volkswagen BEETLE Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	786268
Internal NHTSA #	10327213
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	BEETLE
Model Year	2005
File date	23/04/10
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased a 2005 vw new beetle convertible in 10/2009 as a way to "save money" and traded in my suv. It had 48000 miles and now has 56000. In the last couple of months, the transmission started to slip between 2nd and 3rd. I took it in to a local transmission shop to have my trans fluid changed, thinking that might solve the problem. Found out that the transmission was completely ruined and needed to be rebuilt, which cost $4600+ dollars. My husband started looking online and there are pages and pages of testimonials regarding the same issue. When i talked to the vw customer care dept, they didn't know of any problems or complaints and because i didn't go to a dealership for my repairs, or purchase their extended warranty, i am out of luck. I'm afraid it will happen again. At least i went to an independent transmission shop, because looking at all the complaints from people that had their transmissions replaced at the vw dealer, lots of them are needing them replaced again. This seems like it should be a recall issue. Although i didn't have an accident, i am thankful that my transmission didn't go out or act up when i was on the freeway or somewhere that could have caused an accident. Please make vw be responsible for this, come to find out, common defect. The problems started probably in 1/2010 and just had the trans rebuilt 4/2010.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	56000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SNOHOMISH, WA
VIN pattern	3VWCM31Y25MXXXXXX
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
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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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2005 Volkswagen BEETLE Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Volkswagen BEETLE Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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