| Issue ID | 808356 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10348652 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/07/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen beetle tdi. While driving 55 mph the vehicle lost power to the transmission. The vehicle starting slowing down, causing her to drive to the side of the road. She waited a few minutes, put the vehicle in park and was able to continue driving to her destination at a lower speed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times in one day. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the mechantronic unit needed to be replaced. The dealer ordered the part. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 63,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RUSHVILLE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 3VWRR31C36MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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