| Issue ID | 894665 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10437824 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/05/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car has difficulty shifting between 2nd and 3rd gears and surges when it finally shifts. Multiple dealer visits in june 2011 and october 2011 indicate it was not the transmission. Local mechanic thought maybe computer issue. Reset of computer did not fix. Review of internet complaints indicates similar issues for hundreds of other 2006 new beetle owners with a variety of fixes suggested, tried and failed. No recalls listed despite large number of complaints. *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRINGFIELD, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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