| Issue ID | 843958 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10382513 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | NEW BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 03/01/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear suspension makes squeaking noise. Tire pressure indicator on after 2 hours of driving. Head lights too weak bulb for front or rear or reverse always needs replacement inside hand rest too weak design always break. Vw service station too expensive and wants money only. 2)fix it yourself. Keep doing it till i cannot sell it. 3) fix it your self. Yes would like to have the manual so i can do it professional myself. 4)in little rock the north point service station is the worst vw station. They only want money even to fix or in inspect or find out what is at fault. Buying vw means do the repairing yourself. Parts too expensive. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARLISLE, AR |
| VIN pattern | 3VWPW31C68MXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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