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Structure Problem on the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE

Car problem(s) with the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE. This database includes information received by NHTSA from consumers either directly or as recorded by the Vehicle Safety Hotline. This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process. You may file your own complaint by calling the NHTSA Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153. You can also file your complaint online.

View other component problems for this vehicle or view all problems
Air Bags (2)	Exterior Lighting (2)	Power Train (1)	Seats (1)	Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling (1)	Latches Locks Linkages (1)	Seat Belts (1)	Structure (2)	Visibility (6)

Problem with Structure

• Nov 09, 2004 - Pittsburg, CA - Structure
  WHILE DRIVING SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE RESET, AND RESET IT SIX TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE SEAT LATCH WAS BROKEN AND THE REAR CONSOLE WAS FALLING APART.
  
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• Aug 13, 2004 - Manchester, NH - Structure
  WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR WINDOW CATCHES ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. AS A RESULT, DRIVER HAS TO CLOSE THE DOOR THREE TO SIX TIMES BEFORE IT IS COMPLETELY CLOSED. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED WEAR TO THE SOFT TOP. THE ARMREST WOULD NOT SECURE AND THE WINDOW WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ROLL DOWN BY ITSELF.
  
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