NHTSA — Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hatchback/Liftgate: Lock Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Volkswagen Beetle accessories - exterior problems

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1999 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 012003

Beetle

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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Remote hatchbatch lock release failure.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012003

Beetle

  • miles
Remote hatchbatch lock release failure- 2nd occurrence. First occurrence about a year ago and was dealer repaired.

- North Stonington, CT, USA

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problem #1

Apr 052001

Beetle

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Battery cable has burned out twice since date of purchase. Dealer has been contacted. Rear hatch intermittently will not open with the remote due to it being out of adjustment, the left window switch is loose. Nlm

- Rochester, MI, USA

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