NHTSA — Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: Windshield: Electrical Heating Element Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Volkswagen Beetle windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1999 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 252002

Beetle

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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Vehicle was parked when consumer noticed flames 1 foot high coming from dashboard. At dealer at this time, heater switch caused fire.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Jun 012000

Beetle

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer has been having alot of problems with electrical features. Consumer has replaced 2 batteries/ 1 cd changer/ 4 headlight bulbs, and air conditioner outlet didn't work. Dealer stated vehicle had too many miles. Problems existed since day 1.

- Whittier, CA, USA

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