NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,000 miles

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2005 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 012005

Beetle

  • 1 miles

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2005 VW new Beetle. Airbag light continues to light up. The car has been to VW shop continually for this issue and now the warranty is out it will cost $108 for the test and $100 plus labor to repair. This problem is continuing and the factory should have a solution.

- Collierville, TN, USA

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problem #1

Sep 052006

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle broadsided a second vehicle, and the air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the incident. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, and was not inspected by a mechanic. A police report was taken at the scene of the crash. No injuries were sustained in the collision. Updated 10/04/06.

- Social Circle, GA, USA

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