10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,000 miles

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2009 Volkswagen Beetle engine problems

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2009 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 242016

Beetle

  • 78,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While slowly approaching a parking space in a shopping center my 2009 VW Beetle suddenly accelerated, jumping over the curb and sidewalk, and crashing into the side of the building. It then rebounded about 6-8 feet. The passenger side airbag deployed but the driver side airbag didn't.

- Richardson, TX, USA

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