The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated to the contact that the clutch, pressure plate, and bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- New Johnsonvilee, TN, USA

Current problem: Manual transmission stick shift mechanism completely broke during shifting at highway speeds (during rush hour). It went to neutral, but I was able to find 3rd gear and get the car off of the road.

- Olney, MD, USA

While in motion the speedometer stopped working.

- Falls Church , VA, USA

While driving the car I noticed the speedometer & odometer weren't working (mileage froze at 26,139). The gas gauge was not working either. Then the check engine light came on and the airbag light. Brought into dealership and was told there were 19 failures when it was tested on their computer. Dealership claims the transmission needs parts replaced. (will be covered under powertrain warranty possibly). Still waiting on parts. They said after they replace parts of transmission they will let me know what else needs to be done and how much it will cost me. The standard warranty ended March 2001. The vehicle has low mileage (26,139). The battery had to be replaced last year. Many times the car wouldn't start and had to be jumped. The check engine light came on the first year I had the car and the dealership claimed it was a sensor problem.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

Runaway engine - engine speeded, tachometer to red line.

- Seattle, WA, USA

Speedometer/odometer cluster has failed 3 times. Works properly if headlight switch is on, but malfunctions when switch is off.

- Hartsdale, NY, USA