1999 Volkswagen Beetle LX review from North America
"A junker"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cluster
blinkers stuck
panel lights out
hazards wouldn't work
check engine light on every month
(6 months in a row)
purge canister broken in fuel system
bad fuel sensor
CD changer doesn't work properly
car wouldn't start
window switches broken off
car seats leather wear badly
had car into shop more than 10 times big problems
air conditioner stinks
air bag light on
problems started at 11 months and continue monthly.
General comments?
I have had everything done to my Beetle to keep it in good running condition. It is an awful car that is falling apart part by part. I will never buy another Volkswagon. Their customer service was awful, and they fail to stand behind their products. I am shocked at the way I have been treated, and at the way this car is "running".
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Shadow |
| Date of Entry | 12th June, 2002 |