2009 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Discussions

Volkswagen Beetle Transmission Problems

• Re: Transmission/Engine Problem? Or in my head? [erturner]

  Written by: belaircarguy on Mar 7, 2011 4:45:54 PM

  I believe your New Beetle has the 2.5 engine and of course 5 speed manual. Interesting that you think it revs too high in 5th gear. I purchased a 2009 Jetta (same 2.5 engine), and when looking at the Jetta, I drove a 2.5 manual (5 speed), 2.5 automatic (6 speed), Diesel (6 speed manual) and Diesel (6 speed automatic). I thought the exact same thing of the 5 speed manual. ... Read More

• tired, but determined

  Written by: buggedout1 on Apr 14, 2011 3:37:08 AM

  It has been almost a two years that my automatic VW beetle, "04 convertible, began acting strange - hard drive, brackets around gears, going into neutral, sluggish after about 15 minutes, etc. I have posted on this site starting in October 2009. I have spoken to the "customer service" at VW to no avail - offered $750 towards a new car!!!! can you believe that? Dealer got it to $1200. All ... Read More

Volkswagen Beetle Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: vw convertible won't lock open [kyfdx]

  Written by: belaircarguy on Sep 5, 2010 7:45:23 AM

  2006 VW's all have a 4 year, 50,000 mile warranty. I own a 2007 Jetta, a 2008 New Beetle Convertible, both with this warranty. I also have a 2009 Jetta. In 2009 VW cut back to 3 years, 36,000 miles. Check it out on Edmunds for the year and vehicle for original warranty information. Bel Air Car Guy

Volkswagen Beetle Transmission Problems

• Re: New Beetle transmission problems/PLEASE READ [trannybugsme]

  Written by: daniel_herbert on Oct 6, 2009 7:16:46 PM

  John, I purchased a used, 2005, Volkswagen Beetle Turbo GLS for my wife in July of 2008. At the time of purchase, the vehicle had approximately 24K miles, and to date has 32K miles. The four-year bumper to bumper warranty expired in February of 2009; however, the vehicle is still well below the 50K mile warranty threshold. Approximately 7 weeks ago, my wife began complaining that the vehicle was running "rough". ... Read More

• Re: 2005 VW NEW BEETLE transmission problem [kimlover]

  Written by: sunshine0966 on Aug 24, 2009 5:41:37 AM

  I found out that there is no transmission dipstick, the only way for them to check the transmission level is to let it cool for 24-48 hours (means being without a car) and they still wont be able to fix the slipping in the slipping in the transmission.. I have almost been rearended 3 times, and have taken my car into the dealer 6 or 7 times and they still can ... Read More

• Why wont volkswagon recall Beetle Transmission with same problem

  Written by: sunshine0966 on Aug 24, 2009 5:37:27 AM

  "Your VW might not be as reliable as you once thought. Announced earlier today, Volkswagen of America has decided to recall 13,500 of their cars The Boston Globe reports. The reason? Problems with a dual-clutch transmission that causes a warning light on the dashboard to appear. Audi of America, the luxury division of Volkswagen, also made a recall yesterday. This affected 2,500 vehicles with similar problems. All of the cars were ... Read More