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2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Owners have filed 469 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. Transmission is the most reported problem area, at 22% of complaints. Next are air bags (16%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (14%).

At a glance

Complaints
469 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Transmission 22% of complaints
Recalls
3

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 469 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. Transmission is the most reported problem area, at 22% of complaints. Next are air bags (16%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (14%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle

Recalls

The 2004 Volkswagen Beetle is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 3 recall campaigns for the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle

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