1999 Volkswagen Beetle visibility problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Defect in driver side power window. Window not used for several years. As of may 28, 2011 window opened & will not close. *tr”
filed May 28, 2011
“Drivers side window regulator failed - cable 'shredded' and automatic window no longer works to 'roll up' the window. Found many results online for other vw owners experiencing the exact same problem with their oe regulators. *tr”
filed May 25, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Beetle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Beetle | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Beetle | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Beetle | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 Beetle | 13 | 20% |
| 2010 Beetle | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 Beetle | 5 | 15% |
| 2008 Beetle | 4 | 7% |
| 2007 Beetle | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 Beetle | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 Beetle | 60 | 23% |
| 2004 Beetle | 62 | 18% |
| 2003 Beetle | 55 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.