2004 Volkswagen Beetle exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that after activating the turning signal, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. Additionally, the instrument panel shorted and smoke came from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the…”
filed Sep 5, 2014
“My engine light came on and the ac stopped blowing cold air. I also noticed a beep sound that would come on when I turned the headlights on but the sound would turn off and on while I drove. Then the alarm stopped working and the interior lights malfunctioned, the radio also gave out and the…”
filed Jun 29, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE…Campaign 07V063000 · Feb 20, 2007
Exterior Lighting problems in other Beetle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Beetle | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Beetle | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Beetle | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 Beetle | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Beetle | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 Beetle | 6 | 18% |
| 2008 Beetle | 14 | 23% |
| 2007 Beetle | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 Beetle | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 Beetle | 21 | 8% |
| 2003 Beetle | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 Beetle | 14 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.