2004 Volkswagen Beetle visibility problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The windows on the driver side will not roll up. They have been repaired on the passenger side. This leads me to believe that this is a volkswagen problem. I have not repaired the window side as of this date. If there is a recall, please advise. I need this fixed as soon as possible. I was told it…”
filed Jan 28, 2015
“The back passenger window motor was replaced. Today 12/09/14 not the front passenger window motor needs replaced. I think this is faulty. This is a common occurrence according to the local vw repair dealership. *tr”
filed Dec 10, 2014
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% |
| 2003 Beetle | 55 | 18% |
| 2002 Beetle | 12 | 7% |
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.