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VW New Beetle Defective Transmission Class Action Lawsuit
By Matt O'Donnell
Updated June 17th, 2013
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393 Comments
Anonymous January 8, 2012
How can I add my name to this class action suit against VW regarding my 2004 VW beetle which has had many of the same problems, including a new transmission. Please advise! Thank you!!!!!!
carmen n. mazza July 1, 2016
Transmission slippage and overall problem causes the 2004 volkswagon beetle convertible to be a hazard and danger on the highway , not only to the owner / driver , but also to other drivers on the road . These dangerous vehicles should be prohibited to travel on our highways because of the dangers that they may cause . This problem should be reported to O.S.H.A. , Attorney Generals of all our states and to Motor Vehicle Departments in all our states also .
Anonymous January 8, 2012
I want to add mine too. After sitting in the driveway for a year and a half, I received the extended warranty and they did replace the valve body but now I'm wondering what kind of damage it did to the transmission and want to make sure that it's covered if it goes out. Thank you!!!
Anonymous January 21, 2012
I have been looking for this lawsuit for over a year now, how can i join, I have all my paperwork, receipts and records, I was told I had to buy an entire new transmission from the dealer, which I did, then the extended when the warranty was extended and I did all the paperwork for the reimbursment I was told that I didn't qualify because I replaced the entire transmission, not the valve. 2004 beetle, I would like to join this action. thank you.
Anonymous March 2, 2012
Any more information on this and how to join
Have a 2003 new beetle convertible only 58,530
miles, transmission problems and coverage denied
by VW
Anonymous March 7, 2012
Anonymous March 9, 2012
Please add me to list for class action lawsuit. I have 2003 convertible with 77,000 miles. Same story transmission problem not covered under extended warranty. Also had both back windows brake and now the mechanism to make the top go up and down is now broken also! Never will I buy a VW again!
Anonymous March 9, 2012
Same story. 77,000 miles transmission problems not covered under extended warranty. Also had BOTH back windows & mechanisms brake and now the passenger mechanism that makes the top go up and down broke. Never will I buy another VW again !
Anonymous March 30, 2012
I would love to get in on the suit. This car is what my 16 year old had always dreamed about. I bought this car used 2 years ago and it has been sitting for about one year. I can't afford to have it fixed. Volkswagen should be responsible considering it only has around 80,000 miles. I have also had to replace interior on doors because the leather came off 3 months after I bought it. We have had more problems and having to let it sit because it is hard to get fix and make a car payment. Please someone help. She needs it for college.
Anonymous April 4, 2012
I would love to be added to this suit!!!!! 2004 Beetle Convertible. Transmission gone, $5000-6000 fix???? under 100k miles.
Anonymous April 13, 2012
I have a 2004 bettle I just had to buy a brand new transmission from volkswagen 5,500 later the car is running ok for now. In the mean time my back window has been broken for over 1 year now the motor had went out on it… Can someone please tell me if its to late to join in this law suit? Thanks..
Anonymous April 13, 2012
My Wife's 2003 Convertible began lurching at around 60K and was getting pretty nasty at the time the warranty extension was mailed to us. Behold, we were then a month or two out of the window of time and on our own. Why they wouldn't just recall for this faulty and global problem is beyond me. It still shifts poorly even after the valve body repair that we paid for. Something else is going on that caused these transmissions to degenerate. I suspect the valve body turtured the rest of the system and we are on our wondering how long it will last now. Help.
Anonymous April 17, 2012
Same issue as everyone else. I had my transmission replaced at 92K and now at 106 K — having the same issues. They are not working with on this and acting like it is completely new. Do not replace the transmission. It is not worth it.
Anonymous May 1, 2012
same issues @ 83k. Sitting at dealership now getting the bad news. How do we get added to this lawsuit?
Anonymous May 9, 2012
My 2004 Convertible began having shifting problems around 60K. Took it to the dealer and they told me it was okay to drive. When the problem got worse I took it back and was told the transmission valve body needed to be replaced and was quoted $4,000! I did receive the extended warranty but not until after the 7 years was up and they refused to do anything about it. My car has now been sitting in my driveway for the past 7 months. How can I get added to this lawsuit?
Anonymous May 11, 2012
I have a 2005 Beetle convertible and was told it required a $6,000 transmittion. The dealership said that they'd be willing to look at the valve cover which is covered by VW's extended warrantee until Nov. 2012. Please let me know what I should do to join this suit.
Anonymous May 11, 2012
How can I get in on this law suit? I bought both my daughters matching 2003 VW bug convertibles and both had transmission failures!! One cost $4,700 to rebuild and the other we sold at a $5,000 loss due to the bad transmission. I was raised on VWs and now you could give me one!!
Anonymous May 24, 2012
I want in on this too! Wow I had the same problem. I received the letter stating the warranty extension about a month after the date that my cars extension expired. I told VW that my transmission was messing up and they wouldn't work with me at all. They eventually said to replace the transmission and send them receipts and they may or may not reimburse me (which I knew they would choose to not). I never did it, and can't afford to let my car sit so I have been driving it very carefully. Also the back window won't work, the leather door panels are falling off, the speakers are all blown (I do not listen to loud music with base either), all my paint is peeling off, and the electrical system is going crazy all the time. 2004 vw beetle= 2004 vw money pit
Anonymous June 4, 2012
Why just the 2003-2007 VW Beetle? I have a 2004 Jetta with the same type of engine. Transmission had to be completely replaced at 50,500 miles; Right after the warranty expired. Plus all the "repair work" that led up to the transmission issue.
Anonymous June 11, 2012
Please add me to this lawsuit…52K miles and they want $6433.70 to replace my transmission or they will give me a thousand dollar trade-in credit…really???
Anonymous June 27, 2012
Add me to this please….2004 convertible, jerks and bucks while shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. RPM's hit 7,000 before shifting which results in the tires actually chirping between gears. Car has 70K Miles, VW wants $6,000.00 to replace it!
Anonymous July 1, 2012
2004 convertible same issues and on my second transmission. The dealer replaced the first one after
30,000 miles and at 70,000 its gone again!!!!
Anonymous July 27, 2012
Hey everyone thi might help! Look on eBay or search on VW Vortex web site for parts and info pertaining to the tranny issue!
You can purchase a Remanufactured valve body on eBay for around
$600-$700 , purchase the transmission fluid, pan gasket, and transmission filter on eBay also, then take to an independent VW repair shop, and the lane should be NO MORE THAN 3-31/2 hours!
Most of them have the equipment to do a software upgrade for $100-$150
After everything, should be $1000-$1500 to fix the issue!
Don't listen to these shady VW dealerships, THEY ALL LIE, AND TRY TO MAKE $$$$ off you! I buy and sell cars for a living and have fixed 4 nettles do far and this is the exact route I have taken! Don't forget to look on VW vortex web site for lots of info! God bless all and I hope this helps!!!
david March 18, 2014
I replaced my valve body but my car is still slipping in 4th gear. Does it need a software upgrade or the transmission needs to be rebuilt?
Mary Ferry Bigelow February 4, 2016
it almost 4 years after your post!!! I was so surprised to find this class action suite online!!!! my 2005 Beetle convertible turbo – 35,000 miles – has the same problem now as everybody else. just paid Cottman 1500.00 plus tax for a new transmission computer – didn't work and now they want an additional 4000.00 for a valve body. never heard of one until today??? Im going to ask them to but my old computer back in (drove it for over 8 months with the gears acting very weird) and give me my $$$ back. will go from there…..many thanks for your advice as I know nothing about cars obviously!!!!
Anonymous July 29, 2012
PLEASE ADD ME!!!!! VW denied any problem. Said my car was 'in service' about 3 months too early to be covered. At 80k miles I have a paperweight.
Anonymous July 30, 2012
Please add me to the list of failed 2004 New Beetle convertible tranny failure. How do I sign up?
Anonymous August 5, 2012
I have a 2003 convertible with ALL of the issues previously discussed as well as a few more. I cannot afford to have the transmission replaced (like so many others) at $6000+. So it sits in the driveway with new problems arising almost daily. The most recent is the fact that the heat runs on high at all times. I previously had AC but who knows now…it's always HOT!
Anonymous August 5, 2012
Sorry…got so excited to find that I was not losing my mind that I forgot to ask to be added…Please add me………..
Anonymous August 6, 2012
2003 convertible with 80K miles – has been sitting in garage for 2 yrs because I refuse to pay $6000 for a transmission issue that is VW's fault. Please add me.
Anonymous August 6, 2012
In addition to transmission issue above, I had both back windows quit working and did replace those before the transmission became a known problem.
Anonymous August 8, 2012
How do I get on the list? 2005 New Beetle Convertible close to 80K and having major issues with it jerking like crazy between low gears. My warranty for the valve ran out in April…very convienent, and just to replace that part alone, if that's the problem will be $1700. Not ok.
Anonymous August 9, 2012
Ouch …just bought a 2004 convertible beetle turbo automatic … problems going pass 60mph on Ca freeway! Takes awhile to get up to70 mph. Had trouible getting up my hill today car won't go over 15 mph??? Same problems I have an appointment with VW dealership and I'm scared to death! Please include me inthis lawsuit!!!!
Anonymous August 13, 2012
Any information on adding my name to the list? I have a 2006 with transmission problems.
Anonymous August 14, 2012
I too have this problem and vw says I'm out of warranty and won't fix it. several dealers that I brought it too never mentioned this warranty extension and said the car drove fine. I'm seeing all these complaints but who do we contact to find out what to do next. Pls add my name to the lawsuit. I just replaced the timing chain, water pump etc…a major expense only to find this website and this car has a known transmission problem that not one dealer told us about.
Anonymous August 21, 2012
I too would like to know how I can join this class action suit. On two levels I am out of luck here: one, the used car sales person that sold me the car with an "As Is" warranty, and the Volkswagen dealership that took my $110 to perform a pre-purchase diagnostic check . Now the car was towed into the same dealership on 8/18/2012, and I only purchased it used the 3rd week of June 2012. The subsequent diagnostic after the gear shifting shut down while driving on an interstate is that the TRANSMISSION needs to be replaced.
Anonymous August 22, 2012
i also have a 2004 turbo beetle with an automatic transmission the problems started occuring back in jan. 2008. long delay after engaging transmission from park to drive.had to wait excessive amount of time.was told by dealer that this was normal 3 second delay.problem progressed now i come to find out it is the valve body please add me to the lawsuit list i have documentation from back in jan 2008 supporting my claims.
Anonymous September 2, 2012
Two weeks after the "extended" warrenty expired on my 2004 VW I started having problems with my transmission. I took it to the VW leader and they wanted nothing to do with me or my defective transmission. My car finally broke down in the middle of a busy intersection where I was almost struck the oncoming traffic. Currently, my car, which I'm still making payments on, sits in the driveway and is undrivable as I cannot afford to pay $5000 to replace the transmission. How can I add my name to this class action. VW needs to be help accountable. I will NEVER buy another VW product.
Anonymous September 11, 2012
Please let me know how I can join this lawsuit! I am in the same situation as all of the above! My daughter has her dream lime green convertable 2004 beetle! Purchased 2009 with 48,000 miles….we have done nothing but repair every few months!! Window regulators, headlights….and this past week a sensor in tranmission was replace 600.00, drove home from repair shop only to have the SAME issues with shifting …now they found out the transmission valve needs to be replaced 3-5000.00. the car only has 68,000 miles. After reading thousands of comments with everyone in the same boat…I am just sick. I called VW customer care line..they will not help, only offered 500.00 voucher towards a new VW. I will never purchase another VW!! Now the car will sit until I can get enough money to repair it..then unfortunately it will be dumped to some other poor soul….unless the word gets out about how horrible these cars are.
Anonymous September 12, 2012
Please let me know as well. We purchased this vehicle for my daughter as birthday/graduation present (June). She has only been able to drive it for about 4 weeks total, that is how many problems we've had with transmissinon related issues. I will never buy another VW. I knew they had a bad rep years ago, but thought they had come out of it. My mistake!!!!
Anonymous September 16, 2012
Please let me know how to join this lawsuit. 2007 VW just presented this problem, gear box, $1200 estimated fix by dealer yesterday. 65,000 miles.
Anonymous September 19, 2012
ADD ME TO THE LIST!!!!!!!!! 2004 vw convertible 68,000…..NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY ANY KIND OF VW!!!!!!
Anonymous September 19, 2012
I also had my transmission go out on my 2006 VW convertible and even Volkswagen refused to cover it even though they new they were having problems with the transmissions. That was at around 80 thousand miles or so. A brand new Volkswagen transmission was installed and now at 120,000 miles it is knocking inside. I have to take it in tomorrow. I would love to add my name to the list. Hope this goes somewhere. I will NEVER buy another VW.
Anonymous September 21, 2012
I just sent an email to the lawyer on the suit. I'll update if I get a response.
Anonymous September 26, 2012
Please add me to the list. 2005 new beetle currently dead. All gears are lit
Anonymous October 6, 2012
I have the same issue with my 2004 Beetle. It has 70K miles and sitting in the driveway because of the transmission, but that doesn't stop the car payments I'm making every month on a vehicle I thought would be reliable. "Oh, it's Volkwagen, they're a good company, they're reliable..This car will be great!" Man how I couldn't have been more wrong..I called VW and they told me the extended warrenty didn't apply to me and I was responsible for all costs. Awesome. How can they get away with this?
Anonymous October 7, 2012
My 2003 VW Beetle lurches, squawks, squeals and practically shuts down every time I drive it. I have taken excellent care of it and have few than 49,000 miles on it but it is almost completely dead…. has anyone figured out how to join the lawsuit?
Anonymous October 8, 2012
Anonymous October 9, 2012
Does posting here add me to the list of Vw Beetle transmission valve body failure suite. If so, please add me.
Does anyone have the address to write VW a complaint?
Anonymous October 9, 2012
I have a 2005 with 82k New Beetle GLS convertible with the Tiptronic Transmission. It was at Browns VW and had the transmission check over one year ago and they would not do anything to fix it. Hard shifting, jerking, over revving between gears, and slipping gears. They documented the problem while the warranty was in affect. Now West Broad Vw states the warranty has expired. West Broad Vw is no better than Browns Vw. I want to be part of the lawsuit against VW.
Anonymous October 9, 2012
adding myself… have an '07 new beetle convertible with only 59k miles!!… again, transmission problems!! and just out of warranty. jerks/jumps when driving and just this past weekend it went limp on me on the freeway. vw dealership told me needs transmission replacement (ya, $5,000) or to outsource it to a transmission specialist if i wanted to gamble and fix a more pinpointed problem with "no guarantee it wouldn't fail in the future". so, took it to a transmission shop and the mechanic didn't even look at my car, just talked with me for 2 minutes and said this is a common problem with this car and he could fix it without having to replace whole transmission. vw needs to take some responsibility here. my car is faaaar too "young" to be having these kinds of problems!
Anonymous October 10, 2012
Click on the link "here" above at the end of this article and get the attorney's contact information and let him know that you want in on the class action suit. The more people that can get together to file a class action suit, maybe VW will give and help us all out that have this same problem.
A copy of the Volkswagen New Beetle Defective Transmission Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
Read more at http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/1520-vw-new-beetle-defective-transmission-class-action-lawsuit#gra68F85dIUvsC0V.99
Anonymous October 12, 2012
I dont think this should be a New Beetle only class action lawsuit as there are tons of Golf, Jetta and Passat owners that are dealing with the same symptoms in their cars that have the tiptronic transmission.
Anonymous October 12, 2012
My 2004 automatic convertible beetle has had a hard jerking gear shift for awhile now and after having the transmission fluid flushed thinking that was the problem, it's even worse. I could barely get to work today, it kept slipping gears and it's a short commute. My car is only at 72,500k miles, this is ridiculous. I want my name added to this suit.
Anonymous October 15, 2012
How do we go about this lawsuit? How do we set it up. My dad bought me an 04 Convertible Beetle now he has me scrambling trying to find the cheapest used transmission. The cheapest one i've found is 3,700.00 AND ITS USED. Please help me. I'm tired of being without a car. any sudgestions please e-mail me email@example.com
Anonymous October 17, 2012
I need to get in on this lawsuit. Bought a used 2005 VW Beetle in mid 2011 and the pre-inspection service found no issues. Now in late 2012 I'm having the hard jerks in between gears and it's the valve body I'm told. This car only has 50,000 miles on it! WHAT A JOKE! How do we get included in this lawsuit?
Anonymous October 18, 2012
Replaced transmission at a cost of $7,000.00. Add me to the suit please.
Anonymous October 18, 2012
Just bought my first car-2006 Beetle w/83000. and only drove it a week. Needs a transmission fix
Anonymous October 23, 2012
I have vw bettle 2005 convertible 62000 miles, the trasmition have problem in the valve body the cost in the deler is 1600.0 $ ……………
Anonymous October 24, 2012
I purchased my 2005 beetle with 82k miles on it and have been experiencing the sane problems. Can't drive my car for too long cuz once transmission is warm the jerking begins. So afraid of getting stranded. Someone please help with information of what we can do.
Anonymous October 25, 2012
Just bought my 2005 Convertible 2.0 and it jerks once the engine gets heated up. I'm sure it's going to be a transmission issue. From reading these posts, I'm not sure it's even worth getting fixed. I signed up for the Class Action Lawsuit Info.
Anonymous October 27, 2012
owner of 04 New Beetle, 80,000 miles, just starting to have problems. How do I join the class action lawsuit?
Anonymous October 31, 2012
I have a 2000 1.8L turbo with 150,000 kilometres on it that's doing exactly what is described in some of the posts. My non-dealership mechanic suggested that I take the car to a transmission place to confirm exactly what is wrong with the car, but I didn't know that this problem was as prevalent as it seems to be.
Is my car eligible for the class action suit?
Anonymous November 1, 2012
I have a 2004 Convert, 2.0 Turbo. Bought used. It JUMPS from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd AFTER I have driven about 15 min. I have no money, so have not taken it in, but have been doing some research and I have found this lawsuit.
I bought mine used, with 119,000 miles last July. She is so damn cute, but, I don't have the money to fix this problem. Have spoken with VW customer service, but nothing they can do.
Please, how do I also partake in this class action?
Anonymous November 2, 2012
I have a 2006 convertible beetle purchased used with 90 miles. My transmission is also having the exact same issues as posted by so many others. It jerks once it is warm when i am accelerating and decelerating. I took my car into the dealership on Monday and he described the exact way my car drives leading me to believe he has heard my story many times over. I spoke to VW today and was unsuccessful in getting VW to pay for my valve body and transmission repairs. I asked if they would be willing to pay for at least half of the repairs since I am only 14 thousand miles above the extended warranty. Instead I was offered a $1000 credit toward a new vw. This credit is no more than a slap in the face. This is my 3rd vw and my last. They are good looking cars but terrible when it comes to reliability.
Anonymous November 6, 2012
Add me too.. Same problems with the trans. i have the 2003 VW beetle convertable. Any Info. please let me know. Thanks
Anonymous November 6, 2012
I wish to be added to this too. VW is refusing to cover the cost of even my valve body because I am 4 months out of the warranty extension that they themselves put a time limit on, even though they have acknowledged that they manufactured this defective part. I cannot afford the high cost of this repair that VW should be covering. My car only has 67,000 miles on it!
Anonymous November 9, 2012
I too want to be added to the Huge list of unhappy people. I,was told the warranty for this problem expired 6/30/2012
Anonymous November 10, 2012
Exactly same situation here with my 2005 VW new beetle. Transmission has fallen apart at 63000 miles. Please!!!
Anonymous November 12, 2012
My 20004 beetle convertible only has 54,000 miles. It was barely drivable. Dealer found a leak in the transmission, and replaced a faulty part. When I picked up the car, the dept manager told me it's a good-shifting car. Well, it still shifts rough after it warms up, and has the same lunging problem mentioned above. I also had the door latch/alarm problem- they finally replaced the door latch.
Anonymous November 12, 2012
I have a bettle 2005 and it needs a transmission it jerks and jumps please can I join the law suit
Anonymous November 13, 2012
My 2004 Beetle convertible has all the same dangerous symptoms discussed above, with the engine racing when shifting from 3rd gear to fourth, especially on level ground or a downhill. Mechanic says there is no sign of transmission fluid leakage. This case was filed almost a year ago, so I wonder what assistance we can give to the attorney who filed? I have heard nothing from him, although I had contacted him directly in writing.
Anonymous November 14, 2012
How do I get added to the list? I have the same issues.
Please help car is sitting in my driveway.
Anonymous November 20, 2012
How do I get added to the list I have a 2005 beetle that just started having similar transmission problems My car has 45,000.
Anonymous November 24, 2012
How do I get added to the list, I have a 2006 that has problems at 52,000 miles.
Anonymous November 25, 2012
Anonymous November 27, 2012
This is how I got on the list….http://www.classactionlitigation.com/volkswagon.pdf
Anonymous November 30, 2012
freaking out with all of these comments. Car is jerking, and horrible sound when I back up. Rubber surface on dashboard is sticky……But, the transmission is awful. HELP…………59.000 miles. Live in Boca Raton, FL.
Taking care in Tues…have an extended warranty. AC is out…..HORRIBLE CAR
Anonymous December 5, 2012
I am so happy and sad at the same time to find this blog and class action lawsuit. I was told today that my 2007 Beetle Convertible has to have a valve body replacement causing in excess of $1700.00. This does not sit well being that I am unemployed and need my car to look for work. It makes me angry to know that VW knew this problem exist as many times as I have taken the car in for routine maintenance work and this information was never disclosed. Now my car is over 100,000 miles and the repair for this issue is on me. Can someone tell me how to get in on this class action lawsuit.
Anonymous December 5, 2012
2001 need tranmission new beetle help please help me with any news email@example.com
Anonymous December 10, 2012
I have 2006 new beetle which I bought new. My car has 35,700 miles when I started to have problems with my transmission in Oct 2012. Took it to mechanic and was told there was nothing wrong with transmission. Still had problem and took it to a volkswagon mechanic who also said there was no problem but if it happen again would have to take it to a transmission mechanic. He gave the number for volkswagon of America which I called and was told my warranty was up. Warranty was for 50,000 miles or 5 years. I took it to a transmission mechanic and was told it need a transmission value body. I called Volkswagon of America and was told that the transmission value body had 2 day warranty left on car. The car was at the mechanic and within the warranty time that was left. Volkswagon of America also told me that if I had it at a volkswagon mechanic it would have been free. This doesn't matter who fixes the transmission it should still be covered under warranty. Its against the law not to reimburse for the transmission value body.My car has cost me over $5000 so far. If I can I would like to be added to the class action suit.
Anonymous December 10, 2012
2004 convertible bug with a little over 66,000 miles. Bought it back in May of 2012 and it is currently in the shop for the valve issue. The part alone is over $1,000. Knowing this issue, VW should at least pay for the defective part. Thr first car I had was a '69 bug and had a '71 after that. No major issues with either one. VW needs to own up to it's mistake and make this right.
lisbeth December 30, 2012
I would like to find out more about this and get added to the list as well.
Thank you!!!!
Jackson January 1, 2013
please let me know how to add my name to this list. I have a 2004 beetle convertible that is shifting really hard and has on one occasion got stuck in 3rd gear….please help me
Marcy Knight January 2, 2013
Owner of 2004 Convertible. Sitting in the driveway as I continue to make payments! I would like to be added to this lawsuit. Quoted $3500 for transmission replacement-better than some, but more than I have! Thank you!!
Chelsea Cordova January 2, 2013
Would love to add my name to the list. 2005 VW Beetle, transmission cutouts on the freeways going 70 mph is a dangerous dangerous situation. Tons of hard shifts, even after having the recalled valve replaced (before the recall I might add, and no reimbursement for previous BS appts at the dealership while their incompetent mechanics can't accurately identify problems!) Thanks a lot VW, at least now I know what car make I can eliminate while I'm automobile shopping!
Mario January 3, 2013
its so funny how everyone here has the same exact stories , what is VW waiting for ? deaths like the Toyota pettle issue? my 2005 conv. Beetle sits in the garage with 71k miles
drew h. January 7, 2013
my 06 conv beetle is sitting my driveway as we speak. not even drive-able, but yet i still have to make my payments. $4000 is the lowest quote i could find to replace my transmission, and thats with a USED one! who is to say that transmission wont leave in the same position a couple months from now? i will never buy another vw again, unless the engine is in the rear…
Tina January 8, 2013
just traded in my 2005 vw beetle with olny 54,000 miles on it when they told me it would cost $6000.00 to put a new transmission in it
so ford got my business goodbye beetle…..
need info so i can be added to this list.
pissed off January 8, 2013
What do I need to do to become a part of. This large class action lawsuit. I am paying on this car and to replace the transmision cost almost as much as buing a use car. My wife and I are pissed off because we can not aford to make the payment and get it fixed.
Gail HC January 9, 2013
Please add my name to the list of defective transmission. I have a 2002 Turbo Diesel Beetle and I need a new transmission. Please advise ! Thanks!
Karen January 10, 2013
I have an 05 VW Beetle convertible. I purchased it used and before I put 60 miles on it the check engine light came on and it started having trouble shifting. I took it to VW to have the transmission checked and they said the fluid was fine and the tranny was fine. They suggested I "re-set" the transmission which is done when the car is in the off mode, you press on the gas peddle and hold it, there is a button under the peddle that re-sets the transmission. I thought – OK I'll try that. I did, it helped until it got hot outside. Then back to jumping and skipping. I don't think I should have to constantly "re-set" the tranny every time I get in the car?????? Like the rest of you, when I looked the problem up online I saw numerous complaints about the same problem. I find it a little strange that VW didn't know anything about this???? BEFORE replacing your tranny – drop the tranny pan and check the magnet. If there are metal shavings the tranny needs to be replaced. If there are no metal shavings it's not the tranny itself but could be a number of issues relating to the tranny. I have seen posts from people that replace the tranny and still have the same issues!!! Could be: #1 Dirty tranny fluid or the WRONG tranny fluid. It MUST be OEM and should have a yellowish tint. #2 Stuck Valves in the tranny valve body #3 Tranny Speed Sensor ($35) – I saw that someone fixed this himself and bought the part from an auto parts store and this solved the problem. #4 Tranny Control Module (computer for trans) – this is hiding behind the passenger side of the dash. #5 Malfunctioning Alternator which can affect cellonoid operation. #6 Exhaust issues – Engine overheating is common: Water pump, thermostat, neutral safety switches. #7 Water pump (stock is plastic) replace with metal spool to avoid timing belt meltdown. #8 Radiator clogged – These are a number of things that can affect the transmission and can save in having to REPLACE the tranny. Which won't work if these other issues have not been addressed.
John Tierney January 11, 2013
We had to trade our 2005 bug in because the tranny was shot. Because of the problem with the tranny we only got 1000 dollars for the car on trade in. The book value without the problem was over 5000 dollars. Add my name to the law suit
Katie Ketchum January 15, 2013
I am currently having the same issues with my 2005 Beetle. I have been experiencing the intense kick back in the car going from 1st to 2nd to 3rd gears. I'm so annoyed with this problem and finally took it into the shop. The auto repair shop has told me I need a valve body replacement and a rebuild on the transmission. It will come out to $2,000 estimate to get it fixed. DESERT VW has sold me a lemon. I have had continued issues with the car, but the transmission has been the biggest challenge. The car only has 60k currently. I would love to be involved with this class action. Please send all information this way!
Jennifer Croley January 16, 2013
I called the off ice of the lawyer that ifiled the lawsuit. I do't know if it's too late. I am like all of you. pissed and feeling like I should be reimbursed for the defects I am paying for that Beetle must of known about.
Jennifer Croley January 16, 2013
I am in the same boat as all of you. This is horrible. I cannot afford a 4400 transmission. What are we all supposed to do? Just take this? This is really wrong!
Ron Mitchell January 18, 2013
My 2004 Convertible began having shifting problems around 60K. Dealer said they will check for $95 for a estimate to repair. They said it would be $2000 to $6000 to repair. Volswagen of America told me they would give me a voucher for $750 off of new Volkswagen, no thanks, Car is sitting in garage.
Dwane Bussey January 18, 2013
Please add me. I am experiencing the same 1-2-3 gear kickback. The car feels like it has been rearended when this occurs. The transmission now spins with no traction and does not go forward.
frank swanson January 19, 2013
my 2004 diesel beetle after 1004 mi transmission wouid not shift out of first gear and also wouldnt shift in to reverse its at a vw dealer now.they are installing a mega tronic unit . after reading the above mentioned incounters with these instacis of mechanical problems,im afraid i mite be feeding adead hoarse .it seems it is infact a defect. Ide better cover my basis I ASK TO BE COVERED AND LNCLUDED IN THIS LAW SUIT . THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Sofia January 20, 2013
I would also like to be added to this lawsuit! I contacted VW of America and they pretty much told me I'm S.O.L because my warranty is expired. I have a 2005 Beetle convertible and am having the same transmission problem, kick back when the gear changes. I've been the only owner of this car, it hasn't even hit 50K miles yet. I even had it in storage for a year because I moved from California to Illinois. I can't believe they are doing nothing about this!
frank swanson January 20, 2013
correction#106 The miles 104,000 the expired extended warranty was 100,000
Meg January 22, 2013
I hve a 03 conv. 2nd owner. Had 62,000 miles when purchased, crapped out at 70,00 less than 6 mo later. It too feels like its been rearended when it shifts.The power locks work when they want to and the back glass is falling out of the canvas. The window reg went out on the pass side…500.00 to replace. Yeah right! This is my 2nd go with VW and the last. Had an 01 Turbo before and it was a pile too. Add me to the list.
Angela James January 27, 2013
I would like to be added to this class action. I have a 2004 VW Beetle Conv (74K miles now) and am experiencing the transmission problems that others have described. I have discussed the problem with the dealer many times over the years and was told "they could not recreate the symptoms I describe with the shifting." Now that I am past the 65K miles mark, they say they cannot help me.
Debra Keltz January 28, 2013
2005 vw beetle convertible same problems as all others. 141,000. Please include me in to action suit.
Jennie Middleton January 30, 2013
2004 with serious transmission problem also. And since I bought it used, I never received info on the extended warranty. Please include me also
Melanie January 30, 2013
I want to add my name to the lawsut as well. transmission is junk. stuck in third gear and wont shift.
DeeDee January 30, 2013
Have a 2003 new beetle convertible only 80k miles, transmission problems and coverage denied by VW
Susie Rain January 31, 2013
I took my Beetle to VW in June because occasionally after driving for about 15 minutes I would notice when i went from excessive speed to a stop (like exiting the freeway) i would feel this jerking as if the car was not shifting properly. VW wanted to charge $1600 to change the valve body even though i learned later that the warranty on this part had been extended for two years and that i was covered in that. They new this they tried to get away with making me pay and after much discussion about what i learned on the internet they agreed to fix it at no cost. Now six months later i am having the same problems. They said it is my transmission and and it needs to be replaced for $6200 (book value for the car is approx $8000). I asked question like "did the bad valve body cause my transmission to go bad?" but they said they are unable to answer that question. I also asked "if the problem is different why is the car doing the exact same thing as when the valve body was bad?" and again i got no answer.
Kevin February 2, 2013
Yeah, me too. 2003 with a rebuilt replacement tranny that is having problems too. Please include my information for the class action suit. Thank you!!
Kevin February 2, 2013
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I honestly don't know if this will be effective, but I recommend contacting your congressional leaders. I have sent a letter to my state representative and I do believe if enough consumers do exactly the same thing it could make a difference. VW of America needs to be accountable for selling a deficient product, not taking responsibility for it, and leaving so many of us customers with broken vehicles and hefty repair bills. If enough congressional leaders have constituents with the same issues from the same corporation, maybe they can help us hold VW accountable.
Good luck to all,
Tony February 2, 2013
2004 beetle convertible, it shift great when cold, when warm it jumps gears,downshifts for no reason, changed trans fluid with oem on 3 occasions, new water pump,head gasket, no avail! I have one disapointed 20 year old daughter, and I'm not happy
Peter Kinser February 5, 2013
How do I get in on this suit, I have all the paperwork from the dealership when they forced me to buy a new transmission before the warrently to replace the valve was issued.
Pamela Reitz February 6, 2013
I would like to join this class action also. I have a 2003 VW Beetle Convertible, 120k miles (bought brand new, will soon have had it for 10 years). First noticed problems with the hard shifting over a year ago and had been told my transmission is fine, nothing registered on the diagnostic test. However the problem has continued and gotten worse to the point I'm afraid to drive it now. Of course my warranty is up and I cannot afford to pay for a new transmission, considering the age of my car and mileage. That should make no difference though, if this is a known defect with the transmission. Every mechanic I've inquired with won't even touch my car, talk about it or offer solutions – now after researching about the Beetle transmissions, it is clear to my why.
Jamie L February 7, 2013
I would also like to add my name to this! My 2005 VW Beetle transmission gave out on me and I cant afford to fix it!! I pay my car payment every month on a car I can't even drive I loved that car and I only had it for about a year when it broke down. If anyone knows anymore information will you please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com? Thank you
Wanda February 12, 2013
How can I be added to this class action suit against VW regarding mt 2004 VW beetle. My transmission went out without even a warning. Now I can"t find one anywhere. VW wants a large amount of money to replace the one in my VW. Thanks….Please advise!!!!!
Dean February 13, 2013
We just purchased a 2004 Beetle Convertible for the daughter from the original owner who had all repair record, including having the transmission "fixed" to the tune of over $3000. We have now seen the hard shift from first to second. Transmission warranty, very short one, has expired. How does one get added to this lawsuit?
Jade LeRoux February 13, 2013
Yea '07 Beetle 2.5 6spd. gone bad only 79k on it and i can't afford repairs. I'd like to join the law suit. The book says 11.6h labour for removal and re-conditioning of transmission. roughly $590.oo excluding part's on code 17114-Gear Ratio Monetering Incorect-Gear Ratio P0730 Mechanical Intermitten Malfunction. Wish Me Luck.
Bianca Bennett February 16, 2013
How can I be added to the list? I recently purchased a 2005 vw beetle and have been noticing these problems as well.
stephanie bessette February 17, 2013
I have a 2006 2.5 liter new beetle convertible. I first started to notice problems with the car shifting over a year ago. Last March 2012, my car started to stall at random moments. I took the car in to get new brakes, struts, have the transmission looked at and an oil change. That cost $670. A few days later, my car started to stall constantly, like it wasn't idlying high enough. Plus my "Park, Rev, Nue, Drive" lights were all of a sudden light up at the same time when I would put the car in Drive. I would stop at a red light, pause in traffic on the highway, I even had to pull over for an emergency vehicle and my car stalled while slowing down. I've had numerous near death experiences because of it stalling. I took it to another auto body shop and after another $300 to have the transmission looked at again, they found nothing wrong with it and it wouldn't stall for them at all. However, it still happened. I decided to suck it up and go to the dealership. $900 and a week of them having my car later at Balise VW in Warwick(they were very nice) I drove my car home and it stalled turning off the main road onto my street. I almost was killed by on coming traffic. I took it immediately back to the dealership and told them I didn't want the car back until it was fixed. They put me in a brand new 2012 beetle for another week, and completely flushed out my engine, for free. That solved my problem. Until last weekend. I just had an oil change (full synthetic) and my check engine light came on and went off. My car started to putter when slowing down, all of the gear lights came back on when the car was in drive, and it has stalled three times since last Saturday. The most recent was today, with a fire truck behind me and I slowed down to turn off the road. Do you know how hard it is to make the wheel turn to get the car out of way when its just coasting?! I really cannot afford to spend another 2 grand fixing my car that is just going to break again. This car cost me almost 25k… more than that after interest. I should not be having these problems. Not to mention the fact that the heat doesn't work when I apply the brakes either. I have gotten that fixed for the first three years and then gave up. Every time I am told there is a "air pocket in the heater core" and that causes the heat to turn cold when the car is not moving. Plus, I have never had to replace a headlight as often as I do with this car. Not to mention, it is inpossible to replace the headlight by myself. I have to take it to the dealership. I tried taking it to an indepenant body shop a couple years ago. Apparently the dealership says that the tire has to come off in order to replace the headlight. Well this guy didnt do that and he didn't put it back in right either. My entire HEADLIGHT fell out of my car in the middle of downtown providence. I had to drive around for 20 minutes in search of a giant headlight. Anyway, if anyone has a suggestion for me about what to do with the transmission that isn't going to cost me another grand or two, I would appreciate the help. I am at a loss at this point. Thank you
Ping of KY February 17, 2013
Please add my name to the list. I own a 2005 VW Beetle that has the same issues with the transmission. It only has 39,000 miles.
Rebecca Gutierrez February 17, 2013
Please add my name to the list. Have a 2004 New Beetle convertible that needs a new valve body and triptronic.
Thank you.
Billy Lawrence February 18, 2013
Add me as well….. My 2003 Beetle has the same problem. Given that I've had to replace all the Window motors and the cat coverter along with the whole "take the engine apart to clean the oil filler tube (for $1200)" with less than 70K on the car I'm not looking forward to replacing the transmission as well.
Kendra Hubbell February 18, 2013
My car lurches in to 3rd gear. I took it in to the dealer and they said that I needed a valve body replacement, and that it would cost me $2,000. I asked them about the extended warranty on this part and they said no, it's not covered. I have 70,000 miles on my car and it is a 2006 New Beetle. I would like more information on how to join this class action suit against VW.
Gayle Jantzen February 19, 2013
I have a 2004 New Beetle that is slipping between 2nd and 3rd gears. I want to be a part of a class action lawsuit again VW.
Please help me.
How do I sign up for lawsuit?
Ryan February 21, 2013
Please add me also, I have a 2004 which I just spent $2024.00 replacing the valve body due to hard shifting, mis shifting and near stalls.
Inetta Cooper February 25, 2013
I have a 2004 VW beetle transmission is gone, water pump needs replacing, and ive spent over $2000 in electrical and window problems
Sherri McMullin February 28, 2013
Serious transmission problems are happening. 2004 with 59k miles. It is fine when the car is cold once it heats up, it shifts hard between gears, even slipping when going uphill and when reversing it has given me difficulties. Please help, do not have the thousands that will be needed to fix.
Shereford March 4, 2013
same problems can not drive now key stuck in the ignition and to drive put gear in nuetral major issues
please add me to lawsuit
Colin Dussault March 4, 2013
My 20 year old niece bought a used 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. 118,000 from private seller. Initial test drive prior to purchase went well. NO signs of trouble. HOWEVER, after driving it home to Ohio from Pennsylvania the transmission began to shutter, lurch, miss, slip and hesitate when accelerating from a stop into 1st and 2nd gear! SO now getting it evaluated at transmission shop before going back to previous owner and pitching a fit. I am inclined, based on all of these reports that this will not bode well. Another customer/driver subjected to an inferior product.
Marshall Bullard March 5, 2013
Add me too list as well. Wife complaining of shifting problems when hot. Just bought paid one payment car is junk. 2005 conv 62000 miles!!!
Christine March 8, 2013
I have a 2007 Beetle and having transmission problems. It's going to have to be fixed. PLEASE add me to this. Thank you
Katie March 8, 2013
First, I am just sick reading all of these posts….Had I done a better job researching this car, or even just a quick and dirty google search I would have seen how terrible the Beetle is and never purchased it! I will never purchase another VW product again!!! Yes, the cars catch your eyes, they look nice, but beneath the surface, they are mechanically inferior products. Ultimately VW will pay the price for not standing behind their product and making it right for their customers! It appears they simply do not care about customer loyalty. They don't seem to have made the connection between their refusal to act on this issue and the damage it is causing their customer loyalty base. With so many choices in new vehicles today, this kind of business strategy is mind boggling. In the end, it was a difficult decision for me as I absolutely love my 2007 red convertible (82,000 miles, purchased in 2010) – not even paid for and facing a huge transmission bill from the dealer. I am purchasing another car this weekend (not VW). I will be driving my Beetle back to the dealership and dumping it off on them. They can now deal with it……If I could contact the press and they would cover this on local TV, perhaps I could shame the dealer into making this right. I know I will take a huge hit to my credit, but ultimately I cannot risk driving a vehicle that is going to break down and strand me. I am choosing not to join the class action because when looking at prior VW class action settlement (google engine sludge class action suit) it took 6 years and claimants were lucky to get half the cost of replacing the engine. I had to weigh my options and choose the better of two really bad situations. I wish all class action claimants the very best and I will be rooting you on to victory!!! VW will ultimately lose this battle and will only make it right when forced to by the courts… actually, it will only be half right as the settlement is bound to be pennies on the dollar and VW will admit no wrong. Our system is so broken…… keep fighting the good fight!!!!!
Sarah Brunner March 8, 2013
I am having transmission and turbo codes (check engine light) coming up. I have a 2003 VW New Beetle Turbo with ~77k miles and may have to replace the transmission or trade it in. Please add me to this as well.
Kimberley Angelini March 8, 2013
I purchased a 2007 New beetle in April of '07 in the winter of 2009 I had to get my tiptronic repaired on my car. Lately my car seems as though it eccelerates and drops down with a bang or thump. I took it into the dealer and they said that they couldnt find anything wrong and nothing showed on their computers. I ended up taking the mechanic with me for a drive so he could experience the problem. As soon as he felt it he told me it was the transmission. The car went back in and they said that i was over 2 litres low on fluid and that there was excessive clutch material on and around the drain plug and the fluid that was there was whipped into a frothy mix of concentrated bubbles. Its slightly engaged in neutral setting. And for $521.33 they replaced 2.5 litres of fluid and changed the filter and told me that i would have to buy a new transmission for $5200. Then I came across this lawsuit. Please advise as to how I too can get involved with this lawsuit. When i did the customer survey, the dealship called me up and said that I red flagged them because I complained about the transmission, and that i wanted answers.
April March 10, 2013
Bought a brand new 2007 vw convertible it has 32,460 miles on it. transmission just went without warning..
Reuben Rivera March 11, 2013
Please add me to the list….2003 New Beetle Convertible with 49,600 miles….I will love to be part of this action
Roxane March 11, 2013
I too, am a screwed owner of an '05 VW New Beetle convertible. I purchased the vehicle 5/22/12 with 68k miles on it. Within 3 days it was back at the VW dealership having the Tiptronic casing and housing replaced. 3,000 miles later started with the same transmission problems everyone else describes: Hard downshifting, lurching @ upshifting, especially 3rd to 4th gear. Took it back to VW dealership on 1/15/13 complaining about transmission. Tip-tronic switch broken, again, and replaced. Was hit with a $550 bill for replacing alternator harness, aux fuse box and a 110A fuse. Walked away with same problem! I was told they would have to pull the transmission to see what was causing slipping and lurching to the tune of $1700! Told them to leave it. Was also quoted $5k for new transmission. Since the car blue books at $6K…this repair makes absolutely no sense! I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE VW CAN STILL PUT THESE CARS ON THE MARKET WITH KNOWN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS! INSANE! Since I need a new transmission….I would like to be included in the Class Action Lawsuit against VW!!
Debby Hutchison March 11, 2013
I have a 2005 VW Beetle and last year just noticed the lurching and now I took it into the dealership for diagnostic testing and they told me it is the Transmission Valve Body and I am past the 7yrs or 100,000miles! I have 77K on my car and have kept it in pristine condition! I am blown away that this was never recalled! Add me to your class action suit! Please advise!
Magdalena March 12, 2013
I want to be added to the class action lawsuit. Our '06 VW beetle is done for at 80,000 miles. It was in 2010 at 51,477 miles, while still under warranty (we purchased the extended warranty), that we took it in because of transmission problems. They replaced the mechatronic unit, the brain of the mechanical portion of the transmission, a $6,000.00 job. Now, 34,000 miles later, the same problem, only now they're calling it "total transmission failure" and this time out of warranty.
mary warner March 12, 2013
My 2005 beetle is having the lurching problem…again…i am at only 57k …there was a recall in 2011 I believe, but that was only warrentied for 1 year and am not sure what exactly was covered/repaired. Love my bug but this is a huge worry….I read that a similar problem was fiexed bu resetting the computer??? I am going to the vw dealer today and hope all will be ok…but plese add me to the action..
Margie Turner March 14, 2013
My 2005 Beetle Convertible is experiencing the same problems. VW Customer Care offered to pay $1,500 towards a new transmission, which would cost $6,000. Am still paying for the car and cannot afford to get it fixed. Can't even sell it now with the problem. It just sits on my driveway, depreciating every day. How do I add my name to the class action suit?
Teresa Van Buren March 15, 2013
Please add me, 2005 conv with 67,000 transmission gone. Over $5000 to repair!! Why would I put money into it? It has been a lemon ever since I bought in 2007 with 11,000 miles. Had to have a new top put on at 36,000 miles
jamie March 18, 2013
I would love to be added. 2006 VW beetle. Just told by the dealership that I need a new transmission and they are going to charge me $9000! That's more than the car is even worth!
Debby Hutchison March 18, 2013
To Jamie #163 if your Beetle is a 2006 it should still be in the time frame of 7yrs or 100,000 miles! Dealerships know about the Warranty Extension Letter
Debby Hutchison March 20, 2013
Ok Beetle Bug Owners! Let's unite! I'm printing out 100 copies of this Warranty Extension Letter w/this website & other websites pertaining to this and posting it on every single Beetle I see! Hopefully, this will help someone who hasn't been screwed yet! Also, I'm posting it on my FB and having everyone I know repost and I go to VW FB pages as often as I can & repost this. Please do the same! Haven't heard back from VW Auburn Hills yet!
Jerry Castillo March 21, 2013
I have 2003 Vw beetle same issues. Wish Vw would just take responsibility for there flawed products
lauri torreance March 21, 2013
bought a 2004 having the same problems just had it at the shop and they say its worn body valves and needs a new transmission please add me to the lawsuite
LIONEL H BROWN March 22, 2013
i am having problems with my 2004 Volkswagen Convertible transmission. my VW only has 85847miles and the transmission is slipping from 3rd gear to 4th. how can i add my name to the class action suit. PLEASE ADVISE THANK YOU
Grace Williams March 22, 2013
Please add me to this list. I have a 2005 VW Beetle around 75,000 the transmission problem started.
Douglas Robertson March 23, 2013
My wife has a 2003 Convertible that started having the issue around 85K miles. We didn't have the resources to repair it, so we had to keep driving it. By the time VW came out with the lame "extended warranty" instead of a recall, ours had 106K on it (6K past the allowable mileage to be covered). Last year took it in for the valve body repair for $2K, but was told the entire tranny had to be replaced instead for about $5K. Had to let the car sit for the last year until we had the $5K. Just took it in this week, and now they said it will cost $7100. I'm really getting fed up with the runaround on this. They keep trying to convince me to throw it away and get another car. And that's the dealer telling me this! But this car is my wife's baby, and I would never tell her to get rid of her baby. This class action is loooooooooooooong overdue. VW (and the tranny designer Aisin) need to pay for every one of these poorly designed, defective transmissions, yesterday!
Patricia Collis March 25, 2013
I have a 2006 VW New Beetle Convertable that is having the hard shifting problems and VW won't extend goodwill on the warranty for the Valve Body to be replaced. The car is not 7 years old until September 2013, but it does have 106,000 miles on it. I was never sent any information on the extended warranty regarding this issue. Just spoke to a VW advocate they will not help. They say their goodwill was the extended warranty, pretty bad for a company that wants to grow it's sales by 80+ percent! I want to join the class action lawsuit. VW sucks and needs to do a recall on the the valve body. Amazing what they can get away with when they know it's a problem! So frustrated!!
Mike April 1, 2013
Same problem as everyone else. how do I get added to this? getting run around from VW.
patrick hefferan April 2, 2013
i have 2004 beetle convt. transmission sucks nothing bot problems vw is responsible for the problems and should be made to pay
Patricia April 3, 2013
My transmission problems started about 80k. i now have 90k and I was told to replace the TCM. (transmission control module) So hopefully that will fix it. Please add me to the list, thank you!
Michele Vance April 5, 2013
I have a 2007 beetle, the transmission modul was placed at $1100, the shifter $200, now they are saying I need a transmission $5000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! please add me to the lawsuit!
Elizabeth Stiles April 5, 2013
I have a 2003 VW 80,000 miles…….and I need a new transmission and timing belt to the tune of $8,000..OMG
Please add my name to the class action law suit
Tommy A. Boone April 6, 2013
82,480 miles and the 2004 vw convertible New Beetle automatic transmission is having problems shifting at low speeds. Add my name to the lawsuit. It is ridiculous that a transmission (serviced as recommended) has such limited use.
Your efforts to resolve this matter are greatly appreciated.
Erwin April 9, 2013
I own a 2004 VW Beetle and am having the same problems with the transmission not shifting properly. I would also like to be added to this lawsuit. Please advice. Thank you.
Albert Ballard April 11, 2013
I have a 2005 Beetle and at 72,000 the transmission shifts hard between 1-2 and between 2-3 gears. This is both going up in gears and downshifting. Had a 2002 before this one with no problems. I have been a Volkswagen guy my whole life. Have a restored "69 in my garage but these new ones are junk! This is a ridiculous situation. VW needs to step up and rectify this situation for the sake of trying to repair their reputation. Please add me to this class action suit and advise me of anything else I need to do. Thank you!
Cindy April 14, 2013
2004 VW Beetle Convertible,terrible car transmission out at 37,000 miles.( I don't drive far so time was up)Airbag sensor out 4 times,top out twice,window won't roll up.Thanks
Patrick inSacramento April 17, 2013
Is this only for tiptronic transmissions? Because I'm thinking about buying a 2004 GLS hardtop with 76K miles for $6500. But it's a regular 4-speed transmission. Should I worry? Email me at email@example.com
Christy Smith April 17, 2013
How can I join the law suit against VW. I am having to use my 2003 VW convertible as a yard declaration. Can not afford to get a new transmission. I don't know what to do now.
Priscilla Petit April 21, 2013
How can i sign up to be a part of this lawsuit,my 2003 vw beetle is in the shop as we speak because of the transmission, very expensive to repair who has that kind of money. Please advise. Thank you
Allen April 23, 2013
Was just informed that the transmission on my 2006 New Beetle needs to be replaced, the car only has 61,000 miles on it and has been in the shop for transmission repair before…..I would love to join this law suit
Jack April 23, 2013
2003 Jetta GLS -1.8 Tiptronic – how do i become a member of this class action suit?
VW owns Bugatti, or a least did, as far as I know.
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport lists for over $2.5million!! VW has the money to produce an excellent domestic vehicle – but hey!, why do that?
Lets all get together and show this very large company that the "Little People" have more leverage than they do – especially when VW has allegedly known there were problems with the Tiptronic – and also electrical problems with their cars.
Robert May 1, 2013
Just paid 2000.00 dollars to replace the valve body on the tranny. 2006 Beetle 61000 miles. please keep me up to date.
Rocky Hughes May 18, 2013
have 2003 bug with a transmission that has to be replaced at 65000 miles please add me to list
Denise Bari May 19, 2013
Bought my 2007 beetle convertible in January 2011 with 22,500 miles on it. Just hit 70k miles yesterday. For the past 3 months I've had the same issues as everyone here. When car is cold, works fine. When warmed up, the transmission starts acting up…hard shifting, car jerks and lurches upon acceleration and braking to a stop. At highway speeds, I have no problems. But I now dread city traffic and sitting at red lights. Please add me to lawsuit.
Adriana Serrano May 21, 2013
Add me to the class action suit against. Volkswagen regarding my 2003 Beetle I can't even believe the horrible experiences these people are saying, I am going through the se thing, it was a gift to my daughter but now is more like a decor for my front driveway waste of freaking money , this is B.S.
John Rumker May 21, 2013
How can I become a member of the class action law suit on my 2003 VW beetle?
Pat in PA May 27, 2013
2003 Transmission and electrical problems
Only 88,000 miles on the car.
Add me to the class action law suit please.
They need to replace the transmissions.
Lauren Dobbs May 27, 2013
My 2005 beetle transmission is doing all problems listed above. I do not have an extended warranty and will be out my main mode of transportation or a lot of money when this transmission finally goes. Which I am pretty sure will happen very soon seeing how it got stuck in 3rd gear so I crept home and now it wont start at all. I want to be added to this list!
Dawn Romero May 28, 2013
I want my name added also. I have a 2003 VW Beetle Turbo & it's costing more $ than any other car I have owned. This transmission issue is the worst. I can't drive it in hot weather (I live in Nevada) If I'm in stop n go traffic it shifts so hard into 3rd? gear that the front in pushes down. The loud slam it makes is scary. Plus when in down shifts it will slip all the way. Most the time after I drive for about 10 min, it won't go out of 3rd gear. WOW! I have only had this car for a couple of years & I never dreamed I would have such horrible issues on such a well "recommended" car. So far I'm quoted about $2500. to replace the transmission. Who has that kind of $ on top of everything else I have done to it? HELP??
Stephen Gearhart May 28, 2013
My 2005 bug convertible with the tip tropic transmission is a nightmare. They want 3600 dollars for a new transmission and 2800 dollars for a used one with a thirty day warranty. Screw job! I have owned 16 different VWs and this is the only one with problems like this. It slips so bad no one will drive it, and I am hesitant to even have it fixed because it is so costly. The car working is probably only worth the cost of the transmission. Now the back window in the ragtop has fallen out and if you search the Internet all of the 2005 convertibles have done the same. I have 60,000 miles on the piece of junk!
sheila sparks May 28, 2013
I just purchased a 2003 VW Beetle Convertible and it jerked so bad driving it home I thought I was going to get rear ended (several times). Very scary!! It would go in and out of gear constantly, I couldn't even tell you how many times I had to pull over before it would go back into gear. I would like to be added to the class action law suite!! Now I am going to have to put more money on it to have it fixed! Just got it home on 5/24/13.
Maria Grayson May 29, 2013
Original owner of 2003 convertible new beetle car has never seen snow sits in garage all winter. Having same Robles with transmission practically breaks your neck with the jerking and hard shifting once car s warmed. Car has less than 100,000 miles. All highway mileage work over 100 mies round trip to work on I 95. Please add my name to let I cannot justify aging 5200 for a transmission. Last year the timing belt was replaced at a cost of well over a thousand dollars. I live my Beetle and really don't want to junk it the car looks brand new. Please add me to list please.
Robert Kresge May 31, 2013
2004 turbo new beetle about 55,000 transmission is starting to jerk. Almost feels like clutches are gone. Engine revs then tranny catches and the car will lurch forward. Very uncomfortable feeling. Dealer says it is not covered and it will cost more than $6000″. So now stuck with a problem. Will never so another VW product.
Lisa Maroney June 4, 2013
I would like to participate in this class action lawsuit.
My VW only has 34.800 miles and I'm having major transmission problems. I was told I needed to replace the valve body. $1,500.00 not including labor.
Lisa Maroney June 4, 2013
I would like to participate in this class action lawsuit. I own a 2006 VW beetle with only 34,800 miles. I am having major transmission problems, I was told I needed a valve body replacement.
Please let me know.
Leslie Jarvis June 4, 2013
I have a 2004 VW Beetle with 87K miles on it. I bought it used in June 2012. My transmission is also experiencing the same issues! It shifts hard between 2nd & 3rd gears and it starting to shift hard between 5th & 6th gears. Took it to the VW Dealer in Greenville, NC & they told me I either need a new valve body or a new transmission.
Cindy Hansen June 5, 2013
75,000 miles my transmission is acting up. Stalling, slow, jerking, it is going to cost me thousands of dollars to replace it. I have to have it towed over 100 miles to even get it worked on. I want to be added to the law suit. VW needs to make this right!
Matt June 6, 2013
2003 Beetle convert.displaying same symptoms as above drivers only 64K miles! Add me to the suit please.
Deborah June 8, 2013
Please add me to the class action suit or advise me as to how to add my name to the suit. I have a 2005 beetle which has just started having transmission difficulties (79,000 miles). I am in the process of trying to get VW to repair or acknowledge that something is wrong.
Corinne June 10, 2013
Ummmmmm…I have the same problem but a new lawsuit needs to be filed….this site apparently doesnt update.
mario June 17, 2013
everyone please read this, i am also in the same boat.perhaps we need to take a dif. aproche
John Tierney July 15, 2013
Add me to this lawsuit. Owned a 2006 VW Beatle that the transmission went bad in. No help from VW.
ted mouskountakis July 31, 2013
2007 beetle transmission doesn't shift properly it jerks me in gear and i have to let up on the gas for it to go back in gear, my tiptronic dash board doesnt light up when i yank it to the right it doesnt go into tiptronic mode please add me to the list same issues!!!! add me
ted mouskountakis July 31, 2013
2007 beetle transmission doesn't shift properly it jerks me in gear and i have to let up on the gas for it to go back in gear, my tiptronic dash board doesnt light up when i yank it to the right it doesnt go into tiptronic mode please add me to the list same issues!!!! add me
ted mouskountakis July 31, 2013
2007 beetle transmission doesn't shift properly it jerks me in gear and i have to let up on the gas for it to go back in gear, my tiptronic dash board doesnt light up when i yank it to the right it doesnt go into tiptronic mode please add me to the list same issues!!!! add me
Lauren August 6, 2013
I recently bought a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle from a dealership Autobahn-USA in Florida. I have only had the vehicle for a year with under 65,000 miles and need a new transmission and the vehicle is dangerous to drive. Please help with adding me to the list.
Alexis Rae Richard August 14, 2013
I would like to add my name to the class action suit against VW regarding my 2004 VW Beetle Convertable which now needs a new transmission do to the same issues.
Matt Milsap August 15, 2013
I would like to add my name to the class action suit against VW regarding my 2006 VW Beetle Convertable which now needs a new transmission do to the same issues.
Elvia - Florida August 16, 2013
I would like to add myself to this lawsuit, due that my car 2006 Beetle, have the problem with valvebody transmission. it had a recall about that issue, was replaced, 2 months later, yesterday, transmission stop working.
If someone in Florida pls email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Sarah August 17, 2013
Just got word today that our 2004 Beetle needs new transmission valve body. Under 55k miles. VW wont work with us because it is "out of warranty". Please help us get added to this suit as well.
Michelle August 19, 2013
Please add my name to the lawsuit as well. I have a 2004 beetle that the valve body has to be replaced. Please advise me how to add my name to this class action suit against VW. Thanks
Brad H. August 20, 2013
I would like to be added to the list for my wife's 2005 New Beetle Convertible. What is the process to join this?
Brad H. August 20, 2013
Unfortunately The lawsuit was thrown out:
Amanda Taylor August 22, 2013
Please add my name to this list too. I have a 2003 vw beetle that has a messed up transmission as well.
christine curtis August 23, 2013
had the same problems window reg. trans.66,000 miles if this was my refrigerator, lawn mower, or house someone would be accountable VW would rather through Lawyers at it than fix it and MAN UP
christine curtis August 23, 2013
had the same problems window reg. trans.66,000 miles if this was my refrigerator, lawn mower, or house someone would be accountable VW would rather through Lawyers at it than fix it and MAN UP
Valerie September 7, 2013
Had 2003 VW convertible. Car would bang into gear. Scared me to death. . Dealership said my warrantee ran out and would cost me $1500 for new auto valve. Was told by several transmission mechanics that my transmission would more than likely have to be replaced. Car only had 65,000 miles. Bought for $19,000 and traded in last year for $2300. Broke my heart. Never will own a VW again!!
Mary Bales September 9, 2013
Still have my 2005 beetle convertible and it bangs into gear and exhibits all the same issues that the others have expressed. I too need to get this car fixed once and for all! Please add me to the list
Lisa Wilson September 9, 2013
I just purchased a 2003 VW Beetle Convertible and it jerked so bad driving it home I thought I was going to get rear ended (several times). Very scary!! It would go in and out of gear constantly, I couldn't even tell you how many times I had to pull over before it would go back into gear. I would like to be added to the class action law suite!!
Cindy McNerlin September 11, 2013
Have a 2003 beetle that is having the same issues as everyone else…transmission problems with only 83000. Miles. Please add me to the list
Nicole Protzman September 11, 2013
I have a 2004 vw beetle 63000 miles and transmission slams into gear!
PAM September 12, 2013
I have a beeeutiful 2007 Yellow Convertible Beeltle. At 150,000 miles, My bug would bang into second gear. I was diagnosed with having a defective valve body. It was replaced today for $1800.00. Why, oh why did VW not have a recall on this part? My dealership is wonderful and are not to blame. VW should be for this. I am so disappointed they did not recall this part.
Elizabeth Peters September 17, 2013
Basically my 2005 beetle has been giving me nothing but problems. A few thousands of dollars have been spent in repairs over the past few months. The most recent has been the sudden dangerous jolts that send my car with only 84,xxx miles into a lower gear, thus creating the chance for myself to get rear ended. Add my name to the list please and let's these problems resolved with the customer in mind first.
Debra Sentell September 22, 2013
2006 VW Bug banging hard into gear and will not come out of 3rd and it slips long before banging into 1st gear… please ad me to the trans list, its too expensive that now my bug just sits in the driveway and get rides where im going.
Tina Henson September 24, 2013
We have a 2005 TDI VW New Beetle, beautiful car, but a death trap. The transmission shifts in Neutral on it's own. The mechanic says it will need a new transmission about $6K. Never, never will I own another VW. They re-called beetles in China and Japan, but not here?? What a shame that VW will let down their customer's like this. I tell everyone I know and meet, never buy a VW or Audi with a DSG gearbox.
Blanca September 24, 2013
Add me to the list. I own a 2007 beetle that revs and slams between
1st-rd3 gears.
Ana Del Orbe September 26, 2013
Have a 2005 beetle convertible got it right out of the factory brand new started having problems with the transmission about 3 yrs ago same issues,, skipping gears,etc.. Now transmission needs to b replace..cost 3000.00 (add me plz)
Lois September 26, 2013
We bought a used 04 VW beetle within 2 mths the transmission started to down shift hard then started to revive up before shifting from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd and 4th.Had the fluid and filter changed for 355.00 a little improvement. Started doing the same thing . Back to the shop says it's the valve body 1500.00 if that's the only problem. The car has only 67000 miles. Please me to the list too.
Janice Pierce September 27, 2013
I bought a 2005 VW Turbo Beetle – @ 59,000 miles I started getting terrible transmission issues – gear not going up, revving to red-line, and then jerking into gear. Eventually, while driving to work on the interstate in heavy traffic going 15-20 MPH stop n' go, my transmission completely failed. I could not accelerate faster than 20mph. I took it to the dealer and they will not honor their 7 year extended warranty which I purchased in 2007. They now want me to pay $6000 for a new transmission. Please add me to the list.
Pam Turpin September 27, 2013
Bought my 2005 convertible beetle brand new Christmas 2004. The car of my dreams, or so I thought. Have been having the same transmission issues. Add my name to the list!
Curt Parker September 27, 2013
Bought 2003 convertible and had issues in 2006 with trip tronic then again in 2007. Now the valve body they say was the problem and a few thousand miles later they say its the transmission. What a joke.
Glen Bennett September 30, 2013
2006 Beetle Automatic with dmf failure at 80,000 miles very conservative driver
jeff stout October 7, 2013
Add me to the list 80,000 cvt transmission gone 6000 to 8000 to fix car not worth that.
Teresa Arnold October 7, 2013
2007 cvt transmission jerking want change gears 62,000 come on judge this is not right. Wonder if VW paid of another Judge?
Natalie October 8, 2013
I had these same issues… 2005 Beetle…I was positive I needed a new transmission, and was ready to get rid of the car. I decided to try to get the valve body fixed, because I found a place that would do it for under $500. Also changed transmission fluid. So far, it seems to have worked like a charm! Seems totally normal now, no problems whatsoever, as far as I can tell! If it starts acting up again though, I am not going to put any more money into it.
joe dunn October 12, 2013
05 vw beetle convertable. serious automatic transmission issues. Had fluid and filters changed, no better. Rough shifting esp from 2 to 3.
DK October 13, 2013
My 2007 Convertible is causing me issues. I mentioned the issue to two dealers one in NorCal and the other SoCal, both said nothing is wrong with the car. Not the case, it shifts really hard at times or it sticks in 2 and 3rd gear! Seriously, a recall is in order!
Jose Roquemore October 16, 2013
I have a 2004 VW Beetle with 6500 miles and it has been sitting in garage for 8 months because the transmission shifts suoer hard. Add my name to the list because I am stuck with a lemon.
ken October 20, 2013
Same issue here. 2004 New Beetle with 130K on ticker, but hard shifts between 1st and 2nd. Daughters car. Would rather not have to worry about my teenager going somewhere to have her break down in a unknown and possibly dangerous area. C'mon VW have some balls and fix these issues!!!!!
Debi October 28, 2013
I have a 2004 conv. beetle with 80,000 mi & it just started changing hard between gears, my mechanic ckd trans fluid, it was fine so…. he is thinking trans body or transmission replaced, but if you get a new one or replacement is it going to do the same thing?????? Come on VW man up & do the right thing.
Michelle October 30, 2013
Please add me to this miserable list! 2005 Beetle gls 2.0 slams between gears 3-4. Teenage daughters new car which she refuses to drive because of the almost break neck hard shifting. Really sickening, VW! Fix your mistake and stop putting innocent people in harms way!!
Elvisk October 30, 2013
i just bought this vehicle used, under 75 thousand miles for my mother. i am having the same exact issues in that between second and third the car forces itself to change gears and the tires shreek, where can i sign the petition?
Jeanette October 31, 2013
Yep me too! Transmission dead at 85000 miles. Dealer says a new valve body will fix 60-80% of the problem. I would still have the valve body inflicting damage on the tranny. All that for $2k. How is that a solution? Or I can put in a new trans with a one year warranty and with the same defects for 7k… My vw mechanic who has been looking after my 89westfalia for 20 years says no one will touch the New Beetle tranny. Rebuilding them doesn't work. Even Aamco has come to them for suggestions. They don't have any…
L. B-Ridge November 5, 2013
Bought my daughter one with 72,000 miles on it. She got to 84,000mi, now it need replacing.
Sharon Carter November 6, 2013
I bought a new Beetle GLS in 2005. First problem noticed was all the bracket lights lit up after driving on the highway for awhile and can't use the "manual" shifting capabilities. Now it's started to slam into 3rd gear from 2nd, sometimes slams into 2nd from 1st. So hard that the tires will squeal and sometimes my head will hit the headrest like I've been rear ended. 134,000 miles on it, so I guess I'm lucky. Shame on Volkswagen for not fixing a known problem. Add me to the list!
Barbara Jackson November 7, 2013
I just purchased a 2004 Volkswagen beetle 2 months ago and had to pay 2400 to have something replaced in the transmission. It was jerking like the motor mounts were broken and took it to a Volkswagen repair shop and was informed it was my transmission. So please keep me updated on the lawsuit or whatever is going on with these transmission.
Zeta November 19, 2013
Same problems with my 2005 convertible Beetle. Only has 64,000 miles on it! Add me to this list!
Debbie Gray November 21, 2013
Just received my repair quote…valve body $1,661.86. I have a 2005 VW Beetle with just over 80,000 miles. Add my name to the list!
Liz November 22, 2013
I bought used 2006 Beatle I have the same problem please add to the list !!
Bruce Regan November 22, 2013
We bought a used 2005 Beetle convertible in August of 2012 with only 46,000 miles on it. My daughter complained after a month that the car was "skipping", drove it a few times and just notice a lag from 1st to 2nd. Since March of this year the car has sat in the driveway with no use, the transmission is so bad. Told it was 3K to fix the valve body issue and they wouldn't guarantee it would fix it. Recently found a guy who did a bunch of research on this, said the valve body could be replaced for $1,100 but thinks that there might be enough problems that the entire transmission will need to be replaced, that will be another $3,500! Told me to go after our Dealer/VW to get it fixed.
Juan Echevarria November 26, 2013
I have the same problem. The car slips when changing from1st to 2nd and Iit forces itself to change gears hard when going to 3rd. It's definitely a defect from vw and they should fix this.
HereinDC December 18, 2013
SAME HERE !!!!! Bought my 2005 Beetle new in October 2004. I now only have 55,000 miles and the exact same thing. Dealer wants $1950 to repair.
The blue book value of the 2005VW beetle is only about $4000.
RON SPRINGER January 4, 2014
Same as everyone. 2004 convertible turbo S with 65000 miles. Just stuck 1300 into motor for timing belt, water pump, and cam pressure switch? My 1976 Beetle was much more reliable and cheaper than this thing.
Add my name to the list.
Pilar January 18, 2014
Same transmissions problems on my 2004 beetle convertible. VW dealer charge me $4700.00 to replace a rebuild transmission and more than $7000.00 for a new one.
cheryl strockis January 21, 2014
I don't even know where to begin… with ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS AND NOW MINE, WHY ? WHY ? WHY ? IS NOTHING BEING DONE BY VW ????SHAME ON YOU VW….My car is at 80,000 miles having the same issues as all of the ABOVE….I AM A SINGLE MOM WITH 3 CHILDREN, THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE….AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO GET THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FIXED….AND FRANK BOUCHER VW DEALERSHIP IN RACINE WI. "TODD THE SERVICE MANAGER" put his hands up and told me there "was nothing he could do" except for me to pay for it… WHY ? WHY? WHY VW WOULD YOU ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN TO US ???? AND ARE THESE COMPLAINTS GETTING ALL OF US ANYWHERE????? HONESTLY SIGNED A VERY VERY SAD AND DISSAPOINTED VW CUSTOMER
joanie January 23, 2014
Add me. I complained to Boardwalk Auto in Redwood City, Ca. We continually had issues with the car not changing gears properly ( automatic) check engine light on. All this while still under the warranty. We have a 2006 New Beetle. I called VW corporate to complain, because they were the ones apparently dictating the repairs. Boardwalk NEVER mentioned this pending class action. Why is this not being dealt with. Our daughter broke down on the freeway in a divider lane. She could have been killed. We bought this car for her because it was structurally safe. Add us to this rather concerning long growing list! Despicable!!!!
trish February 6, 2014
I own a 2005 vw beetle convertible. I have had to replace the transmission, the drivers door window twice because it goes up to high and I ruining the rag top. the lever to lift the seat forward has been replaced twice and is broke again. the back window wont got downand the other three will go up and down and not close all on its own. I have put at lease seven headlights in and now the tranny is going again!!I will never buy another nor will anyone I know. please add me to the suit.
Elaine Piccolo February 17, 2014
I own a 2005 VW convertible just spent $5,000 to replace the transmission. On my way home while driving the car the rear window rolled itself down and fell in the side pannel. No compensation from the dealer. How can I be added to the lawsuit?
Jim Carson February 21, 2014
Please add me. We bought a 2004 Beetle in the Fall of 2013 for my daughter with only 50,000 miles on it. Already replaced the triptronic and now it appears either the valve body or transmission needs replaced!!! It won't shift, shifts hard, downshifts hard. VW needs to step up!!!
ken Smith February 25, 2014
I would like to be added to the list of customers that Volkswagen has screwed. My 2003 Beetle has 71,000 miles on it and the transmission is shot. No reverse. Volkswagen wants more than the vehicle is worth to replace it. I do work at a large corporation and am able to warn people against this substandard company and would suggest that anybody on this list do the same. There substandard quality and lack of warranty back bone will catch up with them through lost sales over time. There new commercial touts how long they last… Just a bunch of lying German clowns!
Ana Del Orbe March 13, 2014
Same exact problems as above,,,my car has been sitting for over 6 months!!
John W. Milton March 14, 2014
I bought a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle last year. It had 80 thousand miles on it when I bought it and has been nothing but trouble from day one. The transmission has been horrible along with a laundry list of other things. The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want another Volkswagen beetle!!!! Please add me to the list.
Margie Walsh March 18, 2014
My 2004 Beetle has been jerking and chirping into 2nd and 3rd gear for 1 1/2 years now (since 40,000 miles). My German Auto Works shop said (surprise) we need a new tranmission but that it's fine to drive, so that's what I'm doing. Although I have mastered the art of smoothly shifting into gear by easing up on the gas pedal, it's still embarrassing to drive people around, always apologizing for the nonsense. Otherwise, I love my little red convertible, and my husband hates that I do!
Please add me to the list.
Anna Viola March 19, 2014
Hard jerking when engine is warmed up. Both downshifting and upshifting in a 2008 new beetle. I was told its the electro chip inside the transmission. If its not fixed the car will just stop running. This tansmission problem is estimated at $1,800.00 to repair. Please add me to this list. I have a sneeking suspision vw won't fix this.
Garrison Bailey April 6, 2014
This is exactly what is happening to my VW. the hard jerking is just awful. My car is a 2007 and I haven't even had it for two years yet.. UGH
Mariela Casiano March 23, 2014
I have a 2005 beetle & I am having the same problems everyone here has mentioned. I have tried dealing with the local VW dealership in resolving this problem, but nothing came out of it. Tried calling 1-800 and nothing. Very disappointing not having reliable transportation, let alone any type of transportation now…
david Levesseur March 25, 2014
Same problems. Add me to list.
Surging – can't afford to fix the problem.
And VW dealership said it was normal!
Kraig March 28, 2014
My 2005 NB Convertible started acting up a few weeks ago. I got the news today that it needs a new transmission. The vehicle only has 50,400 miles on it. I thought having to replace the top because the rear glass came unglued was bad. But being told that I would need roughly $6500 to repair the transmission is bad news. The car in good running condition is probably only worth $6500. Basically I am stuck with a like new peice of junk.
Add me also
Ken Davison April 1, 2014
Took my daughters 06 Beetle to transmission shop today for the same problems. While there a person called inquiring about getting his 06 fixed for the same problem of hard shifting and a fault showing some sort of slippage. VW in Walnut Creek, Ca wanted $6200.00 to replace. Car has 87,000. Too bad they are losing my business also.
Garrison Bailey April 6, 2014
Do we know if they are putting us on this lawsuit just by asking on this thread??
Garrison Bailey April 6, 2014
I have a 2007 VW convertible bug and I am in love with it. I have had it for almost two years and the past few months it has become obvious that the transmission is failing. It only has 77,000 miles on it and I am heartbroken. I am paying $350 per month payments and do not have the money to put a new transmission in this car… Please add me to this lawsuit! I have been a loyal customer to VW since 1988 and this is the first time I have had this kind of issue. I'm so bummed..
Angela April 10, 2014
I have 2005 VW Beetle Convertible with 69K mileage. The top won't go up and down, the window has come away at the bottom and cannot be repaired. I've just been told it needs a new transmission because it jumps in low gear. The dealership couldn't care less and offered me 3,500 but I owe $8,500. I am left with a piece of junk that I don't know what to do with.
Ana Del orbe August 10, 2014
I'm having the same exact issues ..top, window, transmission this is ridiculous,, my car is going on a year just parked ….. I bought my 2005 turbo convertable brand new, on September 2004 …. It has less than 80,000 miles.
Somebody needs to do something regards this issue…
Louisa Carter April 14, 2014
2005 Convertable…nothing but trouble since purchased. Only to date done 75K miles and transmission is shot totally. Back window has been hanging out of the canvas for 2 years, all the window mechanisms have had to be replaced.And its not VW's fault ??????? Really……..
I have had regular services and maintained the vehicle….what a piece of junk and never will ever recommend or buy one again EVER!!!!
This needs to be followed through with everyone joining forces to force their hand, and make them accountable as surely it cant be coincidence that everyone on here has exactly the same problems????
Reluctant, and very unlikely to have the transmission fixed as reading above it looks like they go again pretty quickly.
I want to be added to whatever list there is and please put my name in capital letters??
VW really do have something to answer to ????
Lori Williams April 16, 2014
Please add me to the list… my transmission too is acting crazy… the part is $1000.00…Volkswagon should be ashamed of themselves.
Ron Davis April 17, 2014
Please add me to the list … 2007 Beetle Conv. Volkswagen knows about the problem but it's ashame they will not rectify the problem.
Erich Liening April 17, 2014
2006 Beetle Conv. DSG Transmission is toast at <50K. Symptoms of slipping, jerking, then refusing to shift from 3rd altogether. All happened within a few miles. VW refuses to cover repair/replacement. Add me.
Leonard Mickens April 28, 2014
Our 2005 Beetle Conv. Transmission has 63,000 miles and it is jerking sometimes and drives well at times we know its a 2005 but it has been will taken care of.
Joan D.Elkins May 7, 2014
2003 New Beatle Converible Trasmission will not shift into 3rd gear (drive) 80 k miles need help live in Seattle Wa do i need to file a lawsuit on my own?
Joan D.Elkins May 7, 2014
2003 New Beattle Convertible 80000 miles wont shift in to 3rd gear need help live in Seattle Wa.
Rebecca June 4, 2014
I have a 2006 VW Beetle Convertible and I have the same problem…how do I get involved in the class action suit?
Andrea S. June 6, 2014
2006 Beetle 56,000 miles and the same problems with transmission. It has been in the shop for three days. I will never buy a VW again. Add me to the list. Or tell me where to be added to the list. Thanks.
AL M June 9, 2014
I am sick reading all of the complaints regarding the VW automatic transmissons listed here. We purchased an 05 VW Beetle new from our dealer and since we bought the car we notified the VW service department of a problem with the car stalling out and hesitating when starting out. The VW service department never was able to correctly diagnose the problem. Now when the car is out of warranty the problem is much worse and the transmission needs to be repaired. The failure is the valve assembly and this failure also caused the converter assembly to be damaged ($4400.00 repair.) It makes me sick to think that our daughters have been driving this unsafe car for over 8 years. The car has just over 40,000 miles and has been well cared for. I have had the same response as customers from VW above. I was told by VW customer support that they will not be able to help with the repair. I nor anyone in my family will ever buy another VW product. I will also never recommend their products due to our experience with VW.
Dee June 10, 2014
2005 Volkswagon Beetle…. Experience the exact same problems as everyone else, the car jerks and when I come out of 20mph and 40 mph it has major shiting problems. Sometimes it won't come out of gear it get stuck, I have to turn the car off and restart. Something needs to be done!!!!! I'm talking about ASAP. How can VW just ignore all these complaints? How can the judge throw the case out? This is damn ridiculous!!!!! Help US!!!! This is injustice!!!! This is a MAJOR RECALL!!! VW need to take responsibility for this RECALL and pay for the damages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kristi Denton June 24, 2014
Please add me to the list. I have always driven vw's and my 2007 convertible bug is the worst. I've replaced all window regulators, air conditioner and the convertible top all within the first few years of owning the car. The trim and upholstery inside are falling apart and the door handle pulled out of the door. I've questioned the dealership about the transmission and was told it was fine????
Anne Leishear July 6, 2014
Add me to the lawsuit as well…. I've had my VW 2006 Beetle for not even 2 years and now I need to replace the transmission for $4000 almost half of what I originally paid for the car. Never again will i purchase a VW because frankly I no longer trust them. Getting stuck in one gear on a major highway is very scary and extremely dangerous. Also feeling like your being hit by a car everytime you excellerate is not fun. Extremely angry and upset.
Andrea July 7, 2014
If anyone knows anything about this problem and lawsuit could you please email me. I bought a used 2004 VW bug. It has 120,000 miles on it. I was just told the valve body is bad on it. If you have any information on this please let me know. Thanks!!
Louis Casarez July 13, 2014
I have a 2003 vw beetle covertible. The transmision has been stuck in low gear, the speedometer does not work, it has 81,000 and I also want to be added to this suit.
Rita E. Modesto July 19, 2014
Please add my name to this Class Action Law suit, I have a 2006 New Beetle, same transmission problems, no help from dealer I purchased new from. WRONG WRONG WRONG, They should take responsibility. Please don't give up Volkswagen owners, write to Mr. Roy A Katriel,Esq. attorney at , 12707 High Bluff Dr. Suite 200, San Diego CA 92130, Counsel for Plaintiff Shirley J. White, she filed first law suit. If we don't do something nothing will change.
Amber July 27, 2014
Is it too late put your name on the list? I'm asking because my friend has a 2007 Beetle the transmission went out a few months ago.
bonnie August 4, 2014
2007 volkswagon beetle automatic convertible slipping and jerky when changing gears. 90,000 miles.
CLAUDIA GARCIA August 6, 2014
Quiero añadirme a la lista de demandantes, tengo un Volkswagen Neu Beetle 2.5 automático 2008 con 50 mil kilómetros y fue necesario repararle la transmicion y me costo muchísimo dinero, solicito se me reconozca la garantia mil gracias
randy gutierrez September 20, 2014
add me to the list we have a 2004 VW Beetle convertible turbo with 70.000 miles with transmission problems it shifts hard in reverse and drive transmission slips and is not drivable VW will not do anything about the problem it is not covered by warranty I have contacted a transmission specialist he has told me that it is a very common problem with VW BEETLES VALVE BODY GOES BAD IN TRANSMISSION
randy gutierrez September 30, 2014
2004 beetle convertible turbo transmission problems 70.000 miles it going to cost $ 4.500.00 to fix problems needs to be rebuilt its sad that so many people are having so many problems and VW is getting away with not fixing the problems with transmission ad me to list ,,,, payed over 21.000 dollars for the car and cant even drive it till i have it fixed
Tommy bostic October 14, 2014
Same problems, same results. Thought VW was a dependable brand. Never again. Now have a $9000 pile of junk sitting in the driveway!
ronald demorais October 20, 2014
Same here , 2003 convertible new beetle GLS 2.0 transmission is gone.
Rhonda October 28, 2014
2007 VW Beetle. 95k miles. Slipping and jerking and small oil leak no one seems to know where it is coming from. Only does this when I have driven it a while. Thinking valves or plugs are warm. Still, I owe the same amount as replacing the engine would be…. Ugh. Sucks!
Johnny November 5, 2014
I have spoken to VWOA and emailed a bunch of times about the transmission issue with the Valve Body. They are in the wrong and they know it. We really need to come together and make them pay or repair the transmissions asap. My 2005 VW JETTA 2.5 with 111k just started acting up about 3 weeks ago. I mean really acting up, I almost got into an accident because the gears were not going from 1 to 2. The jerking is so bad that it feels like someone is rear-ending me. I don't know what to do, and I don't have the $7000 for a new tranny. What has everyone done so far? If we stick together and stop being so sporadic on telling our problems, and instead take action I feel like we will get somewhere. I have spoken to customer service, Called local VW dealerships and some of them even act oblivious to the problem. As if they have never heard of such a problem. What a Joke dealerships are. I HAVE LOST TOTAL FAITH IN VOLKSWAGEN , and I will never purchase one again. In the meantime though, I would like mine fixed without myself bearing the expense. Lets stand up people.
Kathy November 12, 2014
I purchased my 2005 New Beetle in April 2005. It has been a major headache. Lots of money has been put into this beetle starting with a new transmission and the list keeps going. If anybody knows how to get on the law suit list please let me know. I have had it with VW. I will never ever purchase anything else from them. They don't take responsibility for their poorly made beetles..
Alyssa Kelly November 25, 2014
I just bought my cute Beetle in Feb. 2014 with 62,000 miles
the trans started jerking at 64,000. miles
It's smooth as silk for about 4 miles then the kick back starts
Please add me to the law suite too
Keith Smith November 28, 2014
Please add me to this class action. My 2006 beetle is exhibiting the same symptoms. It is shifting hard in the lower gears and sometimes jumping into neutral. Thank you and if there is any word, please let me know.
Teresa Houser November 28, 2014
I have a 2006 Beetle with the same exact problem, including the neutral issue. Try exiting off of a freeway, and then going forward. Nothing… Until I pull over and turn it off for a minute and then turn it back on. Crazy. The mechanic says I need a new transmission.
Rebecca Streacker December 6, 2014
2006 VW Beetle Convertible, same issue. As soon as the car is warmed up, it jerks into 2nd and 3rd. I've only made a few payments on this car and the repair could cost more than the value of the car! VW says my VIN was covered under the "extended warranty" which expired for my car in November 2013. Please add me to any proceedings going forward!
Jamie December 10, 2014
Is it too late to be added to the class action list? We bought a 2003 VW beetle for my 16 year old daughter and have had nothing but issues. Like a lot of others it has been sitting in the driveway for her to look at but not drive. Looks like the transmission needs to be replaced which will cost a little more than we paid for car! So unfair!
John Grden January 5, 2015
Our 2007 New Beetle Convertible automatic transmission is jerking between 2nd and 3rd gears. We are retired and on fixed income with limited savings. We cannot afford to put a new transmission in this car, our only car.
We would like to be part of a complaint against Volkswagen for designing a transmission that you cannot service or maintain. We would like the transmission replaced at no cost to us or reasonable credit toward a newer Volkswagen on a trade.
Concerned in Crosby, Texas
linzie pracht January 14, 2015
I own a volkswagen beetle convertible 2007 130,000 miles on it. Bought it cash with no warranty and on the way home my transmission started slipping. I am screwed with no warranty and can't afford 4000.00 to fix it. Please add me to this lawsuit.
Centralia, IL.
Karen Drenzek January 19, 2015
Have 2004 VW turbo New Beetle convertible with 82,000 miles (car driven from Arizona about 5 years ago to MA) and have been having issues with the shifting on my car for almost a year now Mechanic was about to change tiptronic switch and we were alerted to this class action suit. Will be watching for any updates on this. Guess I will be getting another car and sit and wait. Please add me to the group on the suit.
Lindsey M. January 20, 2015
Has anyone received any feedback regarding their posts? I would like to be added to the list. Have a 2004 New Beetle convertible that shifts hard and causes the car to jerk. Very scary! Guessing nothing will be done about it until someone dies. Sad, but true. Ugghhh….
Derek Rivera January 20, 2015
My wife and I have a 2005 VW Beetle 2.0L Automatic and it jerks when accelerating from 1st to 2nd gear and downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear. We were told that we need a new Valve Body, please add us to the list of the lawsuit as well, thank you.
Jesica V. February 5, 2015
I have a 2005 VW Beetle that I love, but hate. It's fine when I'm driving on the freeway and highway, but once I have to drive city and neighborhood speed limits it starts acting up. It jerks too hard and it is embarrassing. I have to apologize to who ever is riding a long with me ahead of time for the jerking. It also got so bad that the thing for it to speed up gets stuck and just accelerates without actually moving. I am pretty much waisting my gas when it accelerates out of no where. Since it gets stuck, I cannot gradually move forward so I have to pull off to the side and turn off my car and turn it on again so it stops doing that. I'm not sure what the proper term is for what I am talking about, but I'm sure other people have the same problem. It has become dangerous to drive this car within city limits. I commute to school and have no other form of transportation. I am a college student and cannot afford to fix the transmission or whatever the issue is. Also, I have anxiety and driving this car brings out my anxiety more. Hopefully VW or their lawyer comes up with a better solution. And if that solution involves money, then it better be affordable for a college student and other people with limited money. If I am still able to, please add me to the list.
Kim M February 22, 2015
Please add me to the list. I had the same problem with the transmission, had to have it replaced.. They need to step up and do something, this is just a complete nightmare, with this company.
michael jones March 2, 2015
Same issues, please add me to the list. I have a 2006 VW BEETLE. Major nightmare!
Brenda March 2, 2015
Glad I found this info. I have a 2003 VW Beetle Convertible. It started acting up last summer with approximately 60,000 miles also! I was told to replace the entire transmission as well. Any more info would be appreciated!
Steven March 4, 2015
Add me as well my wife's 04 beetle has been sitting in the garage for 2 years. I go out there start it every now and then to keep battery charged. But it only has 75k miles and trans is gone.
steve March 14, 2015
2006 bug convertible 59,000 miles same problem. bought 2 volks paid cash and they wont do anything, sign me up.
Elizabeth dorman April 1, 2015
2004 VW Beetle, 99000 miles, just noticed a slipping in the past couple of days. I want on the list, too.
Heidi April 7, 2015
Please add me to the list…. I have a 2004 VW Convertible and have had the transmission repaired several times… I can not drive it any longer due to the faulty transmission and the need for a completely NEW transmission. It will no longer shift into 2nd gear. I have always owned VWs (older bugs) This was my first and last newer VW. Heartbreaking the way VW treats their loyal customers….
Paul Berliner April 13, 2015
It appears my daughters 2004 new Beetle convertible transmission died today after experiencing the hard down shifting problem in recent weeks. I am sure a replacement tiptronic 6 speed transmission will be required. With only 80k miles this should not happen and want to be put on the list knowing the replacement costs will be high. Thank you for adding me to the list and correspondence.
Leah Perry April 16, 2015
I have a 2003 Turbo New Beetle Bug…same issues have happened to me just TODAY! UGH!!! Please add me to the complaint list…while I figure out what to do with my dead car in the driveway : (
Patrick Burneson April 17, 2015
I bought a 2007 Beetle, I thought it was a sharp looking vehicle. WRONG!!!!!! LEMON-LEMON.
Walter Schulte April 29, 2015
2006 VW bug with 60 thousand miles on it just sits in the drive way . Wont go because of transmission failure. Am told it will cost as much as vehicle value to repair. What can I do about it? Thanks
Marie Paulette Matis May 5, 2015
If there is any kind of Class Action for transmission problems – add me to the list. August 2014 transmission went bad, VW dealer wanted about $6000 to have it repaired. Went to a transmission repair shop and paid $3200 with a one year guarantee. Weeks after the transmission was fixed, the AC went. Still need to have the AC repaired and that will be about another $600. no choice have to have it fixed. I spoke to VW headquarters about the transmission in August, they know nothing about problems being recorded.
Sharon szepelak May 12, 2015
I have a 2007 vw beetle with 67,000 miles automatic. I will have to have valve body replaced next week due to hard shifting and jerking. Cost close to 1700.00. VW should composite us for defective product.
K Durden May 12, 2015
I have a 2006 VW Convertible that has 65K miles and is doing the same thing…ridiculous. Someone should be held accountable…and that someone shouldn't be me!
Bryan meaney June 9, 2015
I bought my daughter a 2003 beetle conv. Because she thought they were cute. I guess cute cost money the car downshifts so hard it almost puts you in the dash.bad valve body go figure please add me to the list.
Med Cullins June 9, 2015
I have a 2004 VW Beetle and the transmission is slipping and jerking…….you can add me to the class action suit too.
Med Cullins June 9, 2015
I have problems with my 2004 VW Beetle Transmission……How can I be added to the class acction suit
Julio De Jesus June 16, 2015
I have a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible problem with the transmission repair for $1,200 with a one year guarantee. Please add me to the class action.
Kelli June 21, 2015
My first car was a Vw beetle and so was my second. I noticed the transmission began to have issues and also was already considering getting the new new beetle, so asked what my trade in value would be. Get this; the dealership told me 600$ because of the transmission issue. I paid cash for my car, have treated it well, and have loved it immensely. If Vw does not rectify this issue or back their costumers, I will never.. EVER.. Buy another Vw and they will be losing a longtime fan. Please add me to the lawsuit as well. Also, are there any updates? Thanks! So disheartening :/
donna July 26, 2015
I have put out thousands on my 2006 beetle conv. transmission how do I claim part of this law suit?
patricia August 14, 2015
add me would like to be able to drive a car I'm still paying for, same problem as every one else
juan najera August 19, 2015
Same problem 2007 Beetle convertible Transmission Problems Still paying this car (ridiculous) How can i join the law suit?
Stacey Zickafoose August 24, 2015
2005 beetle with transmission problems. How do I add my name to this? What can I do?
Tiffany Penley August 25, 2015
I have a 2004 convertiable new bettle and it has done all of these symptoms !! Stalling at stop signs, red lights or even turning my wheel onto a road! I have almost been rear-ended multipule of times. My dad is a mechanic and he has never worked on these cars before ( they have thier own CRAZY systems). Add me to the list. Im tired of wasting money and still having the same problem.
Lucie August 31, 2015
new Beetle convertible 2003, tip tronic, failed, new transmission needed$$$$, and I tought vw was reliable!!! Please add me to the list. thank you
maleka walker September 1, 2015
My name is MALEKA WALKER I I have a 2003 vw convertible bug 80k miles transmission dead. Shift hard jerking into and out of gear. I contacted dealer and was given in writing a denial letter stating i just missed the extended warrantee by a month. For the recall for the valve body. I was heart broken my only form of transportation was dead at 79000 miles. SMH. SHAME ON U VW. Help is please i want to be added to the claas action lawsuite from Shirley J. White vs VW Bug Dealership. Case# 11~ CV~ 2243
maleka walker September 1, 2015
TThank You Shirley J white for having the tenacity to move forward with this VW lawsuit we are so grateful and hope that we forge through and when
Brenda September 2, 2015
Please add me to this list also. I am having the same issues with my 2003 VW Beetle! I was told at Don Jacobs in Lexington, this is NORMAL!! Trust me this is NOT NORMAL!!
Chris September 26, 2015
Add me to the list. My 2005 bug of 75K miles is sitting in the driveway until I can save up the $$ to have a valve body replacement. Never again VW.
Heather October 16, 2015
I HAD and 03 beetle that this happened to. What info is needed to be added?
Edward Randall Bernett October 28, 2015
2007 VW Beetle convertible with slipping automatic transmission. How do I join class action?
JIM WILBUR October 31, 2015
2004 VW BEETLE How do I get into the fight with all you on this problem I have the same problem I have had it looked at and a price quote of 5500 plus a 800 for a TCM to make it right put my name on the class action
Kathleen Waller November 1, 2015
2005 VW New Beetle Convertible! My dealership is telling me that my transmission is going to go out. Supposedly they don't see any fault codes stored in the TCM yet. The car hesitates and jerks when it accelerates. Is there going to be a new Class Action Suit regarding faulty transmissions? If so, I would like to join. Please respond to my email. Thank you in advance!
Lisa November 7, 2015
I have a 2005 VW Beetle Convertible. I was just told that the valve body needs to be replaced by the local VW dealership. I also took it to a specialist Transmission mechanic who was highly recommended. He diagnosed it and said the transmission and many parts within the transmission were bad. $4000. Any chance that anyone can offer any helpful solutions?
Howard December 22, 2015
My 2005 VW Beetle convertible needs a new valve body. I was told by multiple sources that this is an issue. Anyone have any feedback on how to get help from VW with this?
Ken December 24, 2015
2006 Beetle it changes gear smoothly for about 3-4 miles then starts jerking
then banging then it either gets stuck in 3 rd or 4th grear or in nutral.
I 'm afraid it's going to explode and kill me or someone else
Katherine Patterson January 5, 2016
Please add me too… I can't believe how my problems w/my VW are the same. This is horrible but I'm glad to have found this site. Being a single mom this puts my hardship at a whole new level. I hope this is real and I'm not too late…
Thea January 8, 2016
Please, I want to join this class action law suit. My 2007 VW convertible New Beetle is jerking once it is warmed up. I am a pensioner and do not have the thousands of dollars repair resources to replace the transmission..
Kenn Hommerding January 18, 2016
2005 VW New Beetle Convertible! Same problem as everyone else here on this thread. When is consumers affairs going to do something about this? Our serviceman is telling us that my transmission is going to go out. The car hesitates and jerks when it accelerates. Is there going to be a new Class Action Suit regarding faulty transmissions? If so, I would like to join. Please respond to my email. Thank you!
Jeanie Carnes January 21, 2016
I want to be added to this lawsuit my 2004 beetle convertible has the same transmission problems it has 68000 miles on it
Victoria January 31, 2016
I have a 2006 New Beetle Convertible 2.5L 6-speed Automatic and while driving down the road, it won't accelerate and then it lurches into gear causing a big thunk and jerks me and the car forward or it won't shift out of 3rd or 4th until I shut it down and restart it. Infuriating! How can we get another lawsuit going?
thomas February 2, 2016
2004 convertible had less than 60,000 miles on it, but was 2 weeks past the 4 year 60,000 mile warranty period and Volkswagen of America would not help at all. They sent me a $1500 loyalty check towards the purchase of a new one. I told them no thank you, but they sent it anyway. Needless to say, I didn't use it. I am in Georgia and if there is a class action suit here, please let me know.
Valerie Fidanzo February 3, 2016
I have a 2007 beetle I am having to spend $4,000 to replace transmission if any way to get any help from VW I would like to be added
Mary Ferry Bigelow February 4, 2016
I have a 2005 Beetle turbo convertible and my transmission has been acting very weird for the last 8 months. I have brought it to several shops and asked what they thought??? all is okay??? finally I brought it to a nationwide transmission specialist recommended by my great mechanic. I was told I needed a new computer for my transmission 1500.00 plus tax – okay!!! didn't change anything – so now they are saying I have internal transmission failure and must spend another 4000.00 to repair my car. it only has 35,000 miles and they were quite surprised??? just happened to find this class action suit online – is it still going on??? please add my name!!! and thank you!!!
Lori Rountree March 3, 2016
I have a 2007 VW Beetle Convertible. Engine surges in drive when stopped, changes gears harshly. Unpredictable. I would like to be added to this class action suit.
ezechias nieves sr March 12, 2016
ive had to pay(1330 dollars to AAMCO) already once and still a mere 1,000 miles later the same fucking problem,our beetle convertible still sitting in our yard covered like some goddamn cocoon,still paying FOR IT and fullcover insured with geico
Dr. Douglas Coe March 27, 2016
Just want to be counted as one more individual with a 2004 tip tiptronic/automatic transmission that is defective. Started feeling shifting problems at about 90k miles, when shifting up or down 3rd to 4th gear; had it checked by a transmission specialist and was shown very dark (dirty) transmission fluid and was told it could be a valve body problem or the transmission or both. VW doesn't require any transmission oil changes. I parked the car for over a year; found out it was worth about $1000 and then decided that I would drive it until it wouldn't drive. I've found that it shifts very smoothly while the engine is warming up. This makes me think that a transmission oil change with increased viscosity may help. I also am careful with the engine power if I feel the transmission slipping. I also use the triptronic shifter to keep it from going into 4th, if possible, and from downshifting into 3rd if on the highway; once past 4th gear, I shift it into 6th and cruise. I'm up to 93k and still driving it. What a shame that VW won't stand behind its products! This was my 1st and last VW product unless they decide to make complete restitution on this issue. The diesel fuel EPA issue is likely to take them to there knees.
Zachary April 8, 2016
Me and my fiance just bout a 2005 new beetle with a little under 60k miles on it , seemed great for a day ( it was cold out) then the next afternoon driving it the same transmission jerks have started occurring. What a waste of money, assistance please, inhave owned many vehicles thay have had some isssues but this is by far the most ridiculous issue for a company not to fix.
Tangela Washington April 12, 2016
As a 23rd Anniversary gift my husband brought me my little red convertible 2007 VW Beetle last month. I've been so happy until about a week and a half ago. Taking off from a stop light it started lurching and jumping and I wasted my coffee all over myself. The car has 95,000 miles. I took it back to the dealership twice and they cant find anything wrong with it. I knew that this lurching between gears was not normal. It's kind of scary sometimes. I'm very disappointed that VW didn't do a recall on these cars. It should have never come to a class action lawsuit having to be filed. Now, I know why we got such a great deal on this car…because it looks like I'm going to have some very costly repairs coming up in the near future! If by chance that class action lawsuit is continued in Louisiana or California or a new one is started I'd like to be a part of it.
Jenn Canvin April 13, 2016
I have had some frightening transmission related experiences recently with my beloved 2004 TDI Beetle – one that had me unable to move while fully exposed to oncoming traffic at an intersection while turning left. Currently my car is in the shop *again* while the technicians try to recreate the problem. $800 to flush the transmission has not helped. Do I pay the $6000 to replace the transmission when the shop cannot recreate the intermittent low gear shifting issues? So frustrating! Please add me to this lawsuit if it becomes a reality.
Tyler Gulley May 8, 2016
How can I join this class action? My 06 Beetle requires a new transmission and WOW it's costly. It's been sitting up for a while now.
Joe Goodman May 10, 2016
2005 Beetle……Just hit 70,000 and WHAM…. Bought it new October 2004. Add me to another dissatisfied consumer. Sad the lawsuit was dismissed.
Joseph M. Prichard JR June 24, 2016
Same deal, Bought cute little 03′ Beetle for wife and started having hard shifts,not a cute little problem! Bad Valve body! I'd like to add my name to the list.
Kimberlee N. Durden June 28, 2016
Please add me to the list with the many others that have experienced the same problem I have with my 2006 New Beetle. So sad because I love this car…but it has the potential of actually causing a fatality at some point when the gears act up in the middle of an intersection or at a stop light. Its too dangerous for me to even drive!
linda oliva August 23, 2016
I have a 2006 V W Beetle i purchased used with about 150 k. I have nothing but those same problems as everyone else. It has cost me so much money. I would like to be in on the law suit as well.
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