This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While driving. The headlights short out which burns the bulbs. The wiring harness is defective. The consumer has taken the vehicle into the dealer. The problem still remains.
My 1998 Volkswagen Beetle is falling apart. I've had to replace my headlights 6 times within the past 4 years that I've owned this used vehicle. My interior trim, window switches, gearshift knob & several plastic covers in the car have fallen now fallen apart. My 6 headlights have cost me approx. $600 plus rent-A-car fees which my warranty doesn't cover! please help me.
Electrical wiring located in engine compartment was routed too close to endge of vehicle battery tray. Wiring became damaged by chafing. Air conditioner compressor and fuel pump could malfunction.
Electical wiring located in the engine compartment was too close to the battery tray causing the wire to damage (recall-98V-100), owner is not satisfied with vehicle with this defect.
- Manassas, VA, USA
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When traveling up an incline vehicle started jerking. Vehicle cut off without prior warning, causing it to roll backwards. Consumer has contacted dealer. Also, recall 98V100000 did not include this vehicle.
The vehicle was parked and vehicle caught on fire for no apparent reason. Dealer claimed the cause to be a faulty wiring in the motor. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Recall # 98V100000 VW/engine compartment wiring. Owner unable to schedule appointment with dealership because parts are not available. Dealer not sure when parts will become available.
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- Littleton, CO, USA