2.0 aeg motor uses excessive amounts of oil and exhibits piston slap on cold start. Engine uses a quart of oil every 500 miles. I have been told the piston rings have been installed upside down at the factory, which is the reasoning behind the poor oil control. VW is aware of the problem. Car has been in the family for two out of the last three owners.

- Redding, CA, USA

I have a 2000 Beetle. Bought it used with a extended warranty. The problem started few months after the buying it. The consumption of oil is outrageous. I have to change the oil every 800 miles. I took the car to the dealer, the dealer performed a consumption oil test, and according with their test the consumption of oil was within the standards of a regular consumption. Having to check the oil level every 800 miles is stressful. Few week ago I had to change the spark plug because the car wouldn't start.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

I have a 2000 VW Beetle. I bought the car used a little more than two years ago. Within a few months of buying the car I started having engine/electrical problems. I took it in........several times, same problem. As I am driving the car it just dies. I can be going 60 mph on the highway or 1 mph pulling to or away from a stop sign. With no warning the car cuts off. It always starts back up, but it will continually die. I lose all power to the car including steering. This is a serious concern and has been for two years and approximately ten times in the VW shop. The car definitely has a problem that no one can seem to fix. I have or my warranty company has repeatedly paid for the same and then some repairs to the vehicle. Some parts (the same part) were replaced within four months of each other. Mostly the shop determines it is the O2 sensors throughout the car (apparently you have several different O2 sensors) or something to do with the turbo (which has also been replaced once or twice now). Those things have been repaired. Some more than once. The car still dies. It gives no warning it just shuts off. Losing power at 70 mph on a crowded interstate can shake one up. I have contacted the dealer, the manufacturer, and everyone in between. No one seems to care or want to help me. Someone please help this car is a death trap!

- Clarksville, TN, USA

While driving and making turns vehicle stalled at various speeds. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer. The vehicle also stalled while stopped. The dealer replaced the mass air meter, diverter valve, oxygen sensor and fuel pump relay but the problem persist. The lower engine cover was damaged and the serpentine belt was replaced.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

I purchased a 2000 volkswagon beetle about two months ago and about two weeks after I brought it home the engine light went on. I read that these cars were coming with some kind of saftey defect in the engine and that's the same exact problem the dealer hasn't been able to fix twice already going on three times. The engine light keeps going on and these people seem to believe they know what they are doing. What should I do I don't want the car to cause some kind of accident or endanger my family or me.

- Brentwood, NY, USA

Consistent problem with air bag light and engine light comimg on/off while driving vehicle at any speed. Dealer inspected vehicle, and stated that air sensor failed.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

The vehicle stalled on several occasions. Previously the battery was replaced, however the stalling continued.

- Detroit, MI, USA

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle will vibrate and stall without no power at all.

- Martinsville, VA, USA

The check engine light and air bag light illuminated on the dashboard.

- Roswell, NM, USA

Ongoing electrical problems/false positives for the check engine light. Gel-like substance in the oil. Frequent replacement of interior/exterior lights. Nlm

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Bolts that hold engine front on right hand side crystalized, heat treatment failed causing engine to come loose.

- Upland, CA, USA

Vehicle has experienced several problems with the engine and transmission. Consumer was informed that there was an internal problem with automatic transmission which required that transmission be replaced. Also, dealership has informed consumer that head gasket and control valve for the engine were defective. Note: Dealership has been in possession of the vehicle for approximately 30 days.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

While driving at 20-30 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own regardless of braking by the driver. Oil pan failure was found out to be the cause.

- Pembrooke Pines, FL, USA

Oil pan broke, and dealer replaced oil pan. Vehicle was brought back to dealer for replacement of oil pump at 13,000 miles and at 14000 miles. Dealer stated engine needed to be replaced.

- Cedar Grove, NJ, USA