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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (50%)

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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (40%)

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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen New Beetle in Ohio, United States
- Nov 2006
Jul 2006

23000 mi
Turbo making a fluttering noise, wastegate actuator replaced 
Nov 2006

27000 mi
Wire for passenger windshield wiper came loose, wiper was not operational. Warranty repair. 

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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen New Beetle in Arkansas, United States
- Jul 2010
Dec 2009

38000 mi

US $150
bolt holding passenger seat back on backed out. this prevented seat and seat back from moving forward to allow back seat entry and from being moved back into locked position. Bolt was replaced and it operates fine now. 
Mar 2010

43100 mi

US $450
channel/track? for R rear window broke. window motor worked but mechanically wouldn't go up or down L rear window stopped working (same type problem) May 2010 - repair cost $450 again.  
Jul 2010

46500 mi

US $250
Key fob remote stopped working, dealer said needed to be reprogrammed, bought additional valet key, 2 seperate trips to dealer/ 2 attempts at reprogramming, 3rd trip-finally determined faulty remote, was replaced with new fob remote.  

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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Repair Histories

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