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Problems with 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle AIR BAGS

On average, the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 0 miles.

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle

While driving on an icy road at 20 mph my car skidded of the road and hit a tree head on. the car will be most likely totaled, and i received injuries to my leg, back, shoulder and neck. although my car is equipped with both front and side air bags, not one of them deployed. i mentioned the car received massive damage, yet the air bag system did nothing to lessen my injuries because they didn't work as i hoped. i purchased my vw beetle with the safety features in mind, but i now have learned that numerous complaints about the non deployment of air bags is common. i feel fortunate that my injuries were not life threatening, yet feel cheated that my vehilcle's safety features did not work when i needed them most. dt

At various speeds vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired electrical system, and fuel tank. but, problem still exists vehicle experiences oil leaks. air bag light is on, dealer secured loose connector clear codes. passenger seat would not move up or down. trunk very hard to close, dealer adjusted upper and lower trunk lock assembly. *slc

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