Problems with 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle VISIBILITY

The convertible top has been a major failure point. it has been "fixed" several times now and is still failing.*ak

Purchased my third volkswagen new beetle - recognize that my second one, a 2003 was a lemon _x0013_ 5 right rear tail lights replaced and 2 headlights. also had to have the intermittent wiper relay replaced - see odi #10074539.*ak dealer traded me for a 2004, on 4/6/04 and not even 2 weeks into my purchase, the driver_x0019_s side window would not operate properly. thought i was imagining things, especially after my last experience. i put the window down (electronically) and then put it up and it comes down by itself _x0013_ certainly another safety fault of this car. it happened 2 more times before i called the dealer _x0013_ they told me _x001c_oh, we knew about that _x0013_ bring it in and get it fixed_x001d_. oh, here we go again! i buy a new car about every 3-4 years, as i drive a lot and want a very dependable car, with no repairs needed. i will never feel safe in a vw new beetle again. no matter if i never have another problem&& incidient date noted is when the dealer took my car to fix it...............

Driver door power window:new beetle conv. when closing,will roll back down by itself and clunks when hits bottom. happens almost every time window is opened then closed. reported and taken to dealer april 20 2004, they found window glass almost falling off clip. reinstalled. released back to me. before i left the service area, window failure happened again. dealer then replaced motor 2 times. still same problem. dealer contacted vw. and was told software update needed and shorter cables. as of today august 21,2004 window still has problem and still waiting on software up. i have reported the case to vw. no resolution as of yet. *jb

When opening and closing the door window catches on the convertible top. as a result, driver has to close the door three to six times before it is completely closed. *ak this problem caused wear to the soft top. the armrest would not secure and the window would intermittently roll down by itself. *sc

Winshield wipers quit working while driving on the freeway in rain. ble to get off freeway without accident by sticking head out door window.hanging fuses did not get them working again. *ak

2004 vw beetle convertible. the windows catch on the top when the doors are open. this action is wearing top. the windows actually bend under stress when door is open. the auto-up option is interupted with when the window goes up, hits top and comes back down.this problem has been ongoing since i got the car new in oct. 2004.*ak