2012 Volkswagen Beetle visibility/wiper problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph and attempting to roll the front driver side window upwards, the window independently rolled downwards. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Apr 23, 2015
“9-3-14 got into vehicle that was parked in my garage. Found horizontal crack running from behind rear view mirror about 8" in both directions and curving up to the roof line. Additionally there is a verticlal crack that intersects the horizontal one at it runs directly up to the roof line. There…”
filed Sep 9, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Beetle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Beetle | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Beetle | 4 | 8% |
| 2013 Beetle | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Beetle | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Beetle | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 Beetle | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 Beetle | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Beetle | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Beetle | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.