2009 Volkswagen Beetle Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,007miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, 15% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,007 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vw 2009 Volkswagen convt. Beetle- windows-I have had to replace 3 out of 4 windows. I only have 49007 miles and have had to replace at least $1400.00 dollars in window repairs alone. I have had the window regulator go out several time. When purchasing a car you never think that before you are through paying it off you will be out of tons of money just to keep in running properly. What happened to when you brought the car you were problem free at least until you paid it off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10519692, filed 2013-06, 49,007 miles“The drivers side window would not go back up went to dealer and was charged $700, four months later the drivers side passenger window is doing the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10532248, filed 2013-07, 38,500 miles“Rear window down after I drove with top down. Returned convertible top up and rear window won't go back up. Replacement/ repair is over 600.00 plus labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10474120, filed 2012-09, 125,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the drivers side window failed to operate and close the window. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to a diagnostic testing, who replaced the motor regulator. However, the remedy repair failed. The manufacturer was notified of this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10608530, filed 2014-07, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen new Beetle convertible. The was driving 50 MPH in rainy weather when the windshield wipers failed. The contact stopped driving to wait for the rain to stop before proceeding. The contact restarted the vehicle and the wipers began operating as normal. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The contact stated that the faulty wipers could have caused a crash. The failure mileage was 4,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10357939, filed 2010-09, 4,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245617Nov 13, 2023Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
- 10226226Nov 10, 2022A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- 10212136May 18, 2022Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 5 | 6% |
| 2014 | 5 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 21 | 32% |
| 2010 | 4 | 13% |
| 2009 | 5 | 15% |
| 2008 | 6 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 11 | 9% |
| 2005 | 62 | 24% |
| 2004 | 65 | 19% |
| 2003 | 56 | 18% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 21 | 8% |
| 1999 | 26 | 15% |
| 1998 | 37 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology