2001 Volkswagen NEW Beetle Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“Windshield wiper linkage arm nut securing the bracket to the wiper motor nut has no locking mechanism to prevent the nut from loosening during wiper operation. This results in the nut working its way off the wiper motor and the wipers ceasing operation. Reattaching the nut only works briefly until the nut works loose again. In addition, I receive no recall notifications for this vehicle in the entire time I have owned it and I am the original owner.”

“Windshield wiper fails to operate or operates randomly. The blade will stop in the middle of the window and go no further unless I physically push it down or turn the switch on the highest speed and then it may work so I can put it in the down position so it doesn't obstruct my view.”

“My 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle has had at least one recall associated with failures in the materials making up the electronic switches in side the vehicle (window switches). Recently, the I bumped the knob that controls the remote control exterior mirros and the knob broke off. Upon inspection, it is clear that the optical material which is used to connect (molded) the knob to the mirror switch assembly (and transport light to the knob for nighttime visibility) is too brittle to withstand prolonged use and snapped clean when gently bumped.”