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Major Problems with Volkswagen New Beetle - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Volkswagen New Beetle model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the New Beetle. Older New Beetle vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Volkswagen New Beetle problems by years

2006 1 2004 12 2003 20 2002 15 2001 39 2000 40 1999 34

Worst Volkswagen New Beetle Problems

SIDE/WINDOW
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle December 4, 1999 Victims: 2

No deployment of both drivers and passenger side impact air bags possible resulted in the death of the driver robert mcgary. nlm

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle February 5, 2002 Victims: 2

Transmission noted to be downshifted very hard when coming to a slow stop. when slowing to a stop and reaching the 15-20 mph area car will jerk hard. took back to tony honda for service and they told me that everything checks out to volkswagen specs and they were not going to check into it any further. volkwagen was contacted by me and told to take car for second opinion at cutter volkwagen here in honolulu. steve from service drove the car and could not belive it was doing the downshifting. after several days in ...

ANCHORAGE
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle December 4, 1999 Victims: 2

Lost control in an accident and the side impact airbag and seatbelt failure, resulting in death

What is the most common problem with Volkswagen New Beetle?

Overall the worst problem with Volkswagen New Beetle relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific New Beetle years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 ENGINE 6 SWITCH 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 5 ROTOR 5 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 5 AIR BAGS 5 GASOLINE 5 HEADLIGHTS 5 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 5 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 5 FRONT UNDERHOOD 5 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 5 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 4 STRUCTURE 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 TIRES 3 SEATS 3 SWITCH 3 MOTOR 3 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 3 DIESEL 3 SIDE/WINDOW 3 WINDSHIELD 2 EQUIPMENT 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 LATCH 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 IGNITION 2 MODULE 2 PADS 2 LOCK 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 BRAKE LIGHTS 2 LINKAGES 2 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 2 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 LINKAGES 2 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 VISIBILITY 1 WIRING 1 FUEL PUMP 1 POWER TRAIN 1 MECHANICAL 1 DRUM 1 FRONTAL 1 WHEELS 1 FRONT 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 CALIPER 1 RECLINER 1 ANCHORAGE 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 POWER ASSIST 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 REAR WINDOW 1 SWITCH 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 EXTERIOR 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 HOOD 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 CABLES 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2004 10 2003 19 2002 10 2001 8 2000 11 1999 7
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