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2001 Volkswagen Beetle repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 71 repairs.
2001 Volkswagen Beetle engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Volkswagen Beetle
Engine not specified
| 80600 mi ¤1000 |
Replace whole clutch |
| 88040 mi C $80 |
lost an exhaust clamp |
| 136000 mi US $2100 |
bad fuel injection pump |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 179000 mi | Coolant flange gasket on drivers side of engine was leaking coolant onto the transmission. Coolant flange and gasket replaced, coolant topped off. Plastic coolant reservoir was no longer transparent so it was replaced as well |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120000 mi US $700 |
This car is a joke, have spent 2000.00 on it still not fixed, cat. converter, injectors, coilpack,sensors,fuel filter,pedal pos.sensor, still check engine light on cuts off, epc light, limp mode |
| 27500 mi US $45 |
knock sensor #02 replaced |
| 28950 mi US $299 |
turbo related sensor, think it was a heat sensor for the turbo |
| 29630 mi US $150 |
Knock Sensor was replace by myself with a VAG (VW) part. The previous replacement was not done. As the part removed was the original not the NAPA part supplied. |
| 104000 mi US $130 |
Awful driveability problems. Rough idling, poor performance, low fuel economy. CEL light on and flashing. Then a sudden recovery and car runs well for several days. Rinse, lather, repeat. Happened for the dealer as well. Dealer contacted VW Technical department. Unclear if in USA or Germany. Told to replace coolant sensor as an odd failure mode could cause this problem and not give a distinct fault code for a defective sensor. That idea worked! |
| 109000 mi US $30 |
Rough running engine. Poor idle. Poor fuel economy. |
| 130000 mi US $30 |
Coolant system thermostat replaced. |
| 157000 mi US $200 |
No threottle response. EPM light on. Remove Throttle Body. Remover cover of Throttle Position Sensor. Wipe contact plate clean with a soft cloth. Wipe "snowshoe" contact fingers and bend them to add tension. Replace cover, reinstall Throttle Body. |
| 164000 mi US $1100 |
The clutch would not function. The shop said it looked like it had melted. It was the 2nd clutch on the car, and only had 30k miles on it. |
| 75000 mi US $290 |
Had a recall regarding ignition coil possible failure...took to dealer, they said it didn't need fixing...car became inoperative...Called VW factory...they promised to cover cost of coils...which amounted to $180.00...hope they pay!!! |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $350 |
Replaced MAF Sensor |
| 65000 mi US $450 |
Replaced several vacuum hoses due to power loss, brake loss, drive-ability issues. Had oil changed at same time. |
| 68000 mi US $750 |
Another MAF Sensor, more vacuum leaks (hoses replaced), valve cover gasket (oil leak), another oil change |
| 76000 mi US $350 |
Another MAF Sensor. VW aware of three replacements, and still wouldn't assist. (Check engine light has now been on and off for 2 years...) |
| 106000 mi US $700 |
Water pump blew. Replaced Timing belt, water pump, tensioner. Also had to replace a cooling diverter of some sort, as it's made of plastic, and melted when the engine overheated. |
| 108000 mi | Timing belt cover came loose somehow, causing it to rob on the belt, refuting in a terrible whining noise. Had to remove cover, repair a bent locking tab, and replace. |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 68000 mi US $160 |
Downstream O2 sensor heater open circuit. Replaced O2 sensor. |
| 70000 mi US $600 |
Replaced muffler |
| 76000 mi US $1700 |
Coolant flange leaking. Metal coolant pipe rusted and showing signs of pinhole leak. Upper radiator hose leaking |
| 105000 mi US $6 |
plastic top of dipstick had broken, replace dipstick |
| 111000 mi US $128 |
failed state inspection due to CEL replace temp sensor & thermostat |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $500 |
Oil pan bolt opening stripped |
| 119420 mi C $290 |
engine running rough after being started while warm; shop replaced thermostat and coolant temperature sensor |
| 125240 mi C $525 |
Automatic transmission only drove in 2nd and 3rd gear while in Drive; shifted harshly and at high rpm; check engine light appeared. Mechanic replaced transmission speed sensor. |
| 86000 mi US $100 |
cel was evaluated, determined to be fuel connected. protocol followed. final item was replacement of injectors, which was done. |
| 87300 mi | Engine has always consumed too much oil. This repair replaced the piston rings under the original warranty. |
| 99300 mi US $50 |
Computer quit, engine barely ran. The shop reset something, said it COULD happen again, but they couldn't reproduce. Hasn't happened since. |
| 91000 mi US $465 |
Cooling system overheat. I added water and drive it to the shop for repair (within 5 miles). Changed electric fan control relay, thermostat, thermostat cover housing, water temp. sensor, and antifreeze. |
| 96000 mi US $465 |
Took my car for a check at a local shop and was told that the driver's side transmission mount needs to be replaced. It was much more expensive at the shop than at the Pep Boys so was done at the Pep Boys instead. |
| 105000 mi US $244 |
Automatic transmission would not shift from second to third. Found the speed sensor was faulty and replaced it. |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 120000 mi US $350 |
Sputtering. Not starting. Generally being not reliable |
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