| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2002 Volkswagen Beetle repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (54%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 26 repairs.
2002 Volkswagen Beetle electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 20000 mi | replace window raising/lowering mechanism under warranty |
| 44955 mi US $14 |
replace left front turn signal bulb and repair socket |
| 177000 mi US $500 |
passenger seat airbag light on, fault found. I replaced all seats with used interior, solved problem. |
| 49600 mi €50 |
headlight |
| 41187 mi | Power window regulator clips - no charge, replaced under warranty. |
| 44602 mi | Passenger-side mirror defroster - no charge, replaced under warranty. |
| 55675 mi US $6 |
Passenger-side front headlamp |
| 73973 mi | Driver's seatbelt sensor - replaced under warranty |
2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 51000 mi US $900 |
The car didn't start. The module that recognizes the electronic keys was replaced. |
2002 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 68000 mi US $800 |
Original mechanic covered the cost of replacement alternator - part under warranty, but battery was FRIED during repair. Replaced battery, wiring harness and alternator again. A day after coming home from shop, the fuse box started SMOKING. Car was parked at home. Research showed car was prev. WRECKED in left rear qtr. panel - brain stem for elec. system. DTPA suit filed against dealer of purchase. |
| 131000 mi US $150 |
Sun roof hadn't worked since 2008, today it opened on its own! Take to dealership, couldn't find problem, they explained it away by the age of the car. |
| 133000 mi US $150 |
The brake pad sensor light was beeping and flashing on the cluster. Took it to local shop and they checked pads and found a frayed wire for sensor. |
| 133000 mi US $75 |
The doors would not shut at varying times, figuring it was door lock actuators I took it to a local shop. They informed me it was the BCM and that they could not fix it, but to take it to a VW dealer. |
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