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2014 Volkswagen Beetle repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2021 - Sep 2022
Sep 2021

41000 mi

US $190
battery dead, car would not start, jumping did not work. called roadside assistance and they replaced battery. 
Dec 2021

44336 mi

US $742
passenger side window making grinding noise. window regulator had to be replaced 
Aug 2022

49044 mi

US $987
replaced PCV valve - also has scheduled service, oil and filter 

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in Georgia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

22000 mi
Recall- diesel exhaust tampering scandal. 

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2018 - Oct 2021
Mar 2018

13000 mi
Push button start transponder/transmitter no longer recognizes key fob. As a result, car beeps horn/flashes lights in theft mode and will not start. 
Oct 2019

18000 mi

US $2100
Prophylactically replaced timing chain tensioner and guides due to a faulty tensioner in certain 2.0 litre turbo 200+ hp VW engines. VW extended the warranty for this, but only for the resultant catastrophic engine failure. But, who wants to be stranded on a road trip with an unrepairable engine? 

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in New York, United States
Jan 2019 - Jun 2022
Oct 2019

7999 mi

US $100
Abs light on dashboard. Abs sensor and bearing replaced. 

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2014 Volkswagen Beetle Repair Histories

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