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2013 Volkswagen Beetle repairs by problem area

Engine (7%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (21%)

Chart based on 29 repairs.
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch

twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in Victoria, Australia
Oct 2013 - Jul 2015
Jun 2014

5580 mi
Driver's seat is showing signs of premature wear with seat back material fraying 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
Oct 2013 trunk would not close properly on a consistant basis....adjustment made 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in Ohio, United States
Oct 2013 - Aug 2018
Nov 2016

34700 mi

US $100
The buttons of the steering wheel stopped working properly on the right side. 
Mar 2018

51000 mi
The passenger window got stuck down and would not go up completely. 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch

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

Volkswagen Beetle in Ontario, Canada
May 2015 - May 2017
Aug 2015

42490 mi
replace sunroof deflector under warrantee 
May 2016

62591 mi

C $1048
brake reconditioning of calipers and parking brake 
Mar 2017

79980 mi

C $1065
replace right front sway bar replaced exhaust flap due to faulty engineering design. VW reimbursed a portion of the part cost 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch

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

Volkswagen Beetle in Texas, United States
Oct 2013 - Feb 2016
Sep 2015

34000 mi
AC on/off button would not engage on occasion. The whole panel was replaced under warranty. 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in Colorado, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

52000 mi

US $700
Starter failed. Vehicle turned on but wouldn’t turn over. Towed to dealer on Saturday wasn’t repaired until Monday. 
Volkswagen Beetle in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - Mar 2018
Jan 2016

26000 mi

US $400
Door lock actuator quit working 
Volkswagen Beetle in New York, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

13000 mi
moonroof sunshade stuck in open position - would not close. windshield wiper light wouldn't turn off even when full. was told that the filter / tub was clogged. service dept replaced filter, tub and sensor. 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in New York, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015

11700 mi
passenger front window would not close only when convertible top closing. As per dealer, window mechanism loose , dealer lubricated and tighten window rail. motor apparently OK. 
Nov 2015

20257 mi
a/c not cold , dealer said a/c system tested OK , nothing fixed 
Mar 2016

26788 mi
passenger window still sluggish on travel. previous repair not satisfactory. dealer repaired window track again. a/c not cold , 2nd visit to dealer , system checked out ok , nothing repaired 
Sep 2018

47000 mi

US $30
car has had cool a/c since new , now a/c warm. pressure was ( 0) zero recharged with R134a , a/c is cold now 42 degrees , will assess later to verify how big the leak is.. 
Apr 2022

59000 mi

US $5
Small a/c leak 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in Indiana, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

35300 mi
Passenger window squeals sometimes when operated. Technician could not find a problem. Attempted some kind of internal lubrication. 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible

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

Volkswagen Beetle in Texas, United States
Jan 2019 - Jul 2023
Jan 2020

67000 mi

US $157
CEL Code 2002. Dealer had to cycle the particulate filter to burn off excess deposits 
Volkswagen Beetle in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2013 - Dec 2017
Dec 2013

19000 mi
The wires for the traction control were frayed and needed to be replaced 
Jun 2014

21000 mi
the convert top and windows are not working right. Windows bounce up and down when closing windows. 
Volkswagen Beetle in Indiana, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2017
Nov 2016

26000 mi
flywheel seized 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible

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

Volkswagen Beetle in Florida, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2017
Apr 2017

15000 mi

US $120
battery died while wife was shopping. Towed to dealer on a Friday afternoon. Diagnosed and replaced battery on Tuesday of the next week. 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Volkswagen Beetle in Ohio, United States
Mar 2014 - Oct 2017
Apr 2017

14000 mi

US $50
Starter replace 
Volkswagen Beetle in Ohio, United States
Oct 2013 - May 2016
Feb 2014

1900 mi
Drivers side window came off the track. 
Mar 2014

3000 mi
Seat belt was twisted when made. Ordered replacement and repaired. 
Jun 2014

4000 mi
Scuffs under the clearcoat that were noted upon delivery. Repaired under warranty. 

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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Repair Histories

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