| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 71 repairs.
2001 Volkswagen Beetle electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (31%)
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.
2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 149800 mi US $844 |
AC Compressor is bad and needs to be replaced. |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 85560 mi C $200 |
Replaced alternator and belt. |
| 24000 mi US $343 |
Battery was slowly losing charge. I replaced original alternator with new Bosch AL0189X Alternator. I think the Voltage Regulator died as it stopped charging the battery. Battery is charging now. |
| 109800 mi | Failed seat belt buckle switch which caused airbag warning light to stay lit. Replaced buckle assembly. |
| 122000 mi | Air Conditioner suddenly stopped working. Main AC fuse under hood had corrosion on one contact blade. Cleaned and reused. |
| 167700 mi US $200 |
Would not turn on. Control module and wiring problem. |
| 68000 mi US $65 |
The 3rd center stoplight needed to be replaced...I did it myself for the cost of the bulb ($65.00)...Yikes, what happened to BULB replacement rather than nearly costing a car payment??? |
| 79000 mi | The mechanic that we use for the car replaced the left-front headlight. |
| 143000 mi US $60 |
Regulator for d/s power window failed. Known common problem for A4 platform Volkswagens. Replaced regulator. |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 140740 mi R 8000 |
Many problems with electrical and air conditionar compressor |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
Brake lights not working Brake lights not working again |
| 85000 mi US $600 |
Door switch malfunction causing power drain and alarm system activation. |
2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 96500 mi US $200 |
Replacement of trunk latch motor |
| 89000 mi | Window switch broke. Friendly shop who has worked for us before had a junk car of the same model on the property. They removed a switch, replace ours with it and charged us nothing. |
| 90000 mi | Headlight |
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