Volkswagen Beetle Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
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Volkswagen New Beetles for which no Electrical and Air Conditioning problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Volkswagen New Beetle problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Electrical and AC problem frequency.
For Volkswagen New Beetle Electrical and AC problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the Volkswagen New Beetle Electrical and Air Conditioning problems and repair histories that follow it.
Volkswagen New Beetle Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2001 | Volkswagen Beetle | 10 Beetles, 6.9 months of data per Beetle, average 95100 miles Small sample size. Join or 10 Beetles, 6.9 months of data per Beetle, average 95100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2010 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | Air bag light was on when purchased, service dept was closes and battery was dead when they tried to start in showroom. Told computer had to reset light but the diagnostics showed fault in system igniter, one of the connectors pins bad | |
2010 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | replaced right rear backup light assembly due to water leak. | |
2008 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Drivers power window was not dropping when door opened every time. Returned to dealer, who fixed it with a new switch. | |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | both rear window rattles/repaired driver window automatic window close intermittent/repaired heater smell/coolant leak fixed trunk lid replaced and adjusted to close right/third time to get paint color right sound system won't come on after car resta | |
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Wire for passenger windshield wiper came loose, wiper was not operational. Warranty repair. | |
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 250 | Key fob remote stopped working, dealer said needed to be reprogrammed, bought additional valet key, 2 seperate trips to dealer/ 2 attempts at reprogramming, 3rd trip-finally determined faulty remote, was replaced with new fob remote. | |
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2013 | 1875 | AC compressor trashed itself and filled system with metal fragments so most components had to be replaced, system flushed and refilled. Also driver's side fan was replaced because it had stopped working. | |
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Queretaro, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 70 | The LED/turning signal from the left rearview mirror was changed. | |
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 500 | passenger seat airbag light on, fault found. I replaced all seats with used interior, solved problem. | |
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2003 | 0 | replace window raising/lowering mechanism under warranty | |
| Dec | 2006 | 14 | replace left front turn signal bulb and repair socket | |
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2003 | 0 | Power window regulator clips - no charge, replaced under warranty. | |
| Nov | 2003 | 0 | Passenger-side mirror defroster - no charge, replaced under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2004 | 6 | Passenger-side front headlamp | |
| Sep | 2005 | 0 | Driver's seatbelt sensor - replaced under warranty | |
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 131000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 143000 | 60 | Regulator for d/s power window failed. Known common problem for A4 platform Volkswagens. Replaced regulator. |
| Apr | 2013 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 68000 | 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??? |
| Sep | 2011 | 79000 | 0 | The mechanic that we use for the car replaced the left-front headlight. |
| Mar | 2012 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 110700 | 0 | Failed seat belt buckle switch which caused airbag warning light to stay lit. Replaced buckle assembly. |
| Jun | 2012 | 122000 | 0 | Air Conditioner suddenly stopped working. Main AC fuse under hood had corrosion on one contact blade. Cleaned and reused. |
| Mar | 2013 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 58000 | 300 | Brake lights not working Brake lights not working again |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 89000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | 90000 | 0 | Headlight |
| Jan | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen New Beetle in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2003 | 16 | 107 relay | |
| Jan | 2013 | 319000 | 180 | replaced starter |
| Mar | 2013 | 323000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen New Beetle in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 176000 | 700 | Alternator bearing failed. replaced alternator (original). |
| Apr | 2011 | 177000 | 250 | original starter motor failed completely in garage, replaced there. |
| Mar | 2013 | 189000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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