turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Florida, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 202218000 mi | Car was losing power for brief moments. Some kind of brake sensor caused the problem. I didn't believe them even after they explained how and why it did this. But they replaced the sensor and the problem stopped. Covered by warranty, but I had to pay for 2 days of rental car while the part shipped. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Alberta, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 20189920 mi | Squealing coming from the engine. Sounds like a fan belt, becomes louder when the car gets hotter |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Luxembourg Jan 2020 - Mar 2022 | |||
Oct 202045880 mi€50 | Multiple CEL on dash (engine, traction control, abs, etc.). Scan indicated issue with wheel sensor (although non-specific). Replaced ABS Wheel Speed Sensor and issue was corrected. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Minnesota, United States - May 2016 | |||
May 201611000 mi | Service writer tightened bolt holding driver's door hinge that had worked loose causing clunking noise when opening or closing the door. It worked loose again within 500 miles so I removed, added blue thread lock and retightened. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Arizona, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2022 | |||
Jun 201737250 miUS $59 | Horn was extremely quiet during operation. Replaced part with equal OEM horn. |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 | |||
Sep 202141000 miUS $190 | battery dead, car would not start, jumping did not work. called roadside assistance and they replaced battery. | ||
Dec 202144336 miUS $742 | passenger side window making grinding noise. window regulator had to be replaced | ||
Aug 202249044 miUS $987 | replaced PCV valve - also has scheduled service, oil and filter |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Georgia, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 201722000 mi | Recall- diesel exhaust tampering scandal. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in New Jersey, United States Oct 2018 - Oct 2021 | |||
Mar 201813000 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 201918000 miUS $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? |
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in New York, United States Jan 2019 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 20197999 miUS $100 | Abs light on dashboard. Abs sensor and bearing replaced. |
twincharged 160hp 1.4L I4 7-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Victoria, Australia Oct 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jun 20145580 mi | Driver's seat is showing signs of premature wear with seat back material fraying |
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 |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Aug 2018 | |||
Nov 201634700 miUS $100 | The buttons of the steering wheel stopped working properly on the right side. | ||
Mar 201851000 mi | The passenger window got stuck down and would not go up completely. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Ontario, Canada May 2015 - May 2017 | |||
Aug 201542490 mi | replace sunroof deflector under warrantee | ||
May 201662591 miC $1048 | brake reconditioning of calipers and parking brake | ||
Mar 201779980 miC $1065 | replace right front sway bar replaced exhaust flap due to faulty engineering design. VW reimbursed a portion of the part cost |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Feb 2016 | |||
Sep 201534000 mi | AC on/off button would not engage on occasion. The whole panel was replaced under warranty. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 201626000 miUS $400 | Door lock actuator quit working |
Volkswagen Beetle in New York, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
Oct 201413000 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. |
Volkswagen Beetle in Colorado, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201752000 miUS $700 | Starter failed. Vehicle turned on but wouldn’t turn over. Towed to dealer on Saturday wasn’t repaired until Monday. |
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201511700 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 201520257 mi | a/c not cold , dealer said a/c system tested OK , nothing fixed | ||
Mar 201626788 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 201847000 miUS $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 202259000 miUS $5 | Small a/c leak |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Indiana, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201635300 mi | Passenger window squeals sometimes when operated. Technician could not find a problem. Attempted some kind of internal lubrication. |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Texas, United States Jan 2019 - Jul 2023 | |||
Jan 202067000 miUS $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 201319000 mi | The wires for the traction control were frayed and needed to be replaced | ||
Jun 201421000 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 201626000 mi | flywheel seized |
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Florida, United States May 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
Apr 201715000 miUS $120 | battery died while wife was shopping. Towed to dealer on a Friday afternoon. Diagnosed and replaced battery on Tuesday of the next week. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Ohio, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
Apr 201714000 miUS $50 | Starter replace |
Volkswagen Beetle in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - May 2016 | |||
Feb 20141900 mi | Drivers side window came off the track. | ||
Mar 20143000 mi | Seat belt was twisted when made. Ordered replacement and repaired. | ||
Jun 20144000 mi | Scuffs under the clearcoat that were noted upon delivery. Repaired under warranty. |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201758000 miUS $90 | Full beams not coming on |
Volkswagen Beetle in Missouri, United States May 2019 - Jun 2019 | |||
Jun 201941000 miUS $65 | The vehicle won't start at 7am after my night shift, had somebody jumped start it, started, went straight to Autozone and bought a new Battery, works fine now, |
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Brazil Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201514260 mi | Window regulator was loose, one bolt had come out. Fastened by dealer under warrantee. | ||
Dec 201739680 mi$50 | Passenger side door lock didn´t want to lock anymore. A new lockmotor solved the problem. | ||
Oct 202049600 mi$50 | Check engine light came on. Scanner showed problem with the evaporative system coal canister. Change canister, problem solved. | ||
Jun 202146500 mi$300 | Engine misfiring with a misfire code for cylinder #1. Changed all ignition coils and plugs, all ok after that. | ||
Mar 202252700 mi$200 | Coolant system overflow bottle low level light came on. Filled bottle, next day light on again. Found slight leak coming from water pump area. (known problem area) . Changed waterpump, found the impeller bearing shot and the cause for the leak. The plastic waterpump housing is also prone to cracking, which was not in my case. Installed an aluminum waterpump. Repair took long time, because engine inlet must be removed to get good access. The dealer seems to do the repair from below without removing the inlet, but without a bridge this is not doable at home. | ||
Jun 202252700 mi$100 | ABS/ESC and steering control lights lit. Using my Vcds cable for scanning, found left aft ABS sensor circuit fault. Checked wiring, all ok. Installed a new (Bosch) ABS sensor, problem solved. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Beetle in Missouri, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2020 | |||
May 201530000 miUS $200 | Replaced emissions secondary air injection pump located at rear of the car. | ||
Mar 201843000 miUS $150 | PCV valve developed leak, causing rough running and a fouled MAP sensor. Replaced valve cover with integrated PCV valve, cleaned MAP senor. |
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Florida, United States - Sep 2010 | |||
Sep 201029 mi | 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 |
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 20119200 mi | replaced right rear backup light assembly due to water leak. |
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 20146355 mi | replaced passenger airbag detection sensor | ||
May 201719840 miC $300 | Headlights replaced |
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Maryland, United States - Oct 2011 | |||
Jan 20098000 mi | Drivers power window was not dropping when door opened every time. Returned to dealer, who fixed it with a new switch. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in British Columbia, Canada - Nov 2009 | |||
Nov 200918600 mi | Replaced right lock switch which the plastic had split. |
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in California, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 20071100 mi | Replace Coolant level sensor and coolant bottle. Coolant system warning light had come on with no cause. | ||
Nov 201169200 miUS $500 | Transmission adjust and fluid | ||
Mar 2015110350 miUS $1209 | Required struts and suspension repair |
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Ontario, Canada - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 201256110 mi | Check engine light was on. PCV hose was disconnected. Dealer reconnected hose. Passenger side door lock failed to engage using the key fob or door-mounted switch. Dealer replaced latch. |
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Washington, United States - Jun 2007 | |||
Jun 2007600 mi | 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 |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
Feb 2017100000 miUS $3400 | Replace heater core, which requires taking apart the dash and replacing evaporator. Shift knob and shifter broke |
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Georgia, United States - Oct 2015 | |||
Oct 201530000 miUS $250 | Replaced (for the 2nd time) two water temp sensors. |
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Missouri, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201861000 miUS $572 | Temp display and monitor defective, will need future repair. This trip, repaired the vacuum pump, leaking oil. | ||
Feb 202084000 miUS $90 | Drivers door pull handle broke. This is a common problem with this model. Dealer Cost estimate $400. I ordered a repair part from Rock Auto while at the dealers, cost $90. | ||
Mar 202289000 miUS $1000 | Replaced a leaking vacuum pump. Dealer took the pump apart (against VW advice) and replaced the part. Also routing service, Oil, Oil filter, tire rotation. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Ohio, United States - Nov 2006 | |||
Jul 200623000 mi | Turbo making a fluttering noise, wastegate actuator replaced | ||
Nov 200627000 mi | Wire for passenger windshield wiper came loose, wiper was not operational. Warranty repair. |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Arkansas, United States - Jul 2010 | |||
Dec 200938000 miUS $150 | bolt holding passenger seat back on backed out. this prevented seat and seat back from moving forward to allow back seat entry and from being moved back into locked position. Bolt was replaced and it operates fine now. | ||
Mar 201043100 miUS $450 | channel/track? for R rear window broke. window motor worked but mechanically wouldn't go up or down L rear window stopped working (same type problem) May 2010 - repair cost $450 again. | ||
Jul 201046500 miUS $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. |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Washington, United States - Mar 2018 | |||
Mar 2018146000 miUS $60 | Engine Cylinder 4 misfire. The codes usually pop up on wet or rainy days. Replaced the coil pack and ignition wirings to the spark plugs. Spark plugs are changed 3 years ago and still in good condition. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 2018132000 miUS $600 | Replaced muffler and resonator due to exhaust pipe failure |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Louisiana, United States - May 2013 | |||
Dec 2012125000 miUS $5 | Several minor repairs: Rear marker bulb replaced; headlamp bulb replaced; broken washer hose spliced (v. brittle - will prob break again); some interior trim reattached. | ||
May 2013128000 miUS $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. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Florida, United States - Oct 2011 | |||
Aug 201170000 mi | Convertible top repair | ||
Oct 201170000 mi | PRNDL switch repair Replace valve body |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Ohio, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jan 2016US $500 | Plug wires, EFI cleaning | ||
Apr 2016147000 miUS $175 | Replace battery |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
Jul 2015180800 miUS $700 | Alternator replaced Front springs replaced | ||
Dec 2015190000 miUS $100 | Replaced one emergency brake cable that had frozen | ||
Jun 2016200000 miUS $220 | Replaced one rear wheel bearing and exhaust clips | ||
May 2017213159 miUS $400 | Driver's door would not stay closed door latch replaced |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in New Jersey, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 201768110 miUS $450 | Fuse block and wire to the alternator. | ||
Jan 202275000 miUS $1000 | Replaces front/rear pads/rotors. |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Nebraska, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201599000 miUS $1300 | CV axles had been replaced with aftermarket units. The retaining clip failed on one axle, causing it to slip out, and damage the splines in the transaxle. Stick with OEM parts. |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 2015129660 miC $950 | Convertible top, replace broken cables |
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Colorado, United States - Nov 2011 | |||
Feb 2008101000 miUS $150 | intake cleaning | ||
Mar 2008101300 miUS $600 | timing belt and water pump replacement | ||
Jan 2011165000 miUS $400 | replaced failed EGR valve | ||
Jun 2011166000 miUS $1600 | Had to replace failing diesel injection pump | ||
Oct 2011177000 miUS $500 | passenger seat airbag light on, fault found. I replaced all seats with used interior, solved problem. | ||
Nov 2011181000 miUS $65 | replaced leaking fuel return lines at engne |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Netherlands - May 2004 | |||
May 200449600 mi€50 | headlight |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Texas, United States - May 2007 | |||
Jun 200320000 mi | replace window raising/lowering mechanism under warranty | ||
Jul 200430300 mi | reattach plastic enclosure under engine | ||
Dec 200644955 miUS $14 | replace left front turn signal bulb and repair socket | ||
May 200747000 miUS $220 | replace glow plugs |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Ohio, United States - Jun 2007 | |||
Oct 200341187 mi | Power window regulator clips - no charge, replaced under warranty. | ||
Nov 200344602 mi | Passenger-side mirror defroster - no charge, replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 200455675 miUS $6 | Passenger-side front headlamp | ||
Sep 200573973 mi | Driver's seatbelt sensor - replaced under warranty | ||
Dec 200580300 miUS $1257 | Timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt, brakes, coolant replacement | ||
Jun 200799490 miUS $468 | Left front wheel hub and wheel bearing |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Saskatchewan, Canada - Oct 2006 | |||
Oct 200648360 miC $415 | Replaced oil pan |
Volkswagen New Beetle in New York, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 200945500 miUS $250 | Temperature sensor replaced | ||
May 201051000 miUS $900 | The car didn't start. The module that recognizes the electronic keys was replaced. |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Texas, United States - Dec 2011 | |||
Dec 201168000 miUS $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. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in California, United States - Jun 2007 | |||
Jun 200782000 miUS $650 | Oxygen sensors replaced, Rear brake pads replaced |
Engine not specified
Volkswagen New Beetle in United Arab Emirates Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
May 201380600 mi¤1000 | Replace whole clutch |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Oregon, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jan 2014US $2100 | bad fuel injection pump |
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in South Carolina, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
May 2013149800 miUS $844 | AC Compressor is bad and needs to be replaced. |
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Texas, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
Mar 2014179000 mi | Coolant flange gasket on drivers side of engine was leaking coolant onto the transmission. Coolant flange and gasket replaced, coolant topped off. Plastic coolant reservoir was no longer transparent so it was replaced as well |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Oregon, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
Sep 201068000 miUS $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??? | ||
Jul 201175000 miUS $290 | Had a recall regarding ignition coil possible failure...took to dealer, they said it didn't need fixing...car became inoperative...Called VW factory...they promised to cover cost of coils...which amounted to $180.00...hope they pay!!! | ||
Sep 201179000 mi | The mechanic that we use for the car replaced the left-front headlight. After headlight replaced, water began to appear inside...I took the headlight apart and sealed it with tub sealer - working fine! |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Oregon, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2022 | |||
May 201324000 miUS $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. | ||
Nov 201727500 miUS $45 | knock sensor #02 replaced | ||
Oct 202028950 miUS $299 | turbo related sensor, think it was a heat sensor for the turbo | ||
Oct 202229630 miUS $150 | Knock Sensor was replace by myself with a VAG (VW) part. The previous replacement was not done. As the part removed was the original not the NAPA part supplied. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in North Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 2013120000 miUS $700 | This car is a joke, have spent 2000.00 on it still not fixed, cat. converter, injectors, coilpack,sensors,fuel filter,pedal pos.sensor, still check engine light on cuts off, epc light, limp mode |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Alberta, Canada Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Feb 201885560 miC $200 | Replaced alternator and belt. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Michigan, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2010104000 miUS $130 | Awful driveability problems. Rough idling, poor performance, low fuel economy. CEL light on and flashing. Then a sudden recovery and car runs well for several days. Rinse, lather, repeat. Happened for the dealer as well. Dealer contacted VW Technical department. Unclear if in USA or Germany. Told to replace coolant sensor as an odd failure mode could cause this problem and not give a distinct fault code for a defective sensor. That idea worked! | ||
Jun 2011109000 miUS $30 | Rough running engine. Poor idle. Poor fuel economy. | ||
Jul 2011109800 mi | Failed seat belt buckle switch which caused airbag warning light to stay lit. Replaced buckle assembly. | ||
Mar 2012118000 miUS $2850 | 1st gear synchro, 2nd gear, clutch (all three pieces) replaced | ||
Jun 2012122000 mi | Air Conditioner suddenly stopped working. Main AC fuse under hood had corrosion on one contact blade. Cleaned and reused. | ||
Sep 2012126000 miUS $320 | Front struts replaced due to leaks | ||
Jan 2013109200 miUS $30 | Coolant system thermostat replaced. | ||
Oct 2013148000 miUS $200 | Bad Outer CV Joint. Driver Front. Wheel Bearing. Driver Front. | ||
Mar 2014156000 mi | Losse bearing causing rotor rubbing noise. | ||
Oct 2014157000 miUS $200 | No threottle response. EPM light on. Remove Throttle Body. Remover cover of Throttle Position Sensor. Wipe contact plate clean with a soft cloth. Wipe "snowshoe" contact fingers and bend them to add tension. Replace cover, reinstall Throttle Body. | ||
Jul 2015167700 miUS $200 | Would not turn on. Control module and wiring problem. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Dec 2011164000 miUS $1100 | The clutch would not function. The shop said it looked like it had melted. It was the 2nd clutch on the car, and only had 30k miles on it. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Connecticut, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
Mar 2011143000 miUS $450 | Both front CV axles replaced - one broken, one as preventative measure (torn boot), car aligned, tires balanced and rotated. | ||
Jun 2011143000 miUS $60 | Regulator for d/s power window failed. Known common problem for A4 platform Volkswagens. Replaced regulator. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Connecticut, United States Jun 2006 - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 200659000 mi | Power Window lift mechanism broken. Found out was recalled. | ||
Jan 200764000 miUS $350 | Replaced MAF Sensor | ||
Feb 200765000 miUS $450 | Replaced several vacuum hoses due to power loss, brake loss, drive-ability issues. Had oil changed at same time. | ||
May 200768000 miUS $750 | Another MAF Sensor, more vacuum leaks (hoses replaced), valve cover gasket (oil leak), another oil change | ||
Aug 200876000 miUS $350 | Another MAF Sensor. VW aware of three replacements, and still wouldn't assist. (Check engine light has now been on and off for 2 years...) | ||
Mar 201096000 miUS $3100 | Had to replace 4sp Auto Transmission | ||
May 2011106000 miUS $700 | Water pump blew. Replaced Timing belt, water pump, tensioner. Also had to replace a cooling diverter of some sort, as it's made of plastic, and melted when the engine overheated. | ||
Jul 2011108000 mi | Timing belt cover came loose somehow, causing it to rob on the belt, refuting in a terrible whining noise. Had to remove cover, repair a bent locking tab, and replace. |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Aug 201058000 miUS $100 | Brake lights not working Brake lights not working again |
Volkswagen New Beetle in New York, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
Aug 201168000 miUS $160 | Downstream O2 sensor heater open circuit. Replaced O2 sensor. | ||
Jan 201270000 miUS $600 | Front coil springs broken Replaced front dampers Replace rear dampers Replaced muffler | ||
Oct 201276000 miUS $1700 | Ball joints worn out Control arms badly rusted. Bushings degraded. Coolant flange leaking. Metal coolant pipe rusted and showing signs of pinhole leak. Upper radiator hose leaking | ||
Aug 201485000 miUS $600 | Door switch malfunction causing power drain and alarm system activation. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in North Carolina, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
Dec 2014105000 miUS $6 | plastic top of dipstick had broken, replace dipstick | ||
Mar 2015106000 miUS $60 | driver's window quit rising. replaced that mechanism | ||
Jan 2016 | significant water leaks to passenger side front & rear floor. Have unclogged sunroof drains. | ||
Feb 2016111000 miUS $128 | failed state inspection due to CEL replace temp sensor & thermostat |
Volkswagen New Beetle in South Africa Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Mar 2014140740 miR 8000 | Many problems with electrical and air conditionar compressor |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Dec 2010119420 miC $290 | engine running rough after being started while warm; shop replaced thermostat and coolant temperature sensor | ||
May 2011125240 miC $525 | Automatic transmission only drove in 2nd and 3rd gear while in Drive; shifted harshly and at high rpm; check engine light appeared. Mechanic replaced transmission speed sensor. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Oregon, United States Jul 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
Jan 201187300 mi | Engine has always consumed too much oil. This repair replaced the piston rings under the original warranty. | ||
Apr 201189000 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. | ||
Jun 201190000 mi | Headlight | ||
Aug 201299300 miUS $50 | Computer quit, engine barely ran. The shop reset something, said it COULD happen again, but they couldn't reproduce. Hasn't happened since. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Quebec, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 201088040 miC $80 | lost an exhaust clamp |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Sep 2010105000 miUS $244 | Automatic transmission would not shift from second to third. Found the speed sensor was faulty and replaced it. | ||
Sep 2011121000 miUS $1000 | Power steering pump hose split |
Volkswagen New Beetle in California, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
Sep 201391000 miUS $465 | Cooling system overheat. I added water and drive it to the shop for repair (within 5 miles). Changed electric fan control relay, thermostat, thermostat cover housing, water temp. sensor, and antifreeze. | ||
Jul 201496000 miUS $465 | Took my car for a check at a local shop and was told that the driver's side transmission mount needs to be replaced. It was much more expensive at the shop than at the Pep Boys so was done at the Pep Boys instead. | ||
Aug 201496500 miUS $200 | Replacement of trunk latch motor |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Indiana, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
Jul 201082000 miUS $100 | valve body in transmission stuck | ||
Sep 201086000 miUS $100 | cel was evaluated, determined to be fuel connected. protocol followed. final item was replacement of injectors, which was done. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in New Jersey, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jul 2014100000 miUS $500 | Oil pan bolt opening stripped |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Florida, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
May 2012120000 miUS $350 | Sputtering. Not starting. Generally being not reliable |
Engine not specified
Volkswagen New Beetle in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 2012151000 miUS $16 | Wiper wash plastic hose disintegrated from the washer pump to the hood hinge. Replaced same with 3/16" rubber hose from pump to washer nozzles. Mounted same to chassis using electrical tie-wraps. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Oct 2010133300 miUS $200 | CV axle |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Kansas, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201390000 miUS $1000 | ....... |
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jul 2010172000 mi | Left fog lamp fell off. Put back with tiewraps. | ||
Feb 2011176000 miUS $700 | Alternator bearing failed. replaced alternator (original). | ||
Apr 2011177000 miUS $250 | original starter motor failed completely in garage, replaced there. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Minnesota, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
Oct 2012155700 miUS $354 | Replaced glow plugs and brake sensor. |
Volkswagen New Beetle in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2003 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 2003110000 miUS $16 | 107 relay | ||
Dec 2010273000 miUS $123 | MAF replacement replaced clutch MAF replacement | ||
Feb 2011276000 miUS $18 | glow plug replaced glow plug replaced | ||
Aug 2011286124 miUS $25 | growling right front wheel bearing replace turbo VNT vacuum controller $99 replace right front wheel bearing | ||
Sep 2011287000 miUS $52 | wheel sensor failed | ||
Oct 2011288800 miUS $72 | failed EGR solenoid replaced | ||
Nov 2011289000 miUS $72 | replaced N75 valve, regained full turbo function | ||
Dec 2011293000 miUS $31 | remove and clean intake and EGR valve. 65% clogged from normal used over many miles replace both stabilizer bar links | ||
Mar 2012299000 miUS $144 | right front inner tie rod end worn, replaced all 4 due to mileage on vehicle. | ||
May 2012303700 miUS $75 | replaced left axle due to worn outer cv joint | ||
Jul 2012307000 miUS $589 | replaced noisy dual mass flywheel | ||
Jan 2013319000 miUS $180 | replaced starter | ||
Feb 2013320500 miUS $14 | replace leaking vacuum pump oil seal, o-ring on CCV line and CCV diffuser grommet. | ||
Apr 2013323800 miUS $70 | R/R caliper sticking, burned pad | ||
Jan 2014322000 miUS $108 | replace broken right front spring | ||
Mar 2014342000 miUS $3 | replaced small coolant hose from engine block/rear of head to coolant reservoir. noticed a small leak when cold and sitting overnight. problem would have eventually gotten worse as time went on. nipped it in the bud. | ||
Sep 2014350000 miUS $40 | left front ABS sensor bad | ||
Nov 2014351700 miUS $79 | Replaced the glow plug harness for the second time since new,and 1 glow plug. | ||
Sep 2015370214 miUS $75 | Replaced N75 turbe control soenoid Replaced N75 turbo control solenoid original regulator: replaced passenger window cables and connectors. | ||
Mar 2016381000 miUS $34 | repaired rear caliper slide, replaced warrantied life time pads and bought 2 rotors | ||
Aug 2017401000 miUS $175 | Removed sagging headliner and brought to uphostry shop for replacement. Reinstalled the new headliner. | ||
Sep 2017402000 mi | Replace sticking right rear caliper under Auto Zone warranty. Also the pads were warranty. | ||
Dec 2017404000 miUS $18 | After 404,000 miles and 18 years old I had to replace sticking thermostat | ||
Jun 2018411000 miUS $450 | while replacing the timing belt and associated components I also replaced the valve cover due to a long term gasket leak. Gasket is part of the VC and not replaceable. | ||
Oct 2021446000 miUS $46 | Replaced right rear brake line. Rust has caused it to seep brake fluid. buildup of salt and sand caused line to rust after 22 years :-( | ||
Jan 2022450000 miUS $25 | replaced right outer tie rod end and reset toe adjustment |
Volkswagen New Beetle in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jul 2013192800 miC $500 | replaced pads, rotors, calipers |
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018190000 miUS $80 | Headlight switch and fuel hatch switch replaced. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Kansas, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Nov 2010201000 mi | Front wheel bearing bad due to incorrect axle nut being used. Replaced bearing and axle nut. Problem solved. |
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - May 2014 | |||
Aug 2012164100 miUS $20 | Faulty coolant temperature sensor caused check engine light to be on. Replaced sensor and problem fixed. | ||
Aug 2013169000 miUS $100 | Replaced alternator & voltage regulator & 120 amp fuse |
Volkswagen New Beetle in North Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
Aug 2011148700 miUS $300 | Check Engine light for "air flow problems"; Fix was replacement of damaged vacuum lines. | ||
Dec 2012168000 miUS $1510 | Vapor canister purge solenoid. Oil leak repaired by replacing valve cover gaskets. Right inner tie-rod end replaced. Right Rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
Aug 2013178200 miUS $296 | Overheating due to a coolant leak; mechanic replaced "thermostat gooseneck". | ||
Sep 2013179000 miUS $1600 | Car was losing coolant and overheated. Replaced Water Pump and thermostat. Due to location of repaired parts, it was decided to go ahead and replace the timing belt and serpentine belt at the same time. | ||
Oct 2013179000 mi | Determined that the head was faulty and was creating too much pressure in the coolant system, causing other parts to repeatedly fail. The cost of a head replacement is more than the car is worth, so I am giving up on it and getting a new car. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen New Beetle in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Aug 2013124000 miUS $755 | Water pump Timing belt Head gasket All replaced |
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen New Beetle in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Oct 2010138000 miUS $470 | #1 Hood pull release handle broke. #2 Gas cap door cable/solenoid replaced. |
Engine not specified
Volkswagen in Tennessee, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018234000 miUS $40 | Rear brake pads replacement |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
Volkswagen in Colorado, United States Jun 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 2018241000 miUS $360 | Vehicle was making noises from the front axle, required axle repair. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen in Michigan, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201870000 miUS $250 | replaced transmission with a used trans from salvage vehicle |
Volkswagen in Maryland, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 2015110000 miUS $3500 | The car has had various electrical/computer issues, but the A/C had not been working (or would trigger multiple alarms) for *several* years. ~4 repair shops could not fix or advise. Father suggested it might be the solenoid in the actual A/C unit, so I had that replaced and that seemed to fix ~75% of the issue. Still triggered alarms, but at least the A/C finally worked! I no longer own this car. |