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2000 Volkswagen Beetle repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 56 repairs.
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2000 Volkswagen Beetle engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Engine not specified

90000 mi

US $1000
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2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

155700 mi

US $354
Replaced glow plugs and brake sensor. 
273000 mi

US $123
MAF replacement MAF replacement 
276000 mi

US $18
glow plug replaced glow plug replaced 
287521 mi

US $99
replace turbo VNT vacuum controller $99 
288800 mi

US $72
failed EGR solenoid replaced 
289000 mi

US $72
replaced N75 valve, regained full turbo function 
293000 mi

US $28
remove and clean intake and EGR valve. 65% clogged from normal used over many miles 
320500 mi

US $14
replace leaking vacuum pump oil seal, o-ring on CCV line and CCV diffuser grommet. 
342000 mi

US $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. 
351700 mi

US $79
Replaced the glow plug harness for the second time since new,and 1 glow plug. 
404000 mi

US $18
After 404,000 miles and 18 years old I had to replace sticking thermostat 
411000 mi

US $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. 

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2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

164100 mi

US $20
Faulty coolant temperature sensor caused check engine light to be on. Replaced sensor and problem fixed. 
148700 mi

US $300
Check Engine light for "air flow problems"; Fix was replacement of damaged vacuum lines. 
168000 mi

US $1510
Vapor canister purge solenoid. Oil leak repaired by replacing valve cover gaskets. 
178200 mi

US $296
Overheating due to a coolant leak; mechanic replaced "thermostat gooseneck". 
179000 mi

US $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. 
179000 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. 

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2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

124000 mi

US $755
Water pump Timing belt Head gasket All replaced 

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2000 Volkswagen Beetle Engine Problems

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