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Volkswagen Beetle repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 252 repairs.
Volkswagen Beetle brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (69%)
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.
2019 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 18000 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. |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 62591 mi C $1048 |
brake reconditioning of calipers and parking brake |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 19000 mi | The wires for the traction control were frayed and needed to be replaced |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 52700 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. |
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 190000 mi US $100 |
Replaced one emergency brake cable that had frozen |
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $1000 |
Replaces front/rear pads/rotors. |
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 287000 mi US $52 |
wheel sensor failed |
| 323800 mi US $70 |
R/R caliper sticking, burned pad |
| 350000 mi US $40 |
left front ABS sensor bad |
| 381000 mi US $34 |
repaired rear caliper slide, replaced warrantied life time pads and bought 2 rotors |
| 402000 mi | Replace sticking right rear caliper under Auto Zone warranty. Also the pads were warranty. |
| 446000 mi US $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 :-( |
| 192800 mi C $500 |
replaced pads, rotors, calipers |
1999 Volkswagen Beetle
Engine not specified
| 234000 mi US $40 |
Rear brake pads replacement |
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