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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%)
Chart based on 252 repairs.
Volkswagen Beetle engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 86 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9920 mi | Squealing coming from the engine. Sounds like a fan belt, becomes louder when the car gets hotter |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49044 mi US $987 |
replaced PCV valve - also has scheduled service, oil and filter |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 22000 mi | Recall- diesel exhaust tampering scandal. |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 18000 mi US $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? |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 79980 mi C $1065 |
replaced exhaust flap due to faulty engineering design. VW reimbursed a portion of the part cost |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 67000 mi US $157 |
CEL Code 2002. Dealer had to cycle the particulate filter to burn off excess deposits |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 49600 mi $50 |
Check engine light came on. Scanner showed problem with the evaporative system coal canister. Change canister, problem solved. |
| 46500 mi $300 |
Engine misfiring with a misfire code for cylinder #1. Changed all ignition coils and plugs, all ok after that. |
| 52700 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. |
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi US $200 |
Replaced emissions secondary air injection pump located at rear of the car. |
| 43000 mi US $150 |
PCV valve developed leak, causing rough running and a fouled MAP sensor. Replaced valve cover with integrated PCV valve, cleaned MAP senor. |
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1100 mi | Replace Coolant level sensor and coolant bottle. Coolant system warning light had come on with no cause. |
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 56110 mi | Check engine light was on. PCV hose was disconnected. Dealer reconnected hose. |
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 30000 mi US $250 |
Replaced (for the 2nd time) two water temp sensors. |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 89000 mi US $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. |
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 23000 mi | Turbo making a fluttering noise, wastegate actuator replaced |
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 146000 mi US $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. |
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 132000 mi US $600 |
Replaced muffler and resonator due to exhaust pipe failure |
2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70000 mi | PRNDL switch repair |
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 143500 mi US $500 |
Plug wires, EFI cleaning |
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 80300 mi US $1257 |
Timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt, brakes, coolant replacement |
| 101000 mi US $150 |
intake cleaning |
| 101300 mi US $600 |
timing belt and water pump replacement |
| 165000 mi US $400 |
replaced failed EGR valve |
| 181000 mi US $65 |
replaced leaking fuel return lines at engne |
| 47000 mi US $220 |
replace glow plugs |
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48360 mi C $415 |
Replaced oil pan |
| 45500 mi US $250 |
Temperature sensor replaced |
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 82000 mi US $650 |
Oxygen sensors replaced, Rear brake pads replaced |
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
Engine not specified
| 136000 mi US $2100 |
bad fuel injection pump |
| 80600 mi ¤1000 |
Replace whole clutch |
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 4-speed automatic FWD
| 179000 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 |
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $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!!! |
| 104000 mi US $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! |
| 109000 mi US $30 |
Rough running engine. Poor idle. Poor fuel economy. |
| 130000 mi US $30 |
Coolant system thermostat replaced. |
| 157000 mi US $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. |
| 120000 mi US $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 |
| 27500 mi US $45 |
knock sensor #02 replaced |
| 28950 mi US $299 |
turbo related sensor, think it was a heat sensor for the turbo |
| 29630 mi US $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. |
| 164000 mi US $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. |
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $350 |
Replaced MAF Sensor |
| 65000 mi US $450 |
Replaced several vacuum hoses due to power loss, brake loss, drive-ability issues. Had oil changed at same time. |
| 68000 mi US $750 |
Another MAF Sensor, more vacuum leaks (hoses replaced), valve cover gasket (oil leak), another oil change |
| 76000 mi US $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...) |
| 106000 mi US $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. |
| 108000 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. |
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 105000 mi US $6 |
plastic top of dipstick had broken, replace dipstick |
| 111000 mi US $128 |
failed state inspection due to CEL replace temp sensor & thermostat |
| 68000 mi US $160 |
Downstream O2 sensor heater open circuit. Replaced O2 sensor. |
| 70000 mi US $600 |
Replaced muffler |
| 76000 mi US $1700 |
Coolant flange leaking. Metal coolant pipe rusted and showing signs of pinhole leak. Upper radiator hose leaking |
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $500 |
Oil pan bolt opening stripped |
| 119420 mi C $290 |
engine running rough after being started while warm; shop replaced thermostat and coolant temperature sensor |
| 125240 mi C $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. |
| 87300 mi | Engine has always consumed too much oil. This repair replaced the piston rings under the original warranty. |
| 99300 mi US $50 |
Computer quit, engine barely ran. The shop reset something, said it COULD happen again, but they couldn't reproduce. Hasn't happened since. |
| 86000 mi US $100 |
cel was evaluated, determined to be fuel connected. protocol followed. final item was replacement of injectors, which was done. |
| 88040 mi C $80 |
lost an exhaust clamp |
| 91000 mi US $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. |
| 96000 mi US $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. |
| 105000 mi US $244 |
Automatic transmission would not shift from second to third. Found the speed sensor was faulty and replaced it. |
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 120000 mi US $350 |
Sputtering. Not starting. Generally being not reliable |
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Engine not specified
| 90000 mi US $1000 |
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2000 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 155700 mi US $354 |
Replaced glow plugs and brake sensor. |
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch
115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 164100 mi US $20 |
Faulty coolant temperature sensor caused check engine light to be on. Replaced sensor and problem fixed. |
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 124000 mi US $755 |
Water pump Timing belt Head gasket All replaced |
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