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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%)

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Volkswagen Beetle transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

26000 mi flywheel seized 

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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch

150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

69200 mi

US $500
Transmission adjust and fluid 

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2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible

150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

100000 mi

US $400
Shift knob and shifter broke 

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2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

70000 mi Replace valve body 

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2003 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Convertible

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

99000 mi

US $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. 

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2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

118000 mi

US $2850
1st gear synchro, 2nd gear, clutch (all three pieces) replaced 
148000 mi

US $200
Bad Outer CV Joint. Driver Front. 
143000 mi

US $450
Both front CV axles replaced - one broken, one as preventative measure (torn boot), car aligned, tires balanced and rotated. 

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2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

96000 mi

US $3100
Had to replace 4sp Auto Transmission 

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2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

82000 mi

US $100
valve body in transmission stuck 

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2000 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatch

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

273000 mi

US $342
replaced clutch 
303700 mi

US $75
replaced left axle due to worn outer cv joint 
307000 mi

US $589
replaced noisy dual mass flywheel 

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2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Engine not specified

133300 mi

US $200
CV axle 

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1999 Volkswagen Beetle 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

241000 mi

US $360
Vehicle was making noises from the front axle, required axle repair. 

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1999 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

70000 mi

US $250
replaced transmission with a used trans from salvage vehicle 

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Volkswagen Beetle Transmission Problems

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