Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Volkswagen / Beetle / 1998
Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
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007116911 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Since i purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. i have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes |
007116910 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Since i purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. i have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes |
007116909 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Since i purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. i have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes |
007116908 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Since i purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. i have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes |
007116907 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Since i purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. i have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes |
007116906 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Since i purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. i have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes |
007116905 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Since i purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. i have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes |
007116904 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Since i purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. i have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes |
007116903 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Since i purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. i have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes |
007116902 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Since i purchased my beetle in 2001, it has been an ongoing money drain. in 6 yrs. i have replaced the manual transmission twice, had the brakes |
007111713 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Tl*the contact owns a 1998 volkswagen beetle. when the contact activated the windshield wipers, the wiper arm detached. the dealer was unable to |
007111110 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I own a volkswagen beetle, 98. i was driving my car to work around 9:00 am. the air conditioner would not turn past 2. i could not get it to turn |
007110658 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Tl*the contact owns a 1998 volkswagen beetle. the plastic tube that extends from the vacuum pump to the vacuum brake booster is cracked and defective |
007102342 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Tl*the contact owns a 1998 volkswagen beetle. the vehicle had ex the same failure as indicated in recall # 98v100000. the contact stated that the |
005101484 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | With normal use of the seats in the vehicle, the 2 bolts that hold the rail to the seat of the floor of the vehicle came loose and the seat slid |
006090359 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Tl* - the contact stated that on 12-28-06 vehicle which was parked caught on fire. the contact stated that the fire department came to extinguish |
004076455 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I own a 1998 vw beetle and two years ago the driver window would not go up or down so i took it to my mechanic and he then notified me of a recall on |
006074690 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I am reporting the second failure of a brake light switch on my 1998 vw beetle. the first switch was replaced less than a year ago under a factory |
006068170 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Dt*: the contact stated without incident, both the lower pivots for the exterior rear view mirrors fractured. the mirrors are inoperable and cannot |
000048570 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I"ve had multiple failures with my 1998 beetle. the car was overheating--found out that the engine fuses were melted over the battery terminal. my |
000048569 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I"ve had multiple failures with my 1998 beetle. the car was overheating--found out that the engine fuses were melted over the battery terminal. my |
005040595 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | The lock mechanism on the passenger side door of my 1998 beetle just fell out without warning. i discovered that it was missing and went to a repair |
005040594 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | The lock mechanism on the passenger side door of my 1998 beetle just fell out without warning. i discovered that it was missing and went to a repair |
005034481 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Dt: the consumer stated that 1998 volkswagen beetle intermittently stalled while driving. the speed was not a factor. the whole electrical system |
005034480 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Dt: the consumer stated that 1998 volkswagen beetle intermittently stalled while driving. the speed was not a factor. the whole electrical system |
005033529 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | The turbo charger on the tdi volkswagons are failing at a very high rate. the cost for repair averages about $1600. the company should be forced to |
005033243 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I have invested in a 1998 volkswagen beetle i only drove it 3 times it when down on me 6 miles from my house the guy that's working on said my headon |
005026667 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Dt: had an issue with the brake lights remaining on. this occurred when both brake pressure was applied and even when it was not. consumer removed |
002017611 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | While driving. the headlights short out which burns the bulbs. the wiring harness is defective. the consumer has taken the vehicle into the dealer. |
005016983 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | This vehicle has had a series of problems since i have owned it. i have always been a volkswagen enthusiast. so when i saw the new beetles i was |
005016982 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | This vehicle has had a series of problems since i have owned it. i have always been a volkswagen enthusiast. so when i saw the new beetles i was |
005016981 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | This vehicle has had a series of problems since i have owned it. i have always been a volkswagen enthusiast. so when i saw the new beetles i was |
005016980 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | This vehicle has had a series of problems since i have owned it. i have always been a volkswagen enthusiast. so when i saw the new beetles i was |
005016979 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | This vehicle has had a series of problems since i have owned it. i have always been a volkswagen enthusiast. so when i saw the new beetles i was |
005014385 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I own a 1998 volkswagen beetle. about a year ago the electrical system malfunctioned and i was locked in my car. fortunately i was able to get out |
005003484 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Driving down the road in my car the day time running light went out. the brights still work but the passenger side headlight doesn't unless it is on |
004000098 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated and jerked uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the |
004315094 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I was driving my 98 bug when the entire seat fell off the track, and i fell in the backseat, the car stalled while on a 45 mph road i was not injured |
004312560 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I own a 1998 beetle and i am making you aware of a safety concern that can possibly lead to an accident or even cause a death. i have complained |
004298303 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT ON MY 98 BEETLE HAS COLLAPSED AND NEEDS A NEW SEAT FRAME. IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. |
004296847 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Upon starting the vehicle the side air bag deployed. there was no collision. consumer was injured. one month prior to the air bag deployment, the air |
004296846 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Upon starting the vehicle the side air bag deployed. there was no collision. consumer was injured. one month prior to the air bag deployment, the air |
004296197 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | 1998 beetle.*mr after the vehicle was purchased it was driver 120 miles to the consumer's home. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop because |
004296196 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | 1998 beetle.*mr after the vehicle was purchased it was driver 120 miles to the consumer's home. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop because |
999293522 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | When cruise control was engaged vehicle would suddenly accelerate beyond the set speed. the dealer examined the vehicle, and found that the throttle |
999293521 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | When cruise control was engaged vehicle would suddenly accelerate beyond the set speed. the dealer examined the vehicle, and found that the throttle |
999293520 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | When cruise control was engaged vehicle would suddenly accelerate beyond the set speed. the dealer examined the vehicle, and found that the throttle |
004289504 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | The electric window would not move in the consumers vehicle. the manufactured issued a recall for the same problem , however they refused to pay |
004284128 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | While driving check engine light appeared on dashboard and remained on. then, vehicle stalled. consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to |
003275098 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I bought a 1998 volkswagen beetle from torrance nissan on 5 january, 2003: since the date of purchase, this car had been overheating off and on. i |
003275097 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I bought a 1998 volkswagen beetle from torrance nissan on 5 january, 2003: since the date of purchase, this car had been overheating off and on. i |
003275096 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I bought a 1998 volkswagen beetle from torrance nissan on 5 january, 2003: since the date of purchase, this car had been overheating off and on. i |
003252535 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | While driving at an undetermined speed the vehicle stalled. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic. please add any additional information. * |
0000250690 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Headlights will go out while in use without warning. when vehicle is in cruise control mode it will either surge or continue to accelerate. |
0000250689 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Headlights will go out while in use without warning. when vehicle is in cruise control mode it will either surge or continue to accelerate. |
0000250688 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Headlights will go out while in use without warning. when vehicle is in cruise control mode it will either surge or continue to accelerate. |
0000249884 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Defective battery on a 1998 volkswagen beetle. *mr the battery was replaced. the battery did not accept charging due to a dead cell. the battery |
003248162 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | THE POWER WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN BY THEMSELVES WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB |
0000245380 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | While driving at highway speeds speedometer only registered up to 65 mph. dealer determined the cause of the problem, but did not inform the |
0000237573 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | TAIL LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTION, AND THE DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE OR DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK |
003235935 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Air bag on passenger side of 1998 beetle activated. side bag only. neither front bags, nor driver's side. no collision with other car. later |
003234805 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. *AK |
000229651 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | CONSUMER STATES THAT BATTERY CABLES ARE MELTING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
003212792 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | The vehicle experienced symptoms of recall 98v-100000 which was related to the vehicles electrical wiring under the hood. the consumers vehicle was |
999208240 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT CONTINUALLY STOPS WORKING. *JB |
003207065 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | The vehicle experienced the same problem regarding the electrical system as stated in recall#98v100000, however the vehicle identification number was |
002197972 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WINDOW MECHANISM. *DT |
002185972 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Vehicle caught on fire, possible engine failure, while driving the vehicles brake system failed and the driver had to use the emergency brake to stop |
0000172722 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | DOOR HANDLE HAS COME OFF PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK |
0000172720 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | RUBBER AND TRIM AROUND DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS COMING OFF. MOLDING ALSO AROUND REAR HATCHBACK IS COMING OFF. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK |
999161158 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN, ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES. *AK *TT |
999161157 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN, ALSO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES. *AK *TT |
001159215 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | When jump starting or replacing the battery vehicle would run approximately three miles or less before it stalls completely out. vehicle had to be |
001159191 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | When jump starting or replacing battery vehicle would run approximately three miles or less before it stalls compelety out. vehicle had to be towed |
001151060 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | While traveling at approximately 60 mph consumer's son broadsided a truck, causing a crash. both frontal air bags failed to deploy, and vehicle has |
0000143552 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | While driving in rain, low beams went out without warning due to a wiring harness malfunction. dealer replaced both headlight bulbs, and replaced |
0000139335 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Electrical wiring located in engine compartment was routed too close to endge of vehicle battery tray. wiring became damaged by chafing. air |
0000136431 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING PLASTIC COVER THAT PROTECTS ENGINE/ EXHAUST SYSTEM AND PLUGS DISENGAGED FROM UNDER VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK |
0000136430 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING PLASTIC COVER THAT PROTECTS ENGINE/ EXHAUST SYSTEM AND PLUGS DISENGAGED FROM UNDER VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK |
000135287 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Driver's seat is loose from floorboard. there's alot of movement when driving and braking. seat was repaired by an independent repair shop. |
0000133007 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | THIS VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT 25 TO 30 MPH, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK |
998120826 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, SUCH AS THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONING. *AK |
998120825 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, SUCH AS THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONING. *AK |
998115479 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | The malfunction indicator lamp "mil" comes on all the time and stays on. vehicle has been to dealership seven times. he hasn't solved the problem.*ak |
0000109864 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | When traveling up an incline vehicle started jerking. vehicle cut off without prior warning, causing it to roll backwards. consumer has contacted |
001105261 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | CONSUMER STATES THE DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES FOWARD EACH TIME THE VEHICLE STOPS, THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM.*JB |
000104850 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S WINDOW FAILED. *SLC |
001083463 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Left headlight went out first, then again. air compressor replaced 3 times. car now stalls. replaced fuel/air filters, still stalls. car was recalled |
001083461 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Left headlight went out first, then again. air compressor replaced 3 times. car now stalls. replaced fuel/air filters, still stalls. car was recalled |
001083460 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Left headlight went out first, then again. air compressor replaced 3 times. car now stalls. replaced fuel/air filters, still stalls. car was recalled |
999082186 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | This car drinks oil, the engine knocks, vw has done nothing to even aknowledge the problem. the window regulators are defective and one broke |
000080850 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Many problems/failures between 10600 and 19000 miles. dashboard left turn signal indicator intermittent failure persists for >1 year and |
000080849 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Many problems/failures between 10600 and 19000 miles. dashboard left turn signal indicator intermittent failure persists for >1 year and |
000080848 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Many problems/failures between 10600 and 19000 miles. dashboard left turn signal indicator intermittent failure persists for >1 year and |
000080847 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Many problems/failures between 10600 and 19000 miles. dashboard left turn signal indicator intermittent failure persists for >1 year and |
000075630 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | THE VW IS NOT AS RELIABLE AS THE OLD ONES. NOSAFETY DEFECT. *AK |
999072564 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Bad wiring, alarm goes off in the middle og the night, rear hatch light comes on and off, wiring is bad in cold weather, front headlights keep |
999072563 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Bad wiring, alarm goes off in the middle og the night, rear hatch light comes on and off, wiring is bad in cold weather, front headlights keep |
999072562 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Bad wiring, alarm goes off in the middle og the night, rear hatch light comes on and off, wiring is bad in cold weather, front headlights keep |
999072561 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Bad wiring, alarm goes off in the middle og the night, rear hatch light comes on and off, wiring is bad in cold weather, front headlights keep |
001070553 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Car overheats routinely. initially in for repair on 1/25/01 when dealer claimed to have replaced the water pump and thermostat. since then, car has |
001070552 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Car overheats routinely. initially in for repair on 1/25/01 when dealer claimed to have replaced the water pump and thermostat. since then, car has |
000068560 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Battery problem. i stopped at signal and when i restarted the engine stopped and i was almost rear end. the abs and brake lights came on. the car |
000068559 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Battery problem. i stopped at signal and when i restarted the engine stopped and i was almost rear end. the abs and brake lights came on. the car |
0000063777 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Am doing this form to let people know there are beetles and problems. also that vw is not standing behind repairing these problems. the headlights |
000058164 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SWITCHES REPLACED TWICE, WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AS WELL. *AK |
000058124 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | COMPLETE FAILURE OF UNIT. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMAN PROBLEM IN NEW VW'S. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK |
000055647 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH CAR SINCE PURCHASE. |
000055645 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH CAR SINCE PURCHASE. |
0000053185 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK |
000051285 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | I have had my car into the dealer several times and they just told me to keep driving until hte "dying" became closer. i told them (and reported it |
000045739 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | This vehicle has been nothing but problems from the start. when the vehicle was purchased about three weeks afterwards, if you hit a bump the hubcaps |
000045738 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | This vehicle has been nothing but problems from the start. when the vehicle was purchased about three weeks afterwards, if you hit a bump the hubcaps |
000045737 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | This vehicle has been nothing but problems from the start. when the vehicle was purchased about three weeks afterwards, if you hit a bump the hubcaps |
000039790 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | June 19, 2000 - driving at 40 mph and heard a loud noise that sounded like a rock had hit the passenger side. no damage found upon inspection. |
999038125 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Dealer refuses to schedule prompt repair for current headlight failure (request 5-10 days); current headlight failure includes permanent failure of |
999038124 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Dealer refuses to schedule prompt repair for current headlight failure (request 5-10 days); current headlight failure includes permanent failure of |
999032650 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Car damaged by dealer during maintenance. damage is prevalent to vw design and is evident on a number of cars (various owners & various dealers). |
0000027563 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | CONSUMER REPLACED BRAKE LIGHTS/HEADLIGHTS/REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS/ ENGINE SHIELD AND COOLING SYSTEM. *AK *JB |
001021355 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BELLY PAN BROKE OFF OF THE CAR, DEALER INSTALLED UNDER BODY SPLASH SHIELDS, AND REPLACED LEFT SIDE PIECE. *TT |
001021354 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BELLY PAN BROKE OFF OF THE CAR, DEALER INSTALLED UNDER BODY SPLASH SHIELDS, AND REPLACED LEFT SIDE PIECE. *TT |
998007009 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | My 1998 bug has burned approx. 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles, dealership reported this as normal? don't think so. i have also replaced the |
000002370 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE AND MISSING OIL CAP CAUSED FIRE. YH |
000002185 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | SPLASH SHIELD HANGING DOWN DUE TO FASTNER FAILURE. *MJS |
999002183 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Vehicle has had continued problems with transmission operation and shifting, replacement of the speed sensor,throttle cable and tcm wiring rectified |
000002182 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | ODOMETER FAILED. *MJS |
998002181 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | MIL LIGHT IS ON IN THE DASH DUE TO FAULTY SECONDARY AIR CHANGE VALVE. *MJS |
998002180 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | VEHICLE HAD MISSING ITEMS AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY, HOOD PROP AND SEAT BELT HOLDER COVER. *MJS |
998002179 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | VEHICLE HAD MISSING ITEMS AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY, HOOD PROP AND SEAT BELT HOLDER COVER. *MJS |
999002178 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH CAUSED GEAR SHIFTER TO BE DIFFICULT TO MOVE INTO GEARS/STICKING. *MJS |
999002177 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | POWER WINDOW SWITCHES FAILED. *MJS |
000001866 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE. YH |
999001721 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | PIN FOR REAR DECK LID BROKEN. YH |
000001719 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO EVAPORATION SYSTEM PURGE CONTROL VALVE FAILURE. YH |
999001718 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | POWER STEERING PUMP IS WHINNING DUE TO PRESSURE HOSE FAILURE. YH |
0000172725 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | POWER WINDOW SWITCH ON PASSENGER'S SIDE IS BROKEN. CAN'T GET WINDOW DOWN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK |
0000172723 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | LOCK CYLINDER ON DOOR CAME OFF. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK |
999154529 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | While driivng at 50 mph a deer ran out in front of the vehicle, and the consumer avoided the deer and ran into a ditch. then hit a tree on the left |
999145059 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW DOESN'T WORK. ALSO, REMOTE CONTRO IS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, AND WHEN THE RADIO IS ON THE TAPE DECK WILL PLAY. *AK |
999140174 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Consumer was driving on county narrow road and a dog was on the road. she swerved onto the side of the road, went airborne onto a hill. hit a tree |
998138307 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Consumer was at stop when she was rearended at point of contact, the driver seatback broke, causing the seat to fall backwards, resulting in injuires |
0000132311 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | THE PISTONS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING OIL. DEALER DOES NOT KNOW THE CAUSE. *AK |
999084768 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Plastic clip in cooling system broke, causing all coolant to be discharged all over the engine and engine to overheat. dealer replaced plastic clip |
998084767 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Oil consumed at rate of 1qt/1500 miles. no leak or smoking exhaust. vw recommends oil change every 10,000 miles. engine would have no oil by 6,000 |
998078757 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS WRONG PARTS BEING SENT FOR REPAIR; AS OF 2/3/1998 ODOMETER STILL NOT REPAIRED. *AK |
998078240 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Headlamp: i stated to my dealer that my headlamps were not properly adjusted, dealer found left headlamp had no possible adjustment, and replaced the |
998078239 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | Headlamp: i stated to my dealer that my headlamps were not properly adjusted, dealer found left headlamp had no possible adjustment, and replaced the |
998074863 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SWITCH OUT OF ORDER. YH |
998074754 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | CABLE IN STEERING COLUMN. |
998074268 | VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 1998 | SPLASH GUARD FAILED. YH |
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