Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Volkswagen / New beetle / 1998
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
003307529 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 1998 volkswagen new beetle severely overheated, checking out cause found the fuse box on top of the battery housing had melted. this could have
004306804 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Some type of 'control module' needs to be replaced, without it the air-bag system doesn't work. this is a safety feature which helped in the decision
004290500 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Today, july 27,2004, the output connection on my fuel pump came apart (disconnected) and when i tried to start my car dumped about a quart of gasoline
004284833 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW AND DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW MALFUNCTIONED AND DRIVER SIDE PLASTIC SWITCH BROKE OFF.*AK
004272950 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Headlights constantly go out while driving, have been pulled over by the police many times due to no lights or having to drive with high beams on.
002247192 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 BOTH PASSANGER AND DRIVE WINDOW MECHINISMS HAD TO BE REPLACED. WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO UP.*AK
003247190 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 TRUNK LATCH DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY WHEN TEMPERATURE GOES BELOW 31 DEGREES.*AK
003244324 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 DRIVER-SIDE SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON MY 1998 VW BEETLE FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ACCIDENT. *LA
002236328 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTIONS, BURNS OUT. UPON REPLACEMENT, WIRING HARNESS MELTED. CAR NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.
999208875 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 I have a 1998 vw beetle. i bought the beetle new. the headlights have been a problem since the car had 15,000 miles. the first time i took it to the
003205098 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Left headlamp bulb burned-out. i had to replace the driver's side headlamp at least 5 times over the life of the vehicle. the passenger side headlamp
000200316 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The vehicle has experienced serious malfunctions, which made it totally unsafe and unreliable. ak *scc *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12
000147744 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Ongoing problem with engine check light keep coming on. this has occurred on nine occasions, and vehicle stalled out while traveling at 40 mph or
000147743 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Ongoing problem with engine check light keep coming on. this has occurred on nine occasions, and vehicle stalled out while traveling at 40 mph or
000147742 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Ongoing problem with engine check light keep coming on. this has occurred on nine occasions, and vehicle stalled out while traveling at 40 mph or
000105969 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Consumer states upon starting the vehicle, one or both headlights do not always turn on, consumer has replaced the bulbs about 5 times each, consumer
001075417 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001075416 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
0000067584 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The window switches have broken twice. they were repaired under warranty the first time. i have not had them replaced a second time, as the warranty
0000067581 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The switches that control both the driver's and passenger's side windows have broken. the first time they broke, i took the car to the dealer and had
000062994 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Right side axle failure sept 2000, left side axle failure dec. 2000. sept incidentant jammed the front right wheel and could of caused a roll over if
001027186 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Consumer discovered that the passenser side door could not be opened from the inside of the vehicle. the latch could be pulled but the door would not
001027185 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 While in motion, the power windows failed. the driver side window failed when consumer was operating it and it just stopped moving and then fell down
901025294 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The vehicle had inadequate ground clearance. as a result, the front portion of the engine splash shield scrapes on the upper surface of the concrete
0000078846 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The bolts at the bottom front of the driver's seat came loose, allowing the seat to "wiggle" in its tracks. subsequently, the bolts worked themselves
003216938 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Driver side window "fell out". i was driving the car, trying to put the window up when it became stuck. once stopped, i again tried to put the
999209354 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 I have a 1998 vw beetle. i bought the beetle new. the headlights have been a problem since the car had 15,000 miles. the first time i took it to the
000200788 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The vehicle has experienced serious malfunctions, which made it totally unsafe and unreliable. ak *scc *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12
000147750 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Ongoing problem with engine check light keep coming on. this has occurred on nine occasions, and vehicle stalled out while traveling at 40 mph or
000147749 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Ongoing problem with engine check light keep coming on. this has occurred on nine occasions, and vehicle stalled out while traveling at 40 mph or
998135902 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Headlights will blow out unexpectedly, consumer has had 10 sets of new headlights, and paid to have new wiring, and problem still occurs. mostly
000105976 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Consumer states upon starting the vehicle, one or both headlights do not always turn on, consumer has replaced the bulbs about 5 times each, consumer
000105968 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Consumer states upon starting the vehicle, one or both headlights do not always turn on, consumer has replaced the bulbs about 5 times each, consumer
002096748 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 While executing a right turn at low speed, the drivers's seat broke loose from the track at the front of the seat. the seat remained attached to the
002096741 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 While executing a right turn at low speed, the drivers's seat broke loose from the track at the front of the seat. the seat remained attached to the
001084003 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 We noticed the headlight was out. the right side had already gone out and we were able to replace the bulb with no problems. when we tried to
001083996 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 We noticed the headlight was out. the right side had already gone out and we were able to replace the bulb with no problems. when we tried to
001083808 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 LOW BEAMS FAIL MUST TAKE APART AND RESET BULB TO CORRECT 3 TIMES IN ONE YEAR OWNING IT. *AK
001083801 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 LOW BEAMS FAIL MUST TAKE APART AND RESET BULB TO CORRECT 3 TIMES IN ONE YEAR OWNING IT. *AK
0000078853 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The bolts at the bottom front of the driver's seat came loose, allowing the seat to "wiggle" in its tracks. subsequently, the bolts worked themselves
001075860 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 First bulb out on 10/2000 on driver's side, on 1/17/01 replaced wire harnesses as recommended by volkswagon dealer on both head lights. also
001075424 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001075423 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
0000075332 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The left side, outside rear view mirror in combination with the left, lower a pillar create a severe blind spot. when making a left turn with a
001070412 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Driver front seat bracket broke away during acceleration from a stop sign causing me to be forced into a lying down position against the back seat.
001070405 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Driver front seat bracket broke away during acceleration from a stop sign causing me to be forced into a lying down position against the back seat.
0000067592 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The window switches have broken twice. they were repaired under warranty the first time. i have not had them replaced a second time, as the warranty
0000067591 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The window switches have broken twice. they were repaired under warranty the first time. i have not had them replaced a second time, as the warranty
0000067588 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The switches that control both the driver's and passenger's side windows have broken. the first time they broke, i took the car to the dealer and had
001064509 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Car stalled on busy interstate due to air intake failure, battery failure prompted me to purchase a replacement from my ase certified mechanic. once
001064508 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Car stalled on busy interstate due to air intake failure, battery failure prompted me to purchase a replacement from my ase certified mechanic. once
001064503 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Car stalled on busy interstate due to air intake failure, battery failure prompted me to purchase a replacement from my ase certified mechanic. once
001064502 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Car stalled on busy interstate due to air intake failure, battery failure prompted me to purchase a replacement from my ase certified mechanic. once
000063000 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Right side axle failure sept 2000, left side axle failure dec. 2000. sept incidentant jammed the front right wheel and could of caused a roll over if
001027190 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Consumer discovered that the passenser side door could not be opened from the inside of the vehicle. the latch could be pulled but the door would not
001027189 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 While in motion, the power windows failed. the driver side window failed when consumer was operating it and it just stopped moving and then fell down
901025298 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The vehicle had inadequate ground clearance. as a result, the front portion of the engine splash shield scrapes on the upper surface of the concrete
998135895 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 Headlights will blow out unexpectedly, consumer has had 10 sets of new headlights, and paid to have new wiring, and problem still occurs. mostly
0000067585 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 The window switches have broken twice. they were repaired under warranty the first time. i have not had them replaced a second time, as the warranty

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