Table 1 shows four common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank assembly (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems | |
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems |
Left headlight went out first, then again. Air compressor replaced 3 times. Car now stalls. Replaced fuel/air filters, still stalls. Car was recalled for the electrical system wiring harness under hood, recall states all problems I have had. I was not the owner at time of recall. Read details...
Many problems/failures between 10600 and 19000 miles. Dashboard left turn signal indicator intermittent failure persists for >1 year and devonhills vw refuses to fix the problem because it would be expensive for them (in the mean time, the light is useless since half the time it is on, half off). Read details...
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 to Volkswagen "case # 407289" ) it wasn't safe for me to drive this car I drive 280-320 miles a day. Read details...