Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (two problems).
Left side transmission/engine mount bolts came loose due to viberation. One bolt broken, believed to be defective, causing other two bolts to come loose from transmission case. Bolts can no longer be tightened up to secure engine in place. Read details...
Odometer failed. Read details...
Failure 1-power steering pump broke down, no power steering fluid in reservoir. Failure 2-while driving off of a highway exit vehicle lost acceleration and coasted to a stop in traffic. It was found that the bolts came off the axel. Also, the driveshaft needed to be removed and fixed. Read details...