Engine Failure problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Three problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2002

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 vehicle. The head light malfunctioned and the vehicles is flling apart after one month of ownership. The dealer refused to fix it.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2000

Possible engine failure and missing oil cap caused fire. Yh.

3 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2000

Possible engine failure caused vehicle fire. Yh.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Gasoline Engine problems	5
Engine Exhaust System problems	4
Car Stall problems	4
Check Engine Light On problems	4
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	3
Engine Cooling System problems	3
Engine Failure problems	3
Radiator problems	2
Engine Burning Oil problems	1
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Engine Noise problems	1
Cooling Fan problems	1

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