Three problems related to windshield wiper/washer have been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. When the contact activated the windshield wipers, the wiper arm detached. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The current mileage is 85,000 and failure mileage was 84,500.
Wipers do not clean windshield properly causing poor visibility.
Headlights will go out while in use without warning. When vehicle is in cruise control mode it will either surge or continue to accelerate. Dealership stated they need to separate the engine and transmission in order to fix the problem. The windshield wiper works intermittently. The dealership replaced the motor but the problem recurred. Consumer noted he has seen a lot of one headlight Beetles and that the problem is widespread.
| Power Window problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems |