Electrical System Related Problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle

Table 1 shows 16 common electrical system related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (seven problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, white smoke was coming from the center console. The contact noticed the console was melting. The contact extinguished the smoke.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Purchased 1999 vw Beetle 20 months ago. Car has only 54,000 miles. Since owning the car have already over $3,500 in repairs. All of the repairs were done at my local darcar vw repair shop. I believe some of these repairs were recalls and have all receipt.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Had to have fuse panel on battery replaced for 2nd time in 2-3 yrs and also a fuse box under dash. Cost was very expensive. Car would not start all of a sudden after shopping at a store. Had to push start the car to a independent mechanic. Still don't know why it went bad/appeared melted.   Read details...


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