Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Table 1 shows eleven common electrical system related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (three problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle

The Electrical System problem

Car caught on fire 2 times it was electrical and fuel problem the fire department was present. I reported this once already and the company acted like they didnt care   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The headlamps have been replaced four times. According to a vw dealership who serviced the vehicle, I was informed that the vehicle's wiring harness is defective, causing the headlights and instrumentation cluster to fail.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS . While the vehicle was parked the contact placed the key in the ignition and heard a clicking sound but the vehicle would not start. The vehicle would only start when it was jump started.   Read details...


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