Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat belt warning light (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Warning Light problems |
Seat belt/air bag light came on. Took to local, qualified mechanic. They said only vw dealer could fix and reset. Dealer said it was lower seat belt harness ($380), but could be more (above $800) and the service writer encouraged us to do the more expensive work. Read details...
I own a 2002 vw Beetle. The seat belt latch became defective, thus turning the airbag system in my car off. I have 80k miles on my car and the repair cost me over $350. Vw is refusing to pay for this vital safety issue stating they are not required to repair out of warranty items. Read details...