general problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Five problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle based on all problems reported for the 2002 Beetle.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2024

Unknown.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2023

I was driving down the road an the car started accelerating all by it's self so I pulled over but every time I let off the break it acted like I had the gas to the floor. The O2 sensor wire's shorted and burnt up the ecm making the cpu light to come on.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2015

The interior smells strongly of crayons and will not go away with shampooing, cleaning and/or other methods of odor removal. The odor is very strong and rubs off on clothing and skin whilst seated.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2013

The vw new Beetle I just got has a strong interior smell of crayons. Is this harmful to our health?.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2013

This is my daughters car and we are concerned about the safety of it with her going to school and work. It has been jerking very hard enough to throw you whole body forward I just can't believe the complaints I've seen with this car I would have never bought it knowing all these problems. Parents concerned please help to get fixed. Vw should be held accountable and fix these dangerous issues I pray everyday she is ok driving, can't afford to get another car let alone fix it!!! also have had other issues too but this one is the most concerning!!.


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