Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems |
Continued headlamp failure headlamp cover glass / lexan comes off and flys off of car. Several owners report same problem. Creates hazerdous debris when it happens on highway and also exposes headlamp lights directly to weather and causes failure. Read details...
Just purchased this vehicle in November 2015, February 29, 2016 the vehicle wouldn't start, had my sons jump it and drove it to work, after turning vehicle off tried to start again right away, vehicle dead. Read details...
Attempted to start vehicle. Vehicle acted as if the battery was dead. Opened hood and found a partially melted fuse box fuses, burn marks and melted wires. Read details...