Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems | |
| Starter problems |
My entire dashboard caught fire due to my a/c controls going out. My a/c dial started smoking before it finally caught fire. My dashboard is now melted where the a/c controls belong. Read details...
The automatic window motor and regulator went bad on rear passenger side when the car was stationary. Vw knows about the issue but sells the cars anyway without warning, and then charges between $800 and $900 for the required repair kit. Read details...
Headlight assembly electrical connection has a design flaw that allows the rear pin connector to slightly pull-away and loosen from the headlamp bucket resulting in intermittant headlight failure, especially in colder weather or going over a bump in the road. Read details...