Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 281 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 30 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (80 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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2nd Beetle. Same issue. (first one leaked fluid). This one does not leak but has the same horrible shifting issue! I love my car but hear from all the mechanics that this is the norm with these vehicles. Read details...
When driving the car shuts off in traffic in town and on the highway. 2 times no check engine light came on. One time light came on. Mechanic is not sure why. I have read several similar occurances online by other owners. Sounds like a risk for fatality to me. Read details...
I have invested in a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle I only drove it 3 times it when down on me 6 miles from my house the guy that's working on said my headon motor was crack , then I had ele , problems everyday I call it is something else I pay down to ezway auto 5,000. 00 then I pay 383. Read details...
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v705000 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. Read details...